Sydney Richard Ubee, CB, AFC, (1903–1998), Air Vice-Marshal.
In his book "Wings on my sleeve" (page 157 et seq), Eric Brown records his admiration of a number of erstwhile colleagues who deserve recognition:- "I was fortunate to have such fine C.O.s as Alan Hards, Dick Ubee, Silyn Roberts, and Alan Wheeler"
Sitter in 4 portraits, and Photographs (one by Elliott & Fry 1951) in the National Portrait Gallery Collection ref:NPG x91562, NPG x86064 and NPG x100225.
Mentioned in THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 APRIL, 1933 2289
- 1 October, 1937;
7 June, 1940; and 23 July, 1929.
The Supermarine Walrus was the first amphibious aircraft in the world to be launched by catapult with a full military load, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Sydney Richard Ubee.
Ubee was awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC), posted in The London Gazette Supplement for 2 January 1939.
Ubee was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1952 New Year Honours
References
- "King's Collections : Archive Catalogues : Military Archives".
- The London Gazette Issue 33927
- The London Gazette Issue 34440
- The London Gazette Issue 34886
- The London Gazette Issue 33519
- 1952 New Year Honours