Ronald Gustave Kellett, DSO, DFC, AE (13 September 1909 – 12 November 1998) was an English stockbroker who became a flying ace during the Second World War while serving in the Royal Air Force.
After school he worked as a postboy at the Liverpool Stock Exchange before moving to London when he was aged 18 to join the stockbroking firm of Laurence Keen and Gardner.
[5] The following words about the Polish fighters were written in the 303 Squadron Chronicle by Kellett when he was leaving the unit: We fought together through the great offensive of 1940 and I then knew that the pilots of No.
With a tally of kills for the war at 5 confirmed 2 probable and 1 damaged, Kellett held the status of a flying ace.
[3] Kellett returned to his work in the London stock exchange with Laurence, Keen and Gardner where he remained until he retired, aged 64.
His leadership and determination in attacking superior numbers of enemy aircraft have instilled the greatest confidence in other pilots of his squadron.