David Crook

David Crook Historical Figure Nationality: United Kingdom Year of Birth: 1914 Year of Death: 1944 Cause of Death: Plane crash into the ocean Occupation: Military pilot, Author of Non-Fiction, Author of Fiction Spouse: Dorothy Military Branch: Royal Air Force (World War II) Fictional Appearances: Or Even Eagle Flew POD: July 2, 1937 Type of Appearance: Direct

David Moore Crook, DFC (24 November 1914 – 18 December 1944) was a British fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. During the Battle of Britain, Crook successfully destroyed six German planes, which earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. During a sortie, he crashed into the sea near Aberdeen, Scotland.

He published an autobiography called Spitfire Pilot in 1942. His novel Pursuit of Passy was published posthumously in 1946.

David Crook in Or Even Eagle Flew

Flight Officer David Crook had known Amelia Earhart slightly when they were in 609 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. They were reunited when Earhart returned to 609 Squadron in the fall of 1942.

Throughout 1943, it looked the war was going the Allies' way. However, the RAF still engaged in cross-channel raids. During one of these raids, Earhart was flying as Crook's wingman. They attacked a German train. However, the train had an anti-aircraft gun. Earhart's plane was hit. She was pretty sure that Crook got away before she hit the ground, but she wasn't sure.

Literary comment

Crook's fate is unknown.

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