George Bulman (pilot)
| George Bulman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Ward Spencer Bulman |
| Born |
8 April 1896 Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 6 May 1963 (aged 67) Surrey, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
|
| Service/branch |
British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1925 1941–1942 |
| Rank | Group captain |
| Unit |
Honourable Artillery Company Royal Flying Corps Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Air Force Cross & Two Bars |
| Other work | Test pilot and company director |
Group Captain Paul Ward Spencer Bulman, CBE, MC, AFC & Two Bars, FRAeS (8 April 1896 – 6 May 1963), universally known as George Bulman, was a pilot whose flying life spanned thirty years (1915–1945).
Bulman was born in Luton in 1896, the son of the Reverend Canon Thomas Bulman, a Church of England clergyman, and his wife Eveline. He was educated at Bedford School and then joined the Bank of England.
He transferred from the Honourable Artillery Company to the Royal Flying Corps (later Royal Air Force) early in the First World War, serving in No. 46 Squadron RFC and No. 3 Squadron RFC.
He was awarded the Military Cross on 4 February 1918 for his services flying Sopwith Camels at the Battle of Courtrai, with the following citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On five occasions; in most difficult weather conditions, he dropped bombs and fired on enemy infantry from a low altitude, inflicting heavy casualties. During these flights he frequently obtained valuable information, and twice drove off enemy machines which attempted to interfere. He showed the greatest initiative and resource.
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