Clifford McEwen
| Clifford McEwen | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Black Mike |
| Born | 2 July 1896 Griswold, Manitoba |
| Died | 6 August 1967 (aged 71) Toronto, Ontario |
| Place of burial | National Field of Honour, Pointe-Claire, Quebec |
| Allegiance |
 Canada
|
| Service/branch |
Royal Flying Corps Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1946 |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Unit |
196th Battalion, CEF No. 28 Squadron RFC |
| Commands held |
No. 1 Group RCAF No. 6 Group RCAF |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Medal of Military Valor |
| Other work | Director, Trans-Canada Air Lines |
Air Vice Marshal Clifford Mackay McEwen CB, MC, DFC & Bar (2 July 1896 – 6 August 1967) was a fighter ace in the British Royal Flying Corps during World War I and a senior commander in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. His Second World War service culminated in his commanding No 6 (RCAF) Bomber Group in England from 28 February 1944 to 13 July 1945.
Clifford MacKay McEwen was born on 2 July 1896 in Griswold, Manitoba and grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
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