John Anthony McCudden, MC (14 June 1897 – 18 March 1918) was a British flying ace of the First World War, credited with eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action, possibly by Hans Wolff. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden. McCudden's victor cannot be identified for certain since more than one German pilot made a claim in that combat. Wolff died in action only two months later, and his log book disappeared after the end of the war, and with it, details of the battle from his perspective.
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| - John Anthony McCudden, MC (14 June 1897 – 18 March 1918) was a British flying ace of the First World War, credited with eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action, possibly by Hans Wolff. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden. McCudden's victor cannot be identified for certain since more than one German pilot made a claim in that combat. Wolff died in action only two months later, and his log book disappeared after the end of the war, and with it, details of the battle from his perspective. (en)
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| - John Anthony McCudden (en)
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| - Vicinity of Saint-Souplet, France (en)
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| - Chatham, Kent, England (en)
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| - While on patrol he attacked single-handed two enemy triplanes, causing one to dive down steeply under control and the other to crash to the ground. On the day previous to this he destroyed a hostile two-seater, besides which he has driven down one other machine, which was observed to be destroyed, and four others completely out of control. He has always displayed great courage and determination. (en)
- "Jack" McCudden lived in the shadow of his elder brother, and was too anxious to emulate him. As an extremely gallant young pilot, in the short time that he was with the squadron he destroyed a number of enemy aircraft and was awarded the MC. He was, however, too impetuous and aggressive to last long, and was shot down and killed in March 1918. A great loss, but and inevitable end for a pilot who was always prepared to take on any odds. (en)
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