John 'Jeff' Hawke - Adventurer
Hi All,
Just wondering today how much of the amazing career of John 'Jeff' Hawke is ever likley to be told. I'd love to write up an article for a mag, but the chances of getting to the truth and getting it published... Not gonna happen. However, the oddest bits come up on forii, so...
So I thought that a few of the folks here might have a contribution to make. I believe the following is true:
Led a group of B-25s over to England to film 'Hannover Street', the ferry flight commemorated in 'B-25s do fly IMC' - a classic documentary.
Killed when his light aircraft went into the sea between Italy and Yugoslavia. Why he was there has never been officially confirmed.
From a family with a proud Cornish heritage
And pilot of the B-25 cameraship the 'Psychadelic Monster' for the Battle of Britain film.
Large personality, large man, superb (if adventurous!) pilot.
Any stories?