Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas was a senior Royal Air Force commander and Battle of Britain leader who played a key role in shaping British air strategy during the Second World War.

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Air Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Air Force officer
air chief marshal
human
military commander
activity command in air operations over Britain
development of British air defence strategy
allegiance United Kingdom
conflict Battle of Britain
World War II
surface form: Second World War
countryOfService United Kingdom
era 20th century
familyName Douglas
fullName Sholto Douglas
givenName Sholto
honorificPrefix Sir
leadershipPosition senior Royal Air Force commander
militaryBranch Royal Air Force
militaryRank Air Chief Marshal
militaryTheater European theatre of World War II
nationality British
notableEvent Battle of Britain
notableFor shaping British air strategy during the Second World War
occupation air force officer
military strategist
role Battle of Britain leader
serviceBranch Royal Air Force
strategicContribution influence on RAF fighter and air defence policy in WWII

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RAF Coastal Command notableCommander Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas
this entity surface form: Air Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Fighter Command notableHolder Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas