High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! John Francis Jackson DFC (23 February 1908 – 28 April 1942) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, credited with eight aerial victories. Born in Brisbane, he was a grazier and businessman when he joined the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve in 1936. Called up for active service following the outbreak of war in September 1939, he served with No. 23 Squadron in Australia before posting to the Middle East in November 1940. As a fighter pilot with No. 3 Squadron he flew Gloster Gladiators, Hawker Hurricanes and P-40 Tomahawks during the North African and Syria-Lebanon campaigns. He was Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions. Posted to the South West Pacific theatre in March 1942, Jackson was promoted to Squadron Leader and given command of No. 75 Squadron at Port Moresby, New Guinea, operating P-40 Kittyhawks. Described as "rugged, simple" and "true as steel", he earned praise for his leadership during the Battle of Port Moresby before his death in combat on 28 April 1942. His younger brother Les took over No. 75 Squadron, and also became a fighter ace. Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, is named in John Jackson`s honour.