Seventy years ago, John Freeborn was one of the Royal Air Force’s leading fighter pilots, acclaimed for his exploits off Dunkirk and in the air above English villages during the Battle of Britain. Of ...

JOHN Connell Freeborn, who has died aged 90, flew more operational hours in the Battle of Britain than any other pilot. Blunt and with a sparkling, pugnacious humour, John was fiercely proud of his ...

John Freeborn, second from right, relaxes with fellow Royal Air Force pilots from 74 Squadron at their base in Hornchurch, Essex, in August 1940. Also pictured: Roger Boulding (with dog) and Henryk ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Wing Commander John Freeborn was one of the RAF's leading fighter ''aces'' in the Battle of Britain, during which he flew more ...

Freeborn had already seen much action before the Battle. Flying Spitfires with 74 (Tiger) Squadron, he was heavily engaged in the air fighting during the retreat of the British Expeditionary Force to ...

Freeborn had already seen much action before the Battle. Flying Spitfires with 74 (Tiger) Squadron, he was heavily engaged in the air fighting during the retreat of the British Expeditionary Force to ...