Peter Langloh Donkin

Air Commodore Peter Langloh Donkin, (19 June 1913 – 12 July 2000) was a New Zealand reconnaissance pilot with the Royal Air Force (RAF). He is thought to be the first western serviceman to be attacked by the Germans in the Second World War.

In February 1938, he was a flight lieutenant and a flight commander of No. 16 Squadron RAF.

Citation for Distinguished Service Order, 22 February 1944: "In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in operations. From a low level he took excellent photographs of a heavily defended section of the French coat [sic]. As a Commanding Officer he distinguished himself with outstanding leadership and his careful planning and discipline have enabled his squadrons to undertake sustained offensive and photographic operations with notable success."