Alan Deere

About

Ace combat pilot who is recognized for having served in New Zealand's Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His many near death experiences during the war led to his published autobiography being titled Nine Lives.

Before Fame

He attended Marist Brothers' School and then Wanganui Technical College.

Trivia

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the United States.

Family Life

He was born in New Zealand.

Associated With

Both he and filmmaker Peter Jackson were born in New Zealand.