Age, Biography and Wiki

Alec Sutherland (Alexander Ross Sutherland) was born on 19 August, 1922 in Inverness, Scotland, is an Aviator with the Royal Air Force and swimming coach. Discover Alec Sutherland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

Popular As Alexander Ross Sutherland
Occupation N/A
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 19 August 1922
Birthday 19 August
Birthplace Inverness, Scotland
Date of death 16 April, 2014
Died Place N/A
Nationality Germany

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 19 August. He is a member of famous coach with the age 91 years old group.

Alec Sutherland Height, Weight & Measurements

At 91 years old, Alec Sutherland height not available right now. We will update Alec Sutherland's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Alec Sutherland Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alec Sutherland worth at the age of 91 years old? Alec Sutherland’s income source is mostly from being a successful coach. He is from Germany. We have estimated Alec Sutherland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income coach

Alec Sutherland Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1922

Alexander Ross Sutherland (19 August 1922 – 16 April 2014) was a Scottish Royal Air Force (RAF) airman.

As a teenager he helped establish the Inverness squadron of the Air Training Corps, becoming their first senior non-commissioned officer.

Enlisting with the RAF, he became a bombardier/radio operator, flying ten bombing raids over Germany with No. 5 Group RAF in Avro Lancasters during World War II.

A librarian in civilian life, he competed successfully in swimming competitions into his late 80s, coached swimming and participated in competitive water polo, gaining various awards and honours, including an Order of the British Empire (MBE).

He was also an expert mountaineer and taught children about his experiences in the RAF.

Sutherland was born in Inverness, Scotland, on 19 August 1922.

He was the oldest son of William and Jessie Sutherland and his siblings were brother Billy and Sister Nancy.

His father was the chief clerk at Inverness railway station.

He was educated at Merkinch Primary School and Inverness Technical High School.

When he was fourteen, he joined the Inverness County Library Service and delivered books to all the schools in the county.

Sutherland was a founding member of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Swimming Club.

1937

In 1937, the club was set up contemporaneous with the opening of the town's new baths.

He swam in a children's balloon race, the first competitive event held at the pool.

Sutherland aspired to be a pilot, but his night vision was impaired by snow blindness.

1940

He joined the Air Defence Cadet Corps in 1940 and with the founding of the Air Training Corps in 1941 he helped establish the Inverness squadron, becoming the squadron's first senior non-commissioned officer.

He became the cadet flight sergeant when the corps were provided with training by RAF instructors.

The squadron had disassembled a Hawker Audax trainer bi-plane and reassembled it inside their facilities, which was used for training.

They also trained at RAF Dalcross and RAF Inverness using Airspeed Oxfords, de Havilland Gypsy Moths, Dragon Rapide biplanes and Boulton Paul Defiants.

1941

In October 1941, Sutherland enlisted with the RAF in Edinburgh.

After reporting for duty at London's Lord's Cricket Ground, he went to No. 17 Initial Training Wing at Scarborough and No. 1 Radio School RAF to receive aircrew training.

1943

In November 1943, he completed his wireless operator qualification.

This led to advanced training in Canada under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan scheme at RCAF Station Port Albert.

He was a radio operator at RAF Nutts Corner in Northern Ireland, working in Avro Ansons with Coastal Command.

He became a bombardier/radio operator with 14 Operational Training Unit flying Vickers Wellingtons.

He was then assigned to Avro Lancaster heavy bombers in Bomber Command, flying ten bombing raids over Germany with No 5 Group.

1945

In May 1945, after VE Day, Sutherland performed in London for the RAF at a celebratory Aquacade swimming show to music.

His scheduled assignment to the Far East was rescinded when the Japanese Empire surrendered at the conclusion of the war.

He was reassigned to conduct RAF flight trainings and deliver bombers to scrapyards.

1946

In 1946, he was discharged from the RAF.

He received the 1st Class Good Conduct Badge.

After leaving the military, Sutherland returned to Inverness and worked as an assistant librarian.

1975

In 1975, upon a local government reorganisation, Sutherland was transferred to employment at the housing department for the Inverness District.

He coached a team at the Inverness Swimming Club, participating in competitive water polo.

1989

In 1989, he was awarded the Inverness Sports Personality award, in the senior category, for services to swimming.

2007

Sutherland competed in swimming competitions into his late 80s, garnering several gold medals in the veteran sections meets, including two Masters swimming gold medals in 2007.

2008

In 2008, a life membership to Scottish Swimming was conferred.

2009

In 2009, Sutherland was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his work in the sport.

He was a hillwalker and mountaineer, climbed Mont Blanc, and was a founder of the Inverness Mountaineering Club.

He became an expert on the Cuillins, Cairngorms, and Glen Affric's hills and was custodian of the bothy at Shenavall, below the An Teallach massif.

He was a county librarian and taught children competitive swimming skills.