Simpson, William John Biography 1992

SIMPSON, William John
Founder/President RAF Bomber Command Association (NZ), President NZ Pathfinder Association.
Born Hastings 31 April 1923. Married 1987 Jennifer Lawrence nee Draper; two children – Jennifer Ann Stewart (b […]), Peter Anness (b […]).
Educated Thames High School; Royal Air Force Technical College, England 1954-55; RAF Staff College, England 1957-58; US Senior Joint Service Staff College 1960.
Formerly NZ Public Service 1940-41, manufacturer 1945-48, managing director property company, UK 1961-68, managing director public stamp auctions NZ 1975-86. AMBIM.
Past committee member NZ Stamp Dealers’ Association.
Past president Auckland Officers’ Club 1989-91.
Political party activities: chairman National Party branch, Auckland 1975-78.
Military service in RNZAF 1941-45 as Flight Lieutenant, 1948-70 as Wing Commander.
Decorations include Pathfinder Badge 1944, Distinguished Flying Cross 1945, King’s Commendation 1951.
Leisure activities include philately, writing and research on NZ airmen in WWII, aircraft restoration and museum development, Museum of Transport and Technology.
Address 85 Tarawera Terrace, St Heliers, Auckland.