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Sir Lewis Macdonald Hodges was a British Royal Air Force officer and World War II pilot who flew clandestine missions for the Special Operations Executive.

Lived
1918–2007
Nationality
British
Language
English

Air Chief Marshal Sir Lewis Macdonald Hodges was a British pilot and military commander whose career spanned the Second World War and the post-war era. During the conflict, he served as a pilot for the Special Operations Executive (SOE), conducting specialized operations.

Following his wartime service, Hodges rose to high command within the Royal Air Force (RAF). He also achieved senior leadership positions within NATO, serving as a key figure in international defense during the mid-to-late twentieth century.