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Neil, John William

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Servicio militar

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.

Aeronaves pilotadas

Service Aircraft Flown: Spitfire, Hurricane.

Referencias

Harewood Centennial Committee (1967)

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