John Hemingway (RAF officer)
John Allman Hemingway, DFC, AE (born 17 July 1919) is an Irish former Royal Air Force fighter pilot. He served during the Second World War in the Battle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Allied invasion of Italy and the Invasion of Normandy. Following the death of Terry Clark in May 2020, Hemingway became the last verified surviving airman of the Battle of Britain. He was shot down four times during the Second World War.
John Hemingway | |
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| Born | 17 July 1919 Dublin, Ireland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1969 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Service number | 40702 |
| Unit | No. 85 Squadron RAF |
| Commands held | RAF Leconfield No. 43 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Air Efficiency Award |
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