John Keith Alexander
Military
Object Number - UPL 18232 - Hurricane and Spitfire pilot P/O John Keith Alexander 71 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.
Joined RAFVR, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 71S, Bf109 damaged shared 15-5-41, Hurricane Mk I damaged friendly fire !! [John Flynn] 15-5-41.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 61956
- Highest Rank: Flying Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Joplin, MO, USA | 23 January 1912 | Born 23rd August 1912 in Joplin, Missouri to Ernest Earl and Gladys Juanita Burton Alexander. |
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Other E/A Damaged |
15 May 1941 | Bf109 damaged, shared 15-5-41. | |
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Other Friendly A/C Damaged |
15 May 1941 | Hurricane Mk I damaged 15-5-41. Pilot P/O John Flynn OK. Friendly fire !! | |
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Died |
16 January 1983 | Died 16th Jan 1983. | |
| Missouri, USA | |||
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Buried/ Commemorated |
Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK | |
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Other Joined RAFVR |
Canada | Joined Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. | |
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Other Service pilot training |
Tulsa, OK, USA | Service pilot training in US. | |
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Other Shipped overseas |
Merseyside, UK | Shipped overseas to ETO. | |
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Other Operational training |
Great Britain, United Kingdom | Operational training at OTU. Conversion to Hurricane and Spitfires. | |
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Other Assigned |
Martlesham Heath, Martlesham, Suffolk, UK | Assigned to 71 [Eagle] Sqn RAF. |
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Sources
EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/people_details.php?PeopleID=3671
