ASHTON, John Henry
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rank: S/Lstatus: survived
airforce: RAF (no: 77456 )
born: United Kingdom
added by: AdeMottram
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John Henry Ashton joined 145 Squadron RAF on 20th May 1940
Awarded D.F.C. 14-03-1941
Pilot Officer John Henry ASHTON (77456), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 145 Squadron. This officer has displayed great courage in his engagements against the enemy and has destroyed at least five of their aircraft. Four of these he shot down while serving with his squadron in France. His keenness for operations, under any conditions, has been an inspiration to his fellow pilots. London Gazette No. 35106,
15-02-45
Arrived at Canne Italy. 73 Squadron.
S/Leader J.H Ashton D.F.C our new commanding Officer, arrived at the squadron today from 71 O.T.U. S/Ldr Ashton is now commenting his third operational tour.
Awarded D.F.C. 14-03-1941
Pilot Officer John Henry ASHTON (77456), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 145 Squadron. This officer has displayed great courage in his engagements against the enemy and has destroyed at least five of their aircraft. Four of these he shot down while serving with his squadron in France. His keenness for operations, under any conditions, has been an inspiration to his fellow pilots. London Gazette No. 35106,
15-02-45
Arrived at Canne Italy. 73 Squadron.
S/Leader J.H Ashton D.F.C our new commanding Officer, arrived at the squadron today from 71 O.T.U. S/Ldr Ashton is now commenting his third operational tour.
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| Squadrons add | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airforce | Sqdrn | Start | Finish |
| RAF | 145 | 1940-05-20 | 1940-05-20 |
| RAF | 73 | 1945-02-01 | -- |
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| Serial | Note | Date |
| S/L J.H Ashton D.F.C our you commanding officer arrived at 73 squadron from 71 O.T.U. S/L Ashton is commencing his 3rd tour. | 1945-02-15 | |
| PV359 | Air test | 1945-02-26 |
| SM147 | Four a/c Prkos to base 1545 to 1635 | 1945-03-06 |
| SM147 | 4 a/c Prkos to base 0915 to 1005 | 1945-03-14 |
| SM147 | 4 a/c escort DC.3 transport from coast to Livade L.G & back. | 1945-03-14 |
| SM147 | Prkos to base 1440 to 1540 | 1945-03-14 |
| SM147 | 4 a/c to Prkos 1025-1115 | 1945-03-17 |
| SM147 | Pratice formation flying | 1945-03-17 |
| SM147 | Air test | 1945-03-20 |
| SM147 | Canne to Prkos 1035 - 1130 | 1945-04-01 |
| SM147 | Escort to G/Capt Boyd - 281 Wing on P.R.U. 1215 - 1340 | 1945-04-01 |
| SM147 | Prkos to base 1705 - 1800 | 1945-04-01 |
| SM147 | 4 Spits Canne to Prkos 1040 - 1140 | 1945-04-02 |
| SM147 | Provided top cover to supply dropping Halifaxs in N.W Yugoslavia. 1305 - 1540 | 1945-04-02 |
| SM147 | Prkos to Canne 1710 - 1810 | 1945-04-02 |
| SM147 | To Prkos 0810 - 0915 | 1945-04-05 |
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