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John Lindsay Barker
Born (1910-11-12)November 12, 1910
Died May 7, 2004(2004-05-07) (aged 93)
Place of birth Hull, England
Place of death Exeter, England
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Ensign of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Years of service 1931–1963
Rank Air Vice Marshal
Commands held Royal Ceylon Air Force
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Companion of the Order of the Bath
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Flying Cross
Mention in Despatches (2)

Air Vice Marshal John Lindsay Barker CB, CBE, DFC, RAF (12 November 1910 – 7 May 2004) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during World War II and the following years. He was the second Commander of the Royal Ceylon Air Force during the early 1960s.

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Preceded by
G C Bladon
Commander of the Royal Ceylon Air Force
1959–1963
Succeeded by
Edward Amerasakera
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