DeathMarch 172025

John Hemingway (RAF officer)

John Hemingway, Irish fighter pilot, last surviving Battle of Britain pilot (born 1919)

1st anniversary in 2026

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When
Monday, March 17 20251 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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Person
John Hemingway (RAF officer)

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John Hemingway, Irish fighter pilot, last surviving Battle of Britain pilot (born 1919)

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