Thomas Rose (RAF officer)

Thomas Rose
Nickname(s)"Tommy"
Born(1895-01-27)27 January 1895
Chilbolton, Hampshire
Died20 June 1968(1968-06-20) (aged 73)
Alderney, Channel Islands
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Royal Air Force
Years of service1917–1927
RankFlight Lieutenant
UnitNo. 64 Squadron RFC
No. 43 Squadron RAF
Battles / warsWorld War I
 • Western Front
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Other workTest pilot

Thomas Rose DFC (27 January 1895 – 20 June 1968) was a British flying ace in World War I, credited with 11 victories. Better known as "Tommy" Rose, he also won the King's Cup Air Race in 1935 and from 1939 to 1945 was Chief Test Pilot with Phillips & Powis Aircraft Ltd. – renamed Miles Aircraft Ltd. in 1943.

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