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Second Lieutenant '''John Bernard Russell''' was a [[World War I]] [[flying ace]] credited with five aerial victories.<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php</ref>
Second Lieutenant '''John Bernard Russell''' was a [[World War I]] [[flying ace]] credited with five aerial victories.<ref name=aerodrome>{{cite web |url=http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php |title=John Russell |publisher=theaerodrome.com |accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref>


==Early life and enlistment==
==Early life and enlistment==
Russell was born on 5 June 1894 in [[Pictou]], Nova Scotia; his mother was Mrs J. S. Russell. When he joined the [[Canadian Expeditionary Force]] on 17 May 1915, he was working as a banker. As his mother was then living in [[Ottawa]], and Russell enlisted there, it seems probable Russell was residing with his mother, especially as he was unmarried. He claimed no prior military experience. His physical examination noted that he was 5 feet 7 3/4 inches tall. He was dark complected, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He had a mole on his left shoulder, and a vaccination scar on his left arm. As was customary for Canadian enlistees, he swore allegiance to [[King George V]].<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/attestation/russell.php Retrieved 1 April 2012.</ref>
Russell was born on 5 June 1894 in [[Pictou]], Nova Scotia; his mother was Mrs J. S. Russell. When he joined the [[Canadian Expeditionary Force]] on 17 May 1915, he was working as a banker. As his mother was then living in [[Ottawa]], and Russell enlisted there, it seems probable Russell was residing with his mother, especially as he was unmarried. He claimed no prior military experience. As was customary for Canadian enlistees, he swore allegiance to [[King George V]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/attestation/russell.php |title=John Bernard Russell's Attestation Paper |website=www.theaerodrome.com |access-date=1 April 2012}}</ref>

==First World War aerial service==
==First World War aerial service==
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Russell became the aircrew on [[Airco DH.9]] bombers of [[No. 103 Squadron RAF]]. His first aerial success came at 2030 hours on 4 July 1918, when he was manning the guns in DH.9 number C6150, piloted by [[Roy Dodds]]. Russell drove a [[Pfalz D.III]] down out of control over [[La Bassée]].<ref name=aerodrome/>
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See also [[Aerial victory standards of World War I]]


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On 31 July, while flying with [[John Stevenson Stubbs]] as his pilot, Russell was credited with two more victories, as Stubbs drove one enemy aircraft down out of control while Russell similarly accounted for another. Their [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] citation noted that the odds against them were ten to two. The DFC was also awarded because they returned to the attack in a single plane low level bombing attack at 1,500 feet and bombed a train and lorries while surviving heavy ground fire.<ref name=aerodrome/>
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Russell became the aircrew on [[Airco DH.9]] bombers of [[No. 103 Squadron RAF]]. His first aerial success came at 2030 hours on 4 July 1918, when he was manning the guns in DH.9 number C6150, piloted by [[Roy Dodds]]. Russell drove a [[Pfalz D.III]] down out of control over [[La Bassée]].<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php Retrieved 2 April 2012.</ref>


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Russell was again paired with Stubbs on 25 August 1918. At 1115 hours, while mounted on DH.9 number D3274, they drove down out of control a [[Fokker D.VII]] fighter south of [[Armentières]], France, and destroyed another one southeast of the city.<ref name=aerodrome/>
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On 31 July, while flying with [[John Stevenson Stubbs]] as his pilot, Russell was credited with two more victories, as Stubbs drove one enemy aircraft down out of control while Russell similarly accounted for another. Their [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] citation noted that the odds against them were ten to two. The DFC was also awarded because they returned to the attack in a single plane low level bombing attack at 1,500 feet and bombed a train and lorries while surviving heavy ground fire.<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php Retrieved 2 April 2012.</ref>

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Russell was again paired with Stubbs on 25 August 1918. At 1115 hours, while mounted on DH.9 number D3274, they drove down out of control a [[Fokker D.VII]] fighter south of [[Armentières]], France, and destroyed another one southeast of the city.<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php Retrieved 2 April 2012.</ref>


The Distinguished Flying Cross for Russell and Stubbs was [[gazetted]] on 2 November 1918.<ref>''Supplement to the London Gazette'', 2 November 1918, p. 12976.</ref>
The Distinguished Flying Cross for Russell and Stubbs was [[gazetted]] on 2 November 1918.<ref>''Supplement to the London Gazette'', 2 November 1918, p. 12976.</ref>

==Post War career==
==Post War career==
Little is known of Russell's postwar career. However, it is known that he was transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]]'s unemployed list on 24 February 1919.<ref>''The London Gazette'', 14 October 1919, p. 12568.</ref> It is also known that he died in 1960.<ref>http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php Retrieved 2 April 2012.</ref>
Little is known of Russell's postwar career. However, it is known that he was transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]]'s unemployed list on 24 February 1919.<ref>''The London Gazette'', 14 October 1919, p. 12568.</ref> It is also known that he died in 1960.<ref name=aerodrome/>

