John Barker
Senior officer in the Royal Air Force during World War II and the following years
About John Barker
Lived 1910 – 2004 (aged 93). John Barker was a British military officer.
Air Vice Marshal John Lindsay Barker (12 November 1910 – 7 May 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and the following years. He was the second Commander of the Royal Ceylon Air Force during the early 1960s.
Signals from chiefs of staff to Barker in his capacity as commander Shield Force relating to the re-establishment of British administration in Hong Kong are held in the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives, King's College London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Barker?
senior officer in the Royal Air Force during World War II and the following years
When was John Barker born?
John Barker was born on 12 November 1910 in Kingston upon Hull.
When did John Barker die?
John Barker died on 7 May 2004 in Exeter.
What was John Barker's occupation?
John Barker was a military officer.
What nationality was John Barker?
John Barker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Barker (RAF officer)
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