Sydney Richard Ubee
Sydney Richard Ubee, AFC, CB,, Air Vice-Marshal.
In his book "Wings on my sleeve", Eric Brown records his admiration of a number of erstwhile colleagues who deserve recognition:-
"I was fortunate to have such fine C.O.s as Alan Hards, Dick Ubee, Silyn Roberts, and Allen Wheeler|Alan Wheeler"
Sitter in 4 portraits, and Photographs in the National Portrait Gallery Collection ref:NPG x91562, NPG x86064 and NPG x100225.
Mentioned in THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 APRIL, 1933 2289
; 1 OCTOBER, 1937;
7 JUNE, 1940; and 23 JULY, 1929.
The Supermarine Walrus was the first amphibious aircraft in the world to be launched by catapult with a full military load, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Sydney Richard Ubee.
Ubee was awarded the Air Force Cross, posted in The London Gazette Supplement for 2 January 1939.
Ubee was awarded the CB in the 1952 New Year Honours
