Global InformationJack Rife Beirnes information
Jack Rife Beirnes | |
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| Born | 24 November 1914 Birtle, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | 1 June 1945 (aged 30) Sønderborg, Denmark |
| Buried | Aabenraa, Denmark |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service/ |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940 - 1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | C13458 |
| Unit | 1 ANS RCAF 2 ANS RCAF 118 Sqn RCAF |
| Commands held | 438 Sqn RCAF |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Battle of the Atlantic West Coast Defense European Air War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Jack Rife Beirnes (24 November 1914 – 1 June 1945) was a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron leader who flew Kittyhawk fighters on home defense in Canada and then commanded a squadron of Hawker Typhoons over Europe during the Second World War.[1] He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar for his successes while serving with No. 438 Squadron RCAF. He lost his life in a flying accident at the end of his third combat tour.[2]
- ^ Halliday, Hugh A. (1992). Typhoon and Tempest. CANAV. ISBN 0-921022-06-9.
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