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RFC/RAF pilot during WWI. Shot down and captured in early 1918 - believed to have been the 78th victim of "The Red Baron (Manfred von Richthofen).

In 1931 he saved the Embassy Theatre from being converted into a cinema and then produced over a hundred plays there. He then let the Embassy Theatre to visiting companies in order to concentrate on the Phoenix Theatre with the aim of establishing a stock company, thereby allowing a cheaper admission price which would appeal to a wider audience of playgoers. (The Times, December 11, 1937).

During World War 2 he had the rank of Wing Commander with 3 Spitfire squadrons, 54, 65 and 74, One time he was sat in his car watching some Spitfires take off when one wobbled, skidded and rammed his car splitting his head open.

Son of stage actors Blake Adams and Mona Robin. He was also a playwright, author, and theatrical manager as well as a screen, stage, and television actor.

Flew Sopwith camels in 18, 44 and 79squadrons in the Royal Flying corps during WWI.