Stanley Wallage

Captain Stanley Harry Wallage was a British professional military aviator. He was a World War I flying ace credited with ten aerial victories during 1918. He would continue to serve his country until his untimely death in service on 17 April 1926.

Early life
Stanley Harry S. Wallage was born in Ipswich, Suffolk on 24 July 1895.

World War I
On 3 May 1917 Cadet Stanley Harry Wallage was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant on the General List of the Royal Flying Corps. On 26 July 1917 he was appointed a Flying Officer as a temporary second lieutenant.

After his training as a pilot, he was posted to 22 Squadron. His first aerial victory came on 18 February 1918; by 26 May, his tally stood at nine wins. His exploits earned him the Military Cross. On 16 September 1918, his Military Cross was gazetted:

""....He personally destroyed seven enemy machines. He showed a fine spirit of dash and tenacity, and his skill and success as a fighting pilot was a fine example to others in his squadron.""

On 26 September 1918, he was promoted to temporary captain while so employed.

Post World War I
Wallage also served in the Royal Air Force after the war. On 1 January 1924 he was promoted from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant.

The crash of a 14 Squadron Airco D.H.9 on 17 April 1926 at Amman, Transjordan claimed the lives of Flight Lieutenant Stanley Harry Wallage and Squadron Leader Harley Alec Tweedie.