About Johnnie Johnson
Lived 1917 – 2009 (aged 91). Johnnie Johnson was a British cricketer.
Air Vice-Marshal Frank Sydney Roland "Johnnie" Johnson, (4 August 1917 – 10 May 2009) was a senior Royal Air Force (RAF) officer and English cricketer. He played first-class cricket for several teams between 1941 and 1947. Johnson joined the RAF in 1935 and, despite transferring to the British Indian Army for the early part of the Second World War, he spent 38 years in the RAF and left with the rank of air vice-marshal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnnie Johnson?
cricketer (1917-2009)
When was Johnnie Johnson born?
Johnnie Johnson was born on 4 August 1917 in Shimla.
When did Johnnie Johnson die?
Johnnie Johnson died on 10 May 2009.
What was Johnnie Johnson's occupation?
Johnnie Johnson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Johnnie Johnson?
Johnnie Johnson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnnie Johnson (RAF officer, born 1917)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnnie Johnson. https://biography.guide/johnnie-johnson/
MLA: "Johnnie Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnnie-johnson/.
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