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- John_Francis_Jackson abstract "John Francis Jackson, DFC (23 February 1908 – 28 April 1942) was an Australian fighter ace and squadron commander of World War II. He was credited with eight aerial victories, and led No. 75 Squadron during the Battle of Port Moresby in 1942. Born in Brisbane, he was a grazier and businessman, who also operated his own private plane, when he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Reserve in 1936. Called up for active service following the outbreak of war in 1939, Jackson served with No. 23 Squadron in Australia before he was posted to the Middle East in November 1940. As a fighter pilot with No. 3 Squadron he flew Gloster Gladiators, Hawker Hurricanes and P-40 Tomahawks during the North African and Syria–Lebanon campaigns.Jackson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Mentioned in Despatches for his actions in the Middle East. Subsequently posted to the South West Pacific theatre, he was promoted to squadron leader in March 1942 and given command of No. 75 Squadron at Port Moresby in Papua, operating P-40 Kittyhawks. Described as \"rugged, simple\" and \"true as steel\", Jackson was nicknamed \"Old John\" in affectionate tribute to his thirty-four years. He earned praise for his leadership during the defence of Port Moresby before his death in combat on 28 April. His younger brother Les took over No. 75 Squadron, and also became a fighter ace. Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, is named in John Jackson's honour.".
- John_Francis_Jackson alias ""Old John" Jackson".
- John_Francis_Jackson allegiance "Australia".
- John_Francis_Jackson award Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(United_Kingdom).
- John_Francis_Jackson award Mentioned_in_dispatches.
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- John_Francis_Jackson battle South_West_Pacific_theatre_of_World_War_II.
- John_Francis_Jackson battle Syria–Lebanon_Campaign.
- John_Francis_Jackson birthDate "1908-02-23".
- John_Francis_Jackson birthPlace Brisbane.
- John_Francis_Jackson birthYear "1908".
- John_Francis_Jackson deathDate "1942-04-28".
- John_Francis_Jackson deathPlace Port_Moresby.
- John_Francis_Jackson deathYear "1942".
- John_Francis_Jackson militaryBranch Royal_Australian_Air_Force.
- John_Francis_Jackson militaryCommand "No. 75 Squadron(1942)".
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- John_Francis_Jackson relation Leslie_Douglas_Jackson.
- John_Francis_Jackson serviceStartYear "1936".
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