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* A deep affection for the French [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/news/2006/04/26/db2601.xml] |
* A deep affection for the French [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/news/2006/04/26/db2601.xml] |
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* Destroyed [[Flying Bombs]] and [[E-Boats]] [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10378853] |
* Destroyed [[Flying Bombs]] and [[E-Boats]] [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10378853] |
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* Hair-raising brushes with |
* Hair-raising brushes with [[Luftwaffe]] fighters [http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/WWII-air-ace-Johnny-Checketts-dies/2006/04/24/1145730832677.html] |
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* Actual photo of Johnny in his Spitfire. [http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/flyingsheep.html] |
* Actual photo of Johnny in his Spitfire. [http://www.sandbaggereaw.com/flyingsheep.html] |
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John Milne Checketts | |
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| Nickname(s) | Johnny |
| Allegiance | RNZAF |
| Years of service | 1940-1955 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order (DSO) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Silver Star (US) Polish Cross of Valour |
Wing Commander John "Johnny" Milne Checketts DSO DFC (20 February 1912 - 23 April 2006) was a World War 2 Flying ace.
He was born in Invercargill, New Zealand, and joined the RNZAF in October 1940. He is an Air Ace credited with 14.5 kills. He was later a Wing Commander leading three squadrons in Operation Overlord.
He was awarded the US Silver Star in 1944 and the Polish Cross of Valour in 1945.
Quote
On war - "It is destructive. Everything about it is to destroy and I don't think human beings are brought into this world to destroy things. They are brought into the world to preserve." — Johnny Checketts.