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John Evans

Name : John Evans

John joined the RAF in late 1942. He qualified as a pilot and was posted to 158 Squadron at RAF Lissett. His 12th operation on 12th May 1944 was to Hasselt, where his Halifax was shot down by a night fighter. He evaded capture with the help of the Resistance in the Freteval Forest, and got back to England in September 1944.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

The Hard Way Home by Robert Taylor. (AP)

Aircraft for : John Evans
A list of all aircraft associated with John Evans. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Halifax Click the name above to see prints featuring Halifax aircraft. Manufacturer : Handley Page Production Began : 1941 Retired : 1952 Number Built : 6177	Halifax Royal Air Force heavy Bomber with a crew of six to eight. Maximum speed of 280mph (with MK.VI top speed of 312mph) service ceiling of 22,800feet maximum range of 3,000 miles. The Halifax carried four .303 browning machine guns in the tail turret, two .303 browning machines in the nose turret in the MK III there were four .303 brownings in the dorsal turret. The Handley Page Halifax, first joined the Royal Air Force in March 1941 with 35 squadron. The Halifax saw service in Europe and the Middle east with a variety of variants for use with Coastal Command, in anti Submarine warfare, special duties, glider-tugs, and troop transportation roles. A total of 6177 Halifax's were built and stayed in service with the Royal Air Force until 1952

Squadrons for : John Evans
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by John Evans. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.158 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 4th September 1918 Fate : Disbanded 31st December 1945 Strength in unity Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.158 Sqn RAF	No.158 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

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