Leigh-Mallory

[ lee-mal-uh-ree ]

noun

1. Sir Traf·ford Leigh [sur, , traf, -erd , lee], 1892–1944, British Air Force officer.

Example Sentences

Mr Leigh-Mallory made the find on 26 September 2021, on his first metal detecting search in more than ten years, having previously given up the hobby.

From BBC

Michael Leigh-Mallory found the Henry III gold coin, thought to have been made in 1257, near Hemyock in Devon.

From BBC

Mr Leigh-Mallory, who made the find on his first attempt in more than ten years, said he would be getting a cut of the sale proceeds, but "it's not about the money, the find itself far outshines any finance".

From BBC

Howard-Bury, the leader; he is followed by Mr. G. Leigh-Mallory who describes the strenuous climbing which, after many failures and disappointments, discovered what appears to be a feasible route to the summit.

From Project Gutenberg

Operation Overlord's British air commander, Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, had warned him repeatedly that the troopers might suffer casualties as high as 75%.

From Time Magazine Archive