About John Willis
Lived 1937 – 2008 (aged 70). John Willis was a British military personnel.
Sir John Frederick Willis (27 October 1937 – 9 January 2008) was a senior Royal Air Force officer.
Flying career John Frederick Willis was born in London and educated at Dulwich College and the RAF College Cranwell. Willis gained his RAF commission in 1958 and went on to fly Vulcan bombers. Later that year he was made Chief of the Special Weapons Branch at Headquarters SHAPE.
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Who was John Willis?
RAF air marshal
When was John Willis born?
John Willis was born on 27 October 1937 in London.
When did John Willis die?
John Willis died on 9 January 2008.
What was John Willis's occupation?
John Willis was a military personnel.
What nationality was John Willis?
John Willis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Willis (RAF officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Willis. https://biography.guide/john-willis-military-personnel-1937/
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