About Jack Mason
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 71–72). Jack Mason was a British flying ace and air observer.
Sergeant Jack Mason (1896–1968) was a British World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
In 1917, Mason was a Corporal in the Royal Flying Corps, serving as an observer/gunner in No. 11 Squadron, flying the Bristol F.2b two-seater fighter. His first aerial victory came on 8 June, with Captain Richard Raymond-Barker as his pilot, when he drove down out of control an Albatros D.III over Bohain. On 14 August, he drove down an Albatros D.V over Brebières, and on 21 October accounted for three D.Vs over Boiry–Lécluse, with pilot Lieutenant Ronald Mauduit on both occasions.
During WW2, he again served at the Naval base in Londonderry, was involved in Operation Deadlight, and was awarded the Atlantic Star.
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Who was Jack Mason?
British flying ace
When was Jack Mason born?
Jack Mason was born in 1896 in Liverpool.
When did Jack Mason die?
Jack Mason died in 1968 in Belfast.
What was Jack Mason's occupation?
Jack Mason was a flying ace and air observer.
What nationality was Jack Mason?
Jack Mason was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Mason (RAF airman)
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