225228 Capt. Philip Fletcher Fullard DSO, MC, AFC.Royal Flying Corps 1 Sqdn. from:Wimbledon Philip Fullard was born in Wimbledon, Surrey on 27th May 1897, the son of Thomas Fletcher Fullard. He was educated at Norwich Grammar School. He joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps in 1915, and after receiving high marks in his examination was offered a commission as second lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps. He was commissioned on 5 August 1916. After a short period as an instructor the Central Flying School at Upavon, he was sent to serve in No. 1 Squadron RFC in France in May 1917.
On 19 June, still only a second lieutenant, Fullard was appointed a flight commander with the temporary rank of captain. During the Battle of Arras he was awarded the Military Cross twice in September 1917, and also awarded the Distinguished Service Order in November.
He was one of the most successful fighter pilots of the Royal Flying Corps; the top scoring UK ace flying Nieuports, and overall the 6th highest scoring British pilot.
At the cessation of hostilities Fullard was awarded the Air Force Cross, and granted a permanent commission in the RAF with the rank of captain. He went on to serve in the RAF throughout the second world war, attaining the rank of Air Commodore. He died on 24th April 1984.
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