Battle of Britain pilot Maurice Mounsdon dies aged 101

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Maurice Mounsden (right), seen here meeting Red Arrows pilots at a reception at the Menorca Aeroclub, following the teams display honouring him to mark his 100th birthday, on the island of Menorca back in September 2018.

The Battle of Britain pilot died on the 6th December 2019 aged 101. Seen here with Red 1, Squadron Leader Martin Pert.

Flight Lieutenant Maurice Mounsdon was one of only four remaining members of The Few – a group of 3,000 airmen who defended the skies above southern England from the Nazis in 1940.

(Above) The Red Arrow performing a display on the island of Menorca, back in September 2018. This was to honour Flight Lieutenant Maurice Mounsdon on his 100th birthday. The Battle of Britain pilot died on the 6th December 2019 aged 101.

The team are visiting Menorca as part of the GREAT Campaign promoting education, industry and defence whilst strengthening the UK’s bond with Spain.

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