Jack Mason (RAF airman)

Sergeant Jack Mason MM (18961968) was a British World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Jack Mason
Born1896
Liverpool, England of an Irish Family
Died29/12/1970
Belfast, Northern Ireland
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Royal Flying Corps
RankSergeant
Service numberP/13911
UnitNo. 11 Squadron RFC
Battles/warsWorld War I
  Western Front
AwardsMilitary Medal

In 1917, Mason was a Corporal in the Royal Flying Corps, serving as an observer/gunner in No. 11 Squadron, flying the Bristol F.2b two-seater fighter. His first aerial victory came on 8 June, with Captain Richard Raymond-Barker as his pilot, when he drove down out of control an Albatros D.III over Bohain. On 14 August, he drove down an Albatros D.V over Brebières, and on 21 October accounted for three D.Vs over BoiryLécluse, with pilot Lieutenant Ronald Mauduit on both occasions.[1]

He gained his own flying licence and was credited with 5 aerial victories.

In November 1917, he was awarded the Military Medal.[2]

During WW2, he again served at the Naval base in Londonderry, was involved in Operation Deadlight, and was awarded the Atlantic Star.

References

  1. "Jack Mason". The Aerodrome. 2015.
  2. "No. 30389". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11969.


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