Biographical Data
Neil, John William If you have images associated with this Person, please contact us at admin@nauticapedia.ca

 

Title	Squadron-Leader (RCAF)
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Birth	(nk)	Death	(nk)
Place	Harewood	Place	(nk)
Area	BC	Area
Country	Canada	Country	(nk)

 

Titles
Honours	DFC & Bar. M.I.D.
Awards
Qualifications

 

Biography

 

Military Service

He joined the RCAF in 1940. He operated as a fighter pilot (Spitfire and Hurricane) in 1941 in the UK. In 1941 he was sent to the Western Desert in 274 (RAF) Squadron. (CFR). He was appointed as a Flight-Lieutenant RAF. He was shot down over enemy lines but bailed out over the sea. He was then posted to RAF Ismailia as a Flying Instructor. In 1944 he joined the RCAF 421 (Red Indian) Squadron as Flight Commander. In 1944 he was shot down, wounded and captured as a POW.

 

Vessels Owned
Aircraft Flown	Service Aircraft Flown: Spitfire, Hurricane.
Named Features

 

Anecdotes

 

References
Harewood Centennial Committee (1967)
Last update
2011-02-08 00:00:00

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