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1911 took certificate at Brooklands and became an instructor | 1911 took certificate at Brooklands and became an instructor | ||
1912 designed Handley Page monoplane for military trials | 1912 designed [[Handley Page]] monoplane for military trials | ||
1913 founded military school of flying for Australian Government | 1913 founded military school of flying for Australian Government | ||
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Henry Aloysius Petre (1884- ) D.S.O., M.C. Early aviator.
1884 Born in Ingatestone, Essex.
Educ.: Mount St. Mary's College, Chesterfield.
R.A.C. Aviator's Certificate No. 128.
1909-10 Engaged in construction of Petre Monoplane
1911 took certificate at Brooklands and became an instructor
1912 designed Handley Page monoplane for military trials
1913 founded military school of flying for Australian Government
1915-16 served in Iraq. Subsequently commanded various Australian F.C., R.F.C. and R.A.F. squadrons in United Kingdom; served in Egypt, 1918-19; transferred to R.A.F., 1918; retired, 1919.
1931 Made British Gliding Record.
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