Hubert Jones

Who was Hubert Jones?

Hubert William Godfrey Jones, also known as Hubert Wilson Godfrey Jones Penderel, was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

Hubert Jones was born in Llandeilo, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones. His brother, Captain E.A.H. Penderel of the Tank Corps and Royal Fusiliers resided at Garth, Rhyd-y-fro, Pontardawe. On 18 October 1928 he assumed the surname of Penderel. On 30 March 1929 at All Saints Cathedral Cairo, he married Aetheldreda Luxton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luxton Loney, of Ocean Avenue, Edgecliff In 1931 he petitioned the High Court for nullity of marriage.

On 14 May 1943 Group Captain Penderel of RAF Middle Wallop, having passed through RAF Martlesham Heath, on a secret trial flight in Hurricane HV 895 over the Sudbourne battle training area, crashed and was killed at Orford Ness. His ashes were interred at Llanguicke Churchyard.