John B. Selby
John Beauchamp Selby, ; 19 March 1915 – 5 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. He was credited with 5 aerial victories.
In early 1942 he was serving with No. 73 Squadron flying Hawker Hurricanes. He scored his first aerial victory against a Regia Aeronautica Fiat CR.42 on the night of 25/6 May 1942. He was promoted to Squadron leader in October 1943. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in November 1942 and the Distinguished Service Order in March 1943.
From February to April 1943 he was on leave and during this time he assisted Fitzroy Maclean in supply missions to the Yugoslav Partisans.
in April 1943 Selby was promoted to Wing commander and given command of No. 23 Squadron at RAF Luqa, Malta equipped with the de Havilland Mosquito. On the night of 20/1 July 1943 he scored his 5th aerial victory attaining flying ace status.
