Description: Honouring a WWII Fighter Ace.
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Honouring a WWII Fighter Ace
John Arthur Houlton, known as Johnnie, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 23 September 1922. He was a Public Service cadet before joining the RNZAF in June 1941. His first instruction was at Harewood, followed by further training at Woodbourne. By May of 1942 he was undergoing further training in England, prior to being posted to No. 485 Squadron on June 7, flying Spitfire VBs out of Kenley.
His log book records notable incidents during operations, such as the entry for 11 July: “1 locomotive destroyed 1 damaged. Left pitot head and port light [of his aircraft] in a tree.”