Pakistan, March 18 -- John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at 105. His death marks the end of an era for one of World War II's most critical air battles. The Royal Air Force (RAF) honored him, calling his courage a symbol of resilience.
Hemingway, born in Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager and became a fighter pilot at just 21. He played a key role in the Battle of Britain, surviving multiple crashes and forced landings. In 1941, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery but crashed on his way to receive it.
Throughout his service, he survived several near-death experiences, including bailing out from his aircraft at dangerously low altitudes. Despite his heroic actions, Hemingwa...