Hugh Kennard
| Hugh Charles Kennard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1918 |
| Died | 1995 |
| Allegiance |
 UK |
| Service/ |
 Royal Air Force
|
| Years of service | 1937–1949 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Unit | No. 66 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Other work | Civilian aviator |
World War II
Wing Commander Hugh Charles Kennard,DFC (24 June 1918 – 1995) was a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II and later an entrepreneur in civil aviation.
Kennard was born on 24 June 1918 at Coxheath, Kent, United Kingdom, the son of Charles W Kennard and his wife. He was educated at Cranbrook School in Kent. Kennard's first wife was Jean Muriel Crossley and his second was Audrey, whom he married in November 1940. Kennard married Jane Neville in 1969 and the couple had two sons. He died in 1995. Kennard had one son by his first wife, Jeremy, and a further son, Julian by his third wife.
Kennard joined the Royal Air Force on a short-service commission in January 1938 as an acting pilot officer. His commission was confirmed in October 1938. During 1938, he bought the prototype Jaguar SS 90 roadster, registered ARW295. He served with No. 66 Squadron RAF and 610 Squadron between until 1940. In early 1940, he flew missions over Dunkirk during the evacuation and, in mid-1940, was engaged in combat missions over southern England. In July 1940, Kennard was promoted to flying officer and assigned to No. 306 Polish Fighter Squadron as a flight commander in the Hawker Hurricane squadron formed by the Polish government at RAF Church Fenton in Yorkshire. The squadron became active towards the end of the Battle of Britain. Kennard sold the SS 90 some time after his marriage in November 1940.
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