following month, in the rank of squadron leader, although he remained attached to the RAF. In March, he was named as OC Flying at No. 59 OTU at Acklington and three months later was appointed to a similar posting at his previous unit, No. 3 TEU, now at Milfield and operating the Hawker Tempest fighter along with Typhoons. With the war in Europe at an end, Hyde was credited with five aerial victories, as well as the probable destruction of one aircraft and the damage of another. Later life In July 1945, Hyde was removed from duties in the RAF in anticipation of his return to New Zealand. He arrived in Christchurch in September and went onto the Reserve of Pilots at the end of the year. A recipient of the Air Efficiency Award for his service with the RAFVR, he was mentioned in despatches for the second time in the 1946 New Year Honours, which recognised his service with No. 59 OTU. On resuming his civilian career, he established an electrical business. He was subsequently employed by the local Power Board until his retirement. He died in Christchurch on 23 March 1985. Notes Footnotes Citations References 1912 births 1985 deaths People from Christchurch New Zealand World War II flying aces New Zealand World War II pilots New Zealand people of World War II The Few Recipients of the Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)