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Leigh-Mallory

American  
[lee-mal-uh-ree] / ˈliˈmæl ə ri /

noun

  1. Sir Trafford Leigh 1892–1944, British Air Force officer.


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Michael Leigh-Mallory found the Henry III gold coin, thought to have been made in 1257, near Hemyock in Devon.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

Mr Leigh-Mallory made the find on 26 September 2021, on his first metal detecting search in more than ten years, having previously given up the hobby.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

Leigh-Mallory, a calm, strapping, 51-year-old six-footer, has been the R.A.F. fighter chief since 1942.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now Leigh-Mallory had good news: paratroop losses seemed to be light, and things were going fine.

From Time Magazine Archive

Howard-Bury, the leader; he is followed by Mr. G. Leigh-Mallory who describes the strenuous climbing which, after many failures and disappointments, discovered what appears to be a feasible route to the summit.

From A New Medley of Memories by Hunter-Blair, David

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