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Sir John Salmond
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Maitland Salmond, (1881-1968) British military officer who rose to high rank in the Royal Flying Corps and then the Royal Air Force. During the First World War he served as a squadron commander, a wing commander and then as General Officer Commanding the RAF on the Western Front towards the end of the war. In 1924, he married Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Date: 1930
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This photograph captures Sir John Maitland Salmond, a distinguished British military officer who rose to the highest ranks in the Royal Flying Corps and then the Royal Air Force during the First World War. Born on January 18, 1881, Salmond began his military career as a squadron commander, then advanced to the position of wing commander. Towards the end of the war, he served as the General Officer Commanding the RAF on the Western Front. In 1924, he married Monica Grenfell, the elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. The photo was taken in 1930, a decade after the end of the war, as evidenced by Salmond's distinguished uniform adorned with numerous medals and decorations earned during his military service. Sir John Maitland Salmond's dedication and bravery during the First World War contributed significantly to the success of the British air forces. This image provides a glimpse into the life of a remarkable military figure, whose legacy continues to be celebrated in the annals of British military history.
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