It's named after Squadron Leader Terence 'Terry' Bulloch, one of the most decorated pilots in Coastal Command during WWII.
Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Terry joined the RAF in 1936. He flew a number of aircraft types, including the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator.
While based in Northern Ireland with CXX Squadron, Bulloch developed new tactics and procedures in Anti-Submarine Warfare. These would later form the play-book for Coastal Command, and resulted in Terry's impressive record during the Battle of the Atlantic.
🎯 Bulloch was responsible for sinking four German U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic - more than any other pilot.
✈️ He flew the first B-17 Flying Fortress over the Atlantic, for use by RAF Bomber Command.
🎖️ Sqn Ldr Bulloch was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Bar, and Distingushed Flying Cross and Bar (DSO* and DFC*).
📈 On retirement, he had completed over 350 missions, with over 4,500 flying hours. 1/4 of these were on the B-24 Liberator!
An impressive man, with an impressive story. It's an absolute honour for our third P-8A Poseidon to be named after him.
Thank you to all involved with the project so far! There are still six more Maritime Patrol Aircraft to arrive... what should we call them?
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