Jan Klán
Jan Klán (January 22, 1911 – October 12, 1986) was a Czech fighter ace of World War II who achieved five aerial victories during the Battle of France. He later served as commander of No. 312 Squadron of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, and as deputy commander of the 1st Czechoslovak Fighter Air Regiment during the Slovak National Uprising.
Jan Klán Chevalier de France | |
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| Other name(s) | John Kent |
| Born | January 22, 1911 Německý Brod, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | October 22, 1986 (aged 75) Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Rank | Colonel (posthumous) |
| Commands held | No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF |
| Known for | Fighter ace |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Honour Croix de Guerre |
| Relations | Vlasta Javořická (mother-in-law) |
The son-in-law of the romance novelist Vlasta Javořická, Klán moved to the United States during the Cold War and anglicized his name to John Kent. He died in Tucson, Arizona.
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