Victor Huston

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Major Victor Henry Huston (born 13 October 1890, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He was the only ace in his squadron.

Early life and service
Huston was Irish-born but living in Vancouver, Canada when World War I began. He arrived in France in 1915 as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916.

Aerial service
On 8 December 1916, Huston was appointed a Flying Officer; this slightly predates his 17 December posting to No. 18 Squadron RAF to fly an FE.2b. Between 15 February and 27 May 1917, Huston tallied three enemy fighters, destroyed an observation plane, and drove two fighters down out of control. Among his observer/gunners, were fellow aces Giles Blennerhasset and Harold Kerby. Huston received a Military Cross on 18 June 1917; the award citation read (in part): "He has rendered valuable service when on photographic reconnaissance. He has always shown the greatest skill and courage in leading attacks on hostile machines, and thus enabling valuable photographs to be secured behind the lines."

On 8 July 1917, he departed 18 Squadron. On 5 August 1917, Temporary Lieutenant Huston was appointed Temporary Captain, remaining seconded to the Royal Flying Corps. Effective 20 March 1918, he was graded a Flight Commander.

In August 1918, Huston departed for Chile to be the Chief Instructor for the Chilean Air Force. On 30 September 1919, his seconding to the Royal Air Force ended; he was still a Temporary Captain. He departed the Royal Air Force in November 1919.