John de Havilland (pilot)
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John de Havilland (17 October 1918 – 23 August 1943) was a British test pilot.[1]
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Born | (1918-10-17)17 October 1918 |
Died | 23 August 1943(1943-08-23) (aged 24) Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Test pilot |
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John and his brothers, Geoffrey de Havilland Jr. and Peter, were sons of Geoffrey de Havilland, the famous designer and manufacturer.[2] All three brothers were pilots and flew as test pilots for the de Havilland company. John had been a sergeant in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) prior to the Second World War. Due to the demands for pilots in the de Havilland company, he was released from service and joined his father's firm.[3]