Nicholas Gresham Cooke | |
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 "Lanky" Cooke (2nd from left), Phil Hunter DSO (3rd left) standing, with No. 264 Squadron | |
| Birth name | Nicholas Gresham Cooke |
| Nickname(s) | Lanky |
| Born | 26 August 1913 Norfolk, England |
| Died | 31 May 1940 (aged 26) English Channel, off Dunkirk, France |
| Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial | Missing (Unknown) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936–1940 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | 37652 |
| Unit | No. 264 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Gresham Cooke, DFC (26 August 1913 – 31 May 1940), nicknamed "Lanky", was a Royal Air Force pilot and Second World War flying ace most notable as an ace in a day. He was killed in action over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches.