Robert Henry McIntosh

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Robert Henry McIntosh
Born23 September 1894
Died1983
McIntosh in cockpit of the aircraft Princess Xenia

Robert Henry McIntosh (23 September 1894–1983), also known as All-Weather Mac for his ability to fly in

Atlantic with James Fitzmaurice and then to fly to India and back with Bert Hinkler, both on the aircraft Princess Xenia, a Dutch Fokker F.VIIa.[1][2][3][4]

A road in Roundshaw, McIntosh Close, is named after him.[5]

References

  1. ^ Robert Henry McIntosh (1963). All-Weather Mac: The Autobiography of Wing-Commander R.H. McIntosh, D.F.C., A.F.C. Macdonald.
  2. ^ O'Connor, Derek (30 October 2014). "The Adventures of Flying Fitz". HistoryNet. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
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  4. ^ "Name McIntosh, Robert Henry Date of Birth: 23 September 1894". National Archives. 1918–1919. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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