Joseph Berry (RAF officer)
Joseph Berry | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Joe |
| Born | 28 February 1920 Quarrington, County Durham, England |
| Died | 2 October 1944 (aged 24) Veendam, Netherlands |
| Buried | Scheemda Protestant Cemetery, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1944 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 256 Squadron RAF No. 153 Squadron RAF No. 255 Squadron RAF No. 501 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars |
Joseph Berry, DFC & Two Bars (28 February 1920 – 2 October 1944) was a British aviator and flying ace who shot down 59½ V-1 missiles ("flying bombs") during the Second World War, more than any other fighter pilot.