John Barker (RAF officer)
John Lindsay Barker | |
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Born |
12 November 1910 Hull, England |
Died |
May 7, 2004 93) Exeter, England | (aged
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1931–1963 |
Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
Commands held | Royal Ceylon Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Flying Cross Mention in Despatches (2) |
Air Vice Marshal John Lindsay Barker CB, CBE, DFC, RAF (12 November 1910 – 7 May 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during World War II and the following years. He was the second Commander of the Royal Ceylon Air Force during the early 1960s.
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Preceded by G C Bladon |
Commander of the Royal Ceylon Air Force 1959–1963 |
Succeeded by Edward Amerasakera |
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