Wing Commander Edward Chatham Wolfe DFC (11 June 1911 – 19 April 1994) was a famed World War II Royal Air Force fighter pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain.

By the start of the Battle of Britain in July 1940, Wolfe was flying with Plt Off Howard Duart, in Red Section.

Most of his patrols took place in the Catterick area, combined with training exercises, gun firing and time on the Link Trainer.

Wolfe was recommended for an immediate DFC by the new commanding officer at Ayr, which was approved by Air Marshal Sholto-Douglas on 14 May 1941.

The enemy aircraft still carrying a full load of bombs crashed to the ground and burst into flames.

This officer has completed 174 hours night-flying since the outbreak of war during which time he has carried out no less than 40 operational flights by night.

Since assuming command of 141 Squadron in September 1940 he has always shown great determination, skill and courage and his leadership has undoubtedly imbued his pilots with the same characteristics.Wolfe's gunner Ashcroft was commissioned in November 1941, and on 1 December, Wolfe was made a Temporary Squadron Leader.

456 Squadron RAAF at RAF Valley flying Beaufighter MkII's in a night-fighting role, taking Ashcroft with him as his Air-Gunner.

88 Group RAF in Norway for Staff work, receiving a Mention in Dispatches on 8 June whilst flying with No.

On 17 November 1945, Wolfe was awarded the Norwegian Liberation Cross by King Haakon VII of Norway for his services in No.

Wolfe was released from the Royal Air Force on 17 December 1945 retaining the rank of Wing Commander.