Pike served in World War II and was appointed Officer Commanding No.219 Squadron flying Bristol Beaufighters in February 1941 and was given command of the Night Fighters of No.11 Group in September 1941.
Pike served in World War II and was promoted to the temporary rank of wing commander on 1 March 1940. He was appointed Officer Commanding No.219 Squadron flying Bristol Beaufighters in February 1941 and was given command of the Night Fighters of No.11 Group in September 1941.