| Oliver Stewart | |
| Birth Date: | 26 November 1896 |
| Death Date: | 1976 |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Nickname: | Stewpot |
| Branch: | Aviation |
| Rank: | Major |
| Unit: | Middlesex Regiment, No. 22 Squadron RFC, No. 54 Squadron RFC |
| Awards: | Military Cross, Air Force Cross |
| Laterwork: | Aviation journalist and author |
Major Oliver Stewart MC AFC (1896-1976) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1] Post war, he had a long and distinguished career as a writer.[2]
Stewart was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment in October 1914. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. After a brief stint with 22 Squadron, he moved on in 1917 to 54 Squadron to fly a Sopwith Pup. He gained a flight commandership, a nickname (Stewpot), five victories, and a Military Cross while with the squadron. The victories came between 6 April and 25 September 1917; the MC came on 17 September.[3]
He then returned to England, was promoted to major in June 1918, and given command of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. He received an Air Force Cross for his efforts.[4]
He retired from service in 1921, to begin a new career as an aviation journalist. From 1939 through 1962, he was the editor of Aeronautics magazine.[5] His books included Aerobatics: A Simple Explanation of Aerial Evolutions, Of Flight and Flyers, and his autobiography, Words and Music of a Mechanical Man.[6]
Above the Trenches: a Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915–1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990., .