John Lewis Mitchell
Air Commodore & Pilot for Winston Churchill
About John Lewis Mitchell
Lived 1918 – 2016 (aged 97).
Air Commodore John Lewis Mitchell (12 November 1918 – 5 February 2016) was a pilot who flew Winston Churchill around the world in his specially fitted aircraft, Ascalon.
Mitchell was born in South Croydon and educated at Bancroft's School.
During World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill had flown in RAF and civil aircraft but as the war intensified it was decided that he would fly in special plane codenamed, Ascalon, after the lance with which St George killed the dragon.
Personal life He married Brenda Stroud in 1943 and they had two sons.
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Who was John Lewis Mitchell?
Air Commodore & Pilot for Winston Churchill (1918–2016)
When was John Lewis Mitchell born?
John Lewis Mitchell was born on 12 November 1918 in South Croydon.
When did John Lewis Mitchell die?
John Lewis Mitchell died on 5 February 2016.
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