Josef František

Military Person

1914 – 1940

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Who was Josef František?

Sergeant Josef František DFM* was a Czech fighter pilot and World War II flying ace who flew for the air forces of Czechoslovakia, Poland and the United Kingdom. He is famous as being the first highest scoring ace in the Battle of Britain.

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Born
Oct 7, 1914
Otaslavice
Also known as
  • Josef Frantisek
Died
Oct 8, 1940
Ewell

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on July 23, 2013

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