John Freeborn photograph

John Freeborn

Use attributes for filter !
Gender Male
Death13 years ago
Date of birth December 1,1919
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Born Middleton
Leeds
United Kingdom
Date of died August 28,2010
DiedSouthport
United Kingdom
Rank Wing commander
BooksTiger Cub: The Story of John Freeborn DFC*
Battles and wars World War II
Battle of Dunkirk
Battle of Britain
Education Leeds Grammar School
Other workRegional Director for Minster Minerals soft drinks; Author
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1555132
Send edit request

John Freeborn Life story


John Connell Freeborn, DFC & Bar was a fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. In 1939, he shot down another RAF fighter in a friendly-fire incident that marked the first death of an RAF fighter pilot in the war, as well as the Supermarine Spitfire's first aerial victory.

Related Persons

Next Profile ❯