The last fighter ace of the Battle of Britain in World War II has died at the age of 101.

Paul Farnes was one of 3,000 Allied airmen who fought in the Battle of Britain in 1940 and the only surviving ace — a Hurricane pilot who brought down five or more German aircraft. Over the course of 3 1/2 months from July to October, his tally was six aircraft destroyed, one probably destroyed, and six damaged. He was just 21 and a sergeant at the time. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his exploits.