Leonard Haines

Leonard Haines, (December 1919 – 30 April 1941) was a flying ace who served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. During his service with the RAF, he was credited with having destroyed at least eight German aircraft

Born in Melcombe Regis, Haines joined the RAF in 1937. Posted to No. 19 Squadron after his training was completed, he achieved the first of his aerial victories while providing aerial cover for the evacuation beaches at Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo. His unit was involved in the Battle of Britain, during which Haines shot down a number of aircraft. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his successes, he was posted to instructing duties in late 1940. He was killed in a flying accident in April 1941, aged 21. Provided by Wikipedia