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Person: Rock, John Frank
Name Rock, John Frank
Description A British army officer during WW2 who was a key driving force in the airborne training at the Central Landing School at Ringway Airfield. He became the Commanding Officer of the Glider Pilot Regiment but died as a result of an accident in a Hotspur glider trial on 27 September 1942.
Lived Born 25 Jul 1905, Died 8 Oct 1942
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945