Joseph Berry (RAF officer)
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Joseph Berry, DFC & Two Bars (28 February 1920 – 2 October 1944) was a British aviator and flying ace who shot down 59½ V-1 missiles ("flying bombs") during the Second World War, more than any other fighter pilot.[1]
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Joseph Berry | |
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Nickname(s) | Joe |
Born | (1920-02-28)28 February 1920 Quarrington, County Durham, England |
Died | 2 October 1944(1944-10-02) (aged 24) Veendam, Netherlands |
Buried | Scheemda Protestant Cemetery, Netherlands |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1944 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | No. 256 Squadron RAF No. 153 Squadron RAF No. 255 Squadron RAF No. 501 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars |
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