John Kenneth Haviland
John Kenneth Haviland DFC (19 January 1921 – 1 July 2002) was an American pilot who flew for the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain. He was one of 11 American pilots who flew with RAF Fighter Command between 10 July and 31 October 1940, thereby qualifying for the Battle of Britain clasp to the 1939–45 campaign star.
John Kenneth Haviland | |
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| Born | 19 January 1921 Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 1 July 2002 (aged 81) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | 82690 |
| Unit | No. 151 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Other work | Professor in Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Virginia |
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