J.E. Johnson
Air Vice Marshal James Edgar Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, nicknamed "Johnnie", was a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot and flying ace—defined as a pilot that has shot down five or more enemy aircraft in aerial combat—who flew and fought during the Second World War. Johnson grew up and was educated in the East Midlands, where he qualified as an engineer. He served as an Assistant Engineer at Ilkeston and latterly to the Chigwell Urban District Council at Loughton. A sportsman, Johnson broke his collarbone while playing rugby, an injury that later complicated his ambitions of becoming a fighter pilot. Johnson had been interested in aviation since his youth and applied to join the RAF. He was initially rejected, first on social, and then on medical grounds; he was eventually accepted in August 1939. The injury problems, however, returned during his early training and flying career, resulting in him missing the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain between May and October 1940. In 1940 Johnson had an operation to reset his collarbone, and began flying regularly. He took part in the offensive sweeps over German-occupied Europe from 1941 to 1944, almost without rest. Johnson was involved in heavy aerial fighting during this period. His combat tour included participation in the Dieppe Raid, Combined Bomber Offensive, Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden,the Battle of the Bulge and the Western Allied invasion of Germany. Johnson progressed to the rank of group captain by the end of the war. Johnson was credited with 34 individual victories over enemy aircraft, as well as seven shared victories, three shared probable, 10 damaged, three shared damaged and one destroyed on the ground.[7][8] Johnson flew 700 operational sorties and engaged enemy aircraft on 57 occasions.[9] Included in his list of individual victories were 14 Messerschmitt Bf 109s and 20 Focke-Wulf Fw 190s destroyed making him the most successful RAF ace against the Fw 190. This score made him the highest scoring Western Allied fighter ace against the German Luftwaffe. Johnson continued his career in the RAF after the war, and served in the Korean War before retiring in 1966 with the rank of air vice marshal. He maintained an interest in aviation and did public speaking on the subject as well as entering into the business of aviation art. Johnnie Johnson remained active until his death from cancer in 2001.
13 Books Written
Wing Leader: The Top Scoring Allied Fighter Pilot of WWII
by J.E. Johnson
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
• 2 recommendations ❤️
Johnnie Johnson joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1939 as a week-end flier, and finished the war as the top-scoring Allied fighter pilot with 38 confirmed victories. WING LEADER is his account of the Battle of Britain, of the bitter fighting over Dieppe, and of the final battle across the skies of France and over the Rhine when, as a group captain, he commanded a British wing of the latest and most powerful Spitfires. "WING LEADER is a magnificent story of fighter pilots--so graphic in its description of aerial combat, so sympathetic in its portraits of fighting men that it will rank with the finest books which have come out of the war." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)
In World War One, pilots flew alone, engaging in aerial duels using rifles or revolvers. Solo planes evolved into two-seaters, then into ones capable of carrying entire squadrons. But, as aircraft gained speed and altitude, the trend reversed, and with the advent of supersonic technology, air warfare has come full circle--back to single numbers. The top-scoring Allied Fighter Pilot of World War Two chronicles the achievements of the greatest fliers of both sides, who played a big part in shaping the course of combat. 5 X 7 3/4.
Traces the history of aerial combat from World War I to the Falklands War, describes the evolution of aircraft technology and air war strategy, and looks at air combat in Vietnam
By Air Vice-Marshall J.E. 'Johnnie' Johnson and Wing Commander P.B. 'Laddie' Lucas.
A'blaize in the Night
by J.E. Johnson
A’Blaize in the Night is about a young girl coming of age and her journey in the face of racism, intolerance, secrets and lies. Blaize Jensen falls in love with Darren Cavage, and the story is told from their viewpoint. It is a love story that touches on issues that we are faced with every day. Blaize’s love for Darren earns her the wrath of her family. After her mother’s death, Blaize’s journey becomes more intense when she uncovers secrets and heart-wrenching lies. It is a story of life coming full circle, and the realization of what is truly important.
Interlocking Pieces
by J.E. Johnson
Is there life after death? In the instance of Darren Cavage, there most certainly is. Interlocking Pieces is the sequel to the cliffhanger ending of A’Blaize in the Night. The separation of Blaize and Darren is complicated by a chain of events that includes manslaughter, kidnapping and a devious plan that entwine lives in a web of deception on different levels. Although Blaize believes that her love has been lost forever, artistic talent and final broad strokes on an ordinary canvas provide clues and a most intriguing journey.
Only Three
by J.E. Johnson
Join Grampa on the adventure of a lifetime... Grampa's favorite comfy red chair is more than it seems. With just a pinch of imagination, it transforms into a raft, an airplane, or even a magic carpet, and whisks you off to distant lands! Search for pirate treasure, explore a coral reef, and soar above the clouds in this delightful tale. Only Three is a classic story of childhood wonder and adventure. It reminds us that anything is possible when you use your imagination!
Héros de l'air dans la RAF
by J.E. Johnson
Deux récits de pilotes qui contribuèrent grandement à la victoire. « Johnnie » Johnson est le « chasseur » britannique qui a obtenu les résultats les plus spectaculaires de la dernière guerre : 36 victoires officielles, et les plus hautes décorations de l’Empire : Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross, et bien d’autres. Il participa, après la bataille d’Angleterre, aux combats au-dessus de la Normandie et de la France.Gibson, figure légendaire du « Bomber Command », fut choisi pour diriger le raid le plus spectaculaire et le plus meurtrier de toute la guerre.Pour la première fois dans l’histoire de l’aviation, des quadrimoteurs allaient larguer en rase-mottes non plus des bombes mais des mines sur objectif terrestre : les barrages de la Ruhr, à 400 kilomètres à l’heure, de nuit, avec vingt-huit tonnes d’explosifs, en rasant la mer et le sol à moins de vingt mètres. La moitié des équipages ne reviendra pas... Ces épopées grandioses de la guerre aérienne, ils nous les racontent avec une modestie et une véracité exemplaires, nous décrivant les plus affolantes équipées, comme s’il s’agissait d’une simple balade.Une balade au-dessus de l’Europe à feu et à sang. Le commandant Guy Gibson est un vétéran ayant à son actif plus de 170 missions et constitué de 21 équipages choisis parmi le 5e Groupe pour former un nouvel escadron basé sur la base de la RAF de Scampton
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BLAST FURNACE IRREGULARITIES AND THEIR TREATMENT
by J.E. Johnson