==List of aerial victories==
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See also [[Aerial victory standards of World War I]]

Confirmed victories are numbered and listed chronologically. Unconfirmed victories are denoted by "u/c" and may or may not be listed by date.
{| class="wikitable" border="1" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto"
|-
!No.
!Date/time
!Aircraft
!Foe
!Result
!Location
!Notes
|-
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4 July 1918 @ 20:30 hours
| [[Airco DH.9]] serial number C6150
| [[Pfalz D.III]]
| Driven down out of control
| [[La Bassée]]
| Pilot: [[Roy Dodds]]
|-
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 31 July 1918
| Airco DH.9
| Enemy aircraft
| Driven down out of control
|
| Pilot: [[John Stevenson Stubbs|John Stubbs]]
|-
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 31 July 1918
| Airco DH.9
| Enemy aircraft
| Driven down out of control
|
| Pilot: John Stubbs
|-
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 25 August 1918 @ 11:15 hours
| Airco DH.9
| [[Fokker D.VII]]
| Driven down out of control
| South of [[Armentières]]
| Pilot: John Stubbs
|-
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 25 August 1918 @ 11:15 hours
| Airco DH.9
| Fokker D.VII
| Destroyed
| Southeast of Armentières
| Pilot: John Stubbs<ref>The Aerodrome http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php.</ref>
|-
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|}


==Sources of information==
==Sources of information==
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==References==
==References==


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Latest revision as of 13:34, 21 May 2022

John Bernard Russell
Born5 June 1894
Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died1960
AllegianceGeorge V of the British Empire
Service / branchEngineers; aviation
RankSecond lieutenant
UnitNo. 103 Squadron RAF
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Second Lieutenant John Bernard Russell was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Early life and enlistment

[edit]

Russell was born on 5 June 1894 in Pictou, Nova Scotia; his mother was Mrs J. S. Russell. When he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 17 May 1915, he was working as a banker. As his mother was then living in Ottawa, and Russell enlisted there, it seems probable Russell was residing with his mother, especially as he was unmarried. He claimed no prior military experience. As was customary for Canadian enlistees, he swore allegiance to King George V.[2]

First World War aerial service

[edit]

Russell became the aircrew on Airco DH.9 bombers of No. 103 Squadron RAF. His first aerial success came at 2030 hours on 4 July 1918, when he was manning the guns in DH.9 number C6150, piloted by Roy Dodds. Russell drove a Pfalz D.III down out of control over La Bassée.[1]

On 31 July, while flying with John Stevenson Stubbs as his pilot, Russell was credited with two more victories, as Stubbs drove one enemy aircraft down out of control while Russell similarly accounted for another. Their Distinguished Flying Cross citation noted that the odds against them were ten to two. The DFC was also awarded because they returned to the attack in a single plane low level bombing attack at 1,500 feet and bombed a train and lorries while surviving heavy ground fire.[1]

Russell was again paired with Stubbs on 25 August 1918. At 1115 hours, while mounted on DH.9 number D3274, they drove down out of control a Fokker D.VII fighter south of Armentières, France, and destroyed another one southeast of the city.[1]

The Distinguished Flying Cross for Russell and Stubbs was gazetted on 2 November 1918.[3]

Post War career

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Little is known of Russell's postwar career. However, it is known that he was transferred to the Royal Air Force's unemployed list on 24 February 1919.[4] It is also known that he died in 1960.[1]

List of aerial victories

[edit]

See also Aerial victory standards of World War I

Confirmed victories are numbered and listed chronologically. Unconfirmed victories are denoted by "u/c" and may or may not be listed by date.

No. Date/time Aircraft Foe Result Location Notes
1 4 July 1918 @ 20:30 hours Airco DH.9 serial number C6150 Pfalz D.III Driven down out of control La Bassée Pilot: Roy Dodds
2 31 July 1918 Airco DH.9 Enemy aircraft Driven down out of control Pilot: John Stubbs
3 31 July 1918 Airco DH.9 Enemy aircraft Driven down out of control Pilot: John Stubbs
4 25 August 1918 @ 11:15 hours Airco DH.9 Fokker D.VII Driven down out of control South of Armentières Pilot: John Stubbs
5 25 August 1918 @ 11:15 hours Airco DH.9 Fokker D.VII Destroyed Southeast of Armentières Pilot: John Stubbs[5]

Sources of information

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  1. ^ a b c d e "John Russell". theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. ^ "John Bernard Russell's Attestation Paper". www.theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  3. ^ Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 November 1918, p. 12976.
  4. ^ The London Gazette, 14 October 1919, p. 12568.
  5. ^ The Aerodrome http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/russell.php.

References

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