P/O J. R Stainton

[Steve Smith]

Hi,

Trying to identify the above, served as Adjutant on 218 Squadron August 1940.

Any help appreciated.

TIA

Steve

[paulmcmillan]

This technique usually works for me
"J. R Stainton" site:thegazette.co.u

Then


83413 site:thegazette.co.uk

So giving

John Ross STAINTON (83413).

[Resmoroh]

Steve,
John Ross Stainton
b. Q3 1915 Reg Blean 2a 1951
6 Aug 1940. Cmd John Ross Stainton (83413).
1947 to the USA
10 Mar 1981 Knighted as CEO British Airways
d. 5 Dec 2011
HTH
Peter Davies
Parents:
Q3 1909 George Stainton m. Helen Dorothy Ross Reg Winchester 2c 274a.
Brother: Q3 1920 b. Philip E Stainton Reg Maidstone 2a 1847

[paulmcmillan]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obi...-Stainton.html

[Steve Smith]

Gents,

My sincere thanks.

Steve