Education
In 1936, he went to China, where he attended the School of Oriental Studies at Peking University.
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John Worrall
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32 Squadron in the Battle of Britain, flying the Hawker Hurricane. Early years
Worrall joined the in 1930 and was granted permanent status on 19 December 1931, in the rank of pilot officer He represented the College at Hockey.
Worrall initially joined Number.
1 Squadron, and then transferred to 208 Squadron on 28 February 1933. Second World War
Worrall was recalled and posted to Number.
32 Squadron in May 1940. While based at Biggin Hill and Hawkinge, Worrall participated in the Battle of Britain, commanding Number.
32 Squadron. Under his leadership, by the end of August 1940, Number.
32 Squadron had claimed 71 enemy aircraft shot down for five pilots killed. By the end of August, Number. 32 Squadron had destroyed 102 enemy aircraft.
Soon afterwards Worrall became a Fighter Controller at Biggin Hill"s control room.
Worrall"s only personal score was a half share, made on 31 August 1940. He was shot down only once on 20 July 1940, obliging him to a forced landing near Hawkinge in Hurricane Mk.
I, N2532. In March 1944 West/C Worrall was Stability and Support Operations/Headquarters, Number 216 Group.
Post War
In July 1945 Worrall became Senior Personnel Staff Officer at Headquarters, Transport Command. He continued to serve in the after the war, eventually rising to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal.
He retired on 1 January 1963. Following retirement from the, Worrall became Managing Director of The Advertising Agency Poster Bureau Limited in 1964 and 1965.
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January 14, 1988 (aged 76)