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Ray Holmes(1914-2005)

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Ray Holmes was born on 20 August 1914 in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK. He was married to Anne Holmes. He died on 27 June 2005 in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
BornAugust 20, 1914
DiedJune 27, 2005(90)
BornAugust 20, 1914
DiedJune 27, 2005(90)
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Known for

The World at War (1973)
The World at War
9.2
TV Series
  • Self - R.A.F. Sergeant Pilot 1940
Search for the Lost Fighter Plane
TV Movie
  • Self - Sgt. Pilot 504 Squadron
  • 2004

Credits

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Self

  • Search for the Lost Fighter Plane
    TV Movie
    • Self - Sgt. Pilot 504 Squadron
    • 2004
  • The World at War (1973)
    The World at War
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Self - R.A.F. Sergeant Pilot 1940
    • 1973

Archive Footage

  • Spitfire Ace
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Self - Sergeant 504 Squadron Interviewed in 1997 (archive footage)
    • 2004
  • Gladiators of World War II (2002)
    Gladiators of World War II
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 2002

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 20, 1914
    • Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 27, 2005
    • Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Anne Holmes? - June 27, 2005 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Prevented a German bomber plane from directly hitting Buckingham Palace in London on September 15, 1940. He flew his plane against the bomber, slicing off its wing and preventing it from reaching the palace.

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