John Oliver Andrews
| John Oliver Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 20, 1896 Waterloo, Lancashire, England |
| Died | May 29, 1989 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
British Army (1914–18) Royal Air Force (1918–45) |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held |
No. 12 (Fighter) Group (1942–43) No. 13 (Fighter) Group (1941–42) RAF Mount Batten (1932–34) No. 1 Squadron (1920) No. 221 Squadron (1918–19) No. 220 Squadron (1918) No. 209 Squadron (1918) |
| Battles/wars |
First World War Second World War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar |
Air Vice Marshal John Oliver Andrews, CB, DSO, MC & Bar (20 July 1896 – 29 May 1989) was an English flying ace of the First World War and later a senior officer in the Royal Air Force. He was credited with twelve aerial victories. His most significant victory was over German ace Stefan Kirmaier, although he also enjoyed some success against Max Immelmann and Manfred von Richthofen. He continued his military career through the Second World War, rising into increasingly responsible staff positions, then commanding two fighter groups during the war. His career was capped by his admission into the Order of the Bath.
John Oliver Andrews was a Manchester brewer's son. He attended Dame Alice Owen's School from 1908–1911, followed by attendance at Manchester High School from 1911–1912. He joined The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), being commissioned a second lieutenant on 9 October 1914.
After service in the infantry, Andrews transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. His first aerial service was as an observer/gunner; originally, he was seconded to No. 1 Squadron at Netheravon on 4 November 1914. He was then reassigned to observe on the Avro 504 in No.5 Squadron in June 1915. He qualified as a pilot on 15 October 1915, earning Royal Aero Club certificate number 1924 at Le Crotoy, France; on the 21st, he was officially appointed a flying officer (Observer). He was then assigned to the newly formed 24 Squadron as an Airco DH.2 pilot. On 16 December 1915, he was appointed a Flying Officer.
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