About John Aldridge
Lived 1899 – 1988 (aged 88–89). John Aldridge was a British military personnel and air Training Corps.
Lieutenant John Arthur Aldridge (9 February 1899 – November 1988) was a First World War flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He returned to the colours during the Second World War, joining the Air Training Corps.
Aldridge joined the Royal Flying Corps as an officer cadet, and was made a temporary second lieutenant on 24 May 1917. He received Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate 4846 on a Maurice Farman biplane at Ruislip on 16 June 1917. He was posted to No. 19 Squadron in early 1918, where he scored five victories flying the Sopwith Dolphin between April and September. He officially left the RAF on 12 January 1919.
On 18 June 1919, Alridge joined the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries as an Assistant Clerk (Abstractor).
During Second World War, he served in the Training Branch of the RAF, with the rank of pilot officer, until 31 March 1945.
He became Secretary at the Veterinary Laboratory near Woking,
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Who was John Aldridge?
World War I flying ace
When was John Aldridge born?
John Aldridge was born on 9 February 1899 in Hertfordshire.
When did John Aldridge die?
John Aldridge died in 1988 in North East Hampshire.
What was John Aldridge's occupation?
John Aldridge was a military personnel and air Training Corps.
What nationality was John Aldridge?
John Aldridge was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Aldridge (RAF officer)
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