John Barraclough (RAF officer)
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Barraclough KCB, CBE, DFC, AFC, OStJ, FRAeS (2 May 1918 – 10 May 2008) was a Royal Air Force pilot during the Second World War who went on to become Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.
Sir John Barraclough | |
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| Born | 2 May 1918 |
| Died | 10 May 2008 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1935–1976 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Commands held | Commandant Royal College of Defence Studies (1974–75) Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (1970–72) No. 19 Group (1964–67) RAF Middleton St. George (1957–58) RAF Biggin Hill (1955–57) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Flying Cross Air Force Cross Mentioned in Despatches Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
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