Frederick Bowhill

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Frederick William Bowhill
1880-1960
Place of birth Morar, Gwalior, India
Place of death Fulham, London, England
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Years of service 1896-1945
Rank Air Chief Marshal
Battles/wars World War II

Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick William Bowhill, GBE KCB CMG DSO and Bar, (1 September 188012 March 1960) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force before and during World War II.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Sir Edward Ellington
Air Member for Personnel
19331937
Succeeded by
W G S Mitchell
Preceded by
P B Joubert de la Ferté
Commander-in-Chief Coastal Command
1937 – 1941
Succeeded by
Sir Philip Joubert de la Ferté
New title
Command established from the Atlantic Ferry Service
Air Officer Commanding Ferry Command
1941 – 1943
Command renamed Transport Command
New title
Command established by renaming Ferry Command
Commander-in-Chief Transport Command
1943 – 1945
Succeeded by
Sir Ralph Cochrane
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