Anthony Norman Davis

Anthony Norman Davis (14 August 1918-1988) was a British RAF officer, a pilot during the Second World War. He ended his career in the RAF as an Air commodore.

Born on 14 August 1918 in the Farnham area of Surrey, Davis was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel H.J.N Davis. Davis graduated from the Royal Military Academy as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, In 1940 he transferred to the Royal Air Force as a pilot.

When he announced his engagement to Dominique Gauquié in 1950 he was the Air Attache in Budapest. In 1963 he was promoted to Air Commodore as the Air Attache to Moscow.

He appeared on British television in the 1970s as the Ministry of Defence spokesman on Unidentified Flying Objects.

Honours and awards

 * 16 November 1943 - Flight Lieutenant Anthony Norman Davis (43544) of No. 16 Squadron is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
 * 24 July 1945 - Acting Squadron Leader Anthony Norman Davis (43544) of No. 16 Squadron is awarded the Distinguished Service Order.