Last Battle of Britain Pilot John 'Paddy' Hemingway Dies at 105

Hemingway's death marks the end of a living connection to 'The Few,' the RAF pilots who defended Britain during WWII's pivotal air campaign.

John 'Paddy' Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Dublin at the age of 105.
Hemingway was a member of 'The Few,' the RAF pilots who defended Britain during the 1940 Battle of Britain, a critical turning point in WWII.
He survived being shot down four times during the war, including twice in August 1940 while flying Hurricane fighters against the Luftwaffe.
Hemingway was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1941 for his gallantry and served in the RAF until his retirement in 1969 as a Group Captain.
Tributes from figures such as the Prime Minister and the Prince of Wales highlight his humility, courage, and the sacrifices of his generation.