Timeline

Important events in the life of "Britain's Pioneer Military Pilot".

The King of Italy congratulating Capt. Dickson, at Milan Meeting, upon his splended flying achievements

1873

Born in Edinburgh.

1893-1910

South African War, Somalia Campaign, Explorer in East Africa. Military Consul in Van, Turkey, Border Commission Chile & Argentina.

1910

Qualifies as a pilot at Farman’s Flying School in France. The first pilot to vol plane (glide). Winner of first Schneider Trophy. Runner-up world altitude record. Resigns commission and joins British & Colonial Aeroplane Company. First military reconnaissance flight. Injured in flying accident in Malta.

1911-13

Campaigns for military airpower.

1913

Dies at Lochrosque Castle, Scotland from effects of injuries.