John Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1921 Oxford, England |
| Died | 5 January 2004 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 85 Squadron No. 488 Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
| Relations | Glenvil Hall (father) |
| Other work | Queen's Counsel |
John Hall, DFC & Bar, QC (25 December 1921 – 5 January 2004) was a British barrister and flying ace who served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He is credited with having shot down eight aircraft.
Born in Oxford, Hall was studying in France at the time of the outbreak of the Second World War. Returning to the United Kingdom, he joined the RAF in August 1940. Following the completion of his training, in January 1942 he was posted to No. 85 Squadron where he flew the Douglas A-20 Havoc night fighter for several months. He then performed instructing duties for a time before joining No. 488 Squadron, another night fighter unit. Flying the De Havilland Mosquito heavy fighter, he achieved several aerial victories from January 1944 through to March 1945.
Returning to civilian life after the war, he studied law and then became a barrister, establishing his own legal practice. He was a prominent lawyer, becoming a Queen's Counsel in 1967 and later advising the financial services industry. He died in January 2004, aged 82.