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John Jones

British World War I flying ace

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About John Jones

John Jones was a British military personnel.

Sergeant John Jones was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.

John Jones served as an observer/gunner in the Bristol F.2 Fighters of No. 22 Squadron. Flying with such pilots as Second Lieutenants Frank George Gibbons, Sydney A. Oades, Stanley Wallage, Frank George Gibbons, and Captain William John Mostyn, Jones began his victory streak on 5 December 1917. Six months later, on 2 June 1918, he had run his total to four enemy aircraft and an observation balloon destroyed, and ten aircraft driven down out of control.

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Distinguished Flying Medal

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jones?

British World War I flying ace

What was John Jones's occupation?

John Jones was a military personnel.

What nationality was John Jones?

John Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jones

· Wikidata: Q6242026

· DBpedia: John Jones (RAF airman)

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