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Dowding [ˈdaʊdɪŋ]

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(Biographies / Dowding, Hugh Caswall Tremenheere (1882-1970) M, British, MILITARY: air chief marshal) Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere, nicknamed Stuffy. 1882-1970, British air chief marshal. As commander in chief of Fighter Command (1936-40), he contributed greatly to the British victory in the Battle of Britain (1940)

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Dowding - British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, Dowdy, Hugh Dowding