Hugh Dowding

Definitions of Hugh Dowding
  1. noun
    British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
    synonyms: Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, Dowding, Dowdy
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
    marshal, marshall
    (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
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