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Kay Hai Tan (born 1914 in China) was a Singaporese born Chinese Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Wing Commander Kay Hai Tan, from Singapore, was both a fighter pilot and bomber pilot during World War sceonde flying on both Spitfire and Mosquito. To be able to bail out of his aircraft shot down, he was part of the "Caterpillar Club". He will fly later with the Squadron 2 photo reconnaissance Mustang at the Normandy landings in June 1944. Shot down and taken prisoner, he manages to escape and return to its base.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross


 * 1939-1945 Star