John Derry

Squadron leader John Douglas Derry DFC (5 December 1921 – 6 September 1952) was a British test pilot who is believed to be the first Briton to have exceeded the speed of sound in flight.

For the Irish bishop, see John Derry (bishop).

John Derry
Birth nameJohn Douglas Derry
Born(1921-12-05)5 December 1921
Cairo, Egypt
Died6 September 1952(1952-09-06) (aged 30)
Farnborough, England
Service/branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1939–1947
RankSquadron leader
UnitNo. 181 Squadron RAF
Commands heldNo. 182 Squadron RAF
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Lion
Other workTest pilot
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