Philip Lucas served with the RAF from 1929 until 1931, becoming a test pilot at A&AEE, Martlesham Heath.
He was awarded the George Medal for test-flying gallantry in 1941.
On leaving the RAF he joined H.G. Hawker Engineering Co as a test pilot and was appointed a director of Hawker Aviation at the conclusion of his flying career in 1945.
In 1948 he became technical sales manage and services liaison at de Havilland and in 1961 was transferred to the Hawker Siddeley Group.
Philip Lucas retired as executive director at Hawker Siddeley Aviation on 39 September 1967.
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