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John Weston

1908 – 1979

RAF air marshal

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Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 70). John Weston was a military personnel.

Air Vice Marshal Sir John Gerard Willsley Weston, (15 November 1908 – 13 June 1979) was a high-ranking signals officer in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and the post-war years. He later served as the Deputy Head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). There is a Weston Avenue in Leighton Buzzard that used to be housing for personnel at RAF Stanbridge. Since this was a signals establishment during the Second World War, it is believed that it is named after him.

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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Weston?

RAF air marshal

When was John Weston born?

John Weston was born on 15 November 1908.

When did John Weston die?

John Weston died on 13 June 1979.

What was John Weston's occupation?

John Weston was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Weston

· Wikidata: Q6263677

· DBpedia: John Weston (RAF officer)

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