Author Topic: Another Ace Passes - JEJ (Read 412 times)

funked · « **on:** January 31, 2001, 12:07:00 PM »

I just read on AGW that Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson has died.

He was the leading Allied ace in the ETO with 38 victories, all in Spitfires. He was also a distinguished Wing leader and contributor to the evolution of RAF tactics. You can read more about him here: http://british-forces.com/cig/Personnel/johnson.html

He wrote a book "Wing Leader" which was a real inspiration for me as a squadron leader, as well as a good read.

308 Sqn will be performing Spitfire fighter sweeps in historical formation Thursday night as a tribute to "Greycap", starting around 2100 EST. If you are interested, please join us, or fly low and slow in 109s or 190s to give us some nice targets.

Karnak · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2001, 12:24:00 PM »

<S> Air Vice Marshal J. E. Johnson!

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Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2001, 12:53:00 PM »

Mitsu · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2001, 01:05:00 PM »

Johnnie Johnson...I just bought his book 2 months ago.

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Ozark · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2001, 01:16:00 PM »

Considering the line of work he was in during the war, I'm happy that he was able to die of old age. Still sad to see another great pilot pass.

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LJK Raubvogel · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2001, 02:19:00 PM »

They number fewer and fewer every year

It's up to folks like us to make sure their deeds are never forgotten. Not only the pilots, but all the brave men who fought in that devastating war. <S> Johnnie Johnson.

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Downtown · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2001, 02:31:00 PM »

<S>

His deserves to be in bold.

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"Looks Mean as Hell! Clare Lee Chenault.

When?
"Downtown" Lincoln Brown.

Replicant · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2001, 03:28:00 PM »

He used to live 2 miles from where I live. God bless his soul! Salute!

Regards

Nexx

Swager · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2001, 03:37:00 PM »

Damn! Another man I would of loved to have met!

I understand he was at the Duxford Airshow recently.

To Johnnie Johnson: SALUTE!

lakc · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2001, 09:10:00 PM »

<S> JEJ

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Nomde · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2001, 11:18:00 PM »

"Never have so many, owed so much, to so few"
Winston Churchill

Author Topic: Another Ace Passes - JEJ (Read 412 times)

funked

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