Harry Schofield | |
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| Born | Harry Methuen Schofield |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Aviation |
Harry Methuen Schofield (November 1899 - December 1955) was an English pilot of some note who started his career in the Royal Naval Air Service (which became the Royal Air force after merging with the Royal Flying Corps on April 1, 1918), serving with distinction during WWI in Italy, Albania, Salonica (Thessaloniki), Mudros and Malta. Demobbed at the end of the war, Harry spent four years building church organs before rejoining the RAF, where he served with the Fleet Air Arm as a flying instructor with No. 24 Squadron. In 1927 he was one of five pilots chosen to represent his country in the Schneider Trophy, held that year in Venice, Italy. A famous test and stunt pilot, he won the King's Cup in 1934 in a General Aircraft Monospar ST-10. He published two books, one co-written with Biggles author W.E. Johns, finally giving up flying as a result of several serious head injuries sustained throughout his career. Married with four children, Harry Schofield turned to farming during WWII before suffering a massive stroke from which he never fully recovered. He was cremated at Putney Vale Crematorium.