F. H. Maynard
Air Vice-Marshal F.H. "Sammy" Maynard, (birth name Forster Herbert Martin Maynard) was a New Zealander of the Royal Air Force who served in both World Wars. Maynard was a flying ace credited with six aerial victories during World War I. He also served as the Air Officer Commanding of Malta during the early part of World War II.
His son, Nigel Maynard, also became a Air Marshal in the RAF.
Read more about F. H. Maynard: Early Life, World War I Service, Inter War, World War II Service
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