Ernest Charles Hoy

Ernest Charles Hoy
Born(1895-05-06)6 May 1895
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Died22 April 1982(1982-04-22) (aged 86)
Toccoa, Georgia, United States
AllegianceGeorge V of the British Empire
BranchRoyal Aircraft Factory
RankCaptain
UnitNo. 29 Squadron RAF
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Other workPioneered airmail flight over the Canadian Rockies

Captain Ernest Charles Hoy DFC (6 May 1895 –22 April 1982) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 13 victories. He later pioneered airmail flight over the Canadian Rockies.

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