Norman Roberts
| Norman Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born |
22 August 1896 Broughton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 13 December 1980 (aged 84) Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 48 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Lieutenant Norman Roberts (1896–1980) was a British World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Roberts was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) in the Royal Flying Corps on 5 July 1917. He eventually flew a Bristol F.2 Fighter in No. 48 Squadron, were he scored five victories against first-line German fighters between 12 March and 27 June 1918. His final tally was two Fokker D.VIIs and a Fokker Dr.I triplane destroyed, and two triplanes driven down out of control.
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