Roland Cecil Sneyd Carew Hunt

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Wing Captain Roland Cecil Sneyd Carew Hunt, C.M.G. (8 August, 18805 December, 1959) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War, before transferring to the Royal Air Force in 1918.

On 16 August, 1911 as Commander he was appointed Gunnery Officer of HMS Princess Royal. Saw action at the Battle of the Dogger Bank. Transferred to Royal Naval Air Service, 1915. Promoted Wing Captain 1 January, 1918. Joined the Royal Air Force on its formation in 1918.