Fred Stovin-Bradford
Fred Stovin-Bradford | |
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Portrait of Stovin-Bradford in 1942 by William Dring | |
| Born | 19 June 1919 |
| Died | 23 September 1974 (aged 55) Sydney, Australia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1938–1965 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 824 Naval Air Squadron 700 Naval Air Squadron 812 Naval Air Squadron |
| Commands | 825 Naval Air Squadron 735 Naval Air Squadron 810 Naval Air Squadron 17th Carrier Air Group RNAS Brawdy |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Cross & Bar |
Frederick Stovin-Bradford (19 June 1919 – 23 September 1974) was a Royal Navy officer and aviator in the Fleet Air Arm. During his career, Stovin-Bradford was involved in the sinking of the Iride, was one of the youngest officers to be promoted to the rank of captain since Nelson's time, and served as Staff Officer to the Flag Officer of Home Air Command in England and later Chief Staff Officer to the Flag Officer in charge of East Australia. His obituary in The Times described him as one of the most colourful personalities in the Fleet Air Arm.