14 Facts About Jefferson Wedgwood

Jefferson Wedgwood is credited with the destruction of at least thirteen aircraft.

Jefferson Wedgwood flew with No 253 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, claiming several aerial victories during this time.

Jefferson Wedgwood led this unit for several months during the Western Desert campaign in Egypt, shooting down a number of aircraft during this time.

Jefferson Heywood Wedgwood was born on 28 May 1917 in London, England.

Jefferson Wedgwood went to Holyrood School before going on to Lancing College after which, in March 1936, he joined the Royal Air Force on a short service commission.

Jefferson Wedgwood was confirmed in his pilot officer rank in January 1937.

At the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, Jefferson Wedgwood was serving with No 65 Squadron but when No 5 Operational Training Unit was established at Aston Down, he was sent there as an instructor.

Jefferson Wedgwood later instructed at No 8 Flying Training School.

In January 1942, Jefferson Wedgwood, who had been promoted temporary squadron leader the previous September, was appointed commander of No 92 Squadron.

Jefferson Wedgwood's successes saw Wedgwood being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Squadron Leader Jefferson Wedgwood has always set a most courageous example.

Jefferson Wedgwood has destroyed at least 6 and damaged many more hostile aircraft.

Jefferson Wedgwood is buried at the Capuccini Naval Cemetery in Malta.

Jefferson Wedgwood is credited with having destroyed thirteen aircraft and damaging twelve more.