He was born in Fullarton, South Australia on 30th of April 1925. He joined the RAAF on the 22nd of May 1943.
In the RAAF John flew with 76 Squadron on Kittyhawks. On one sortie he was shot and wounded, and landed on the beach at Moratai.
After returning to active service, he trained on Spitfires. During this time the war ended. He was discharged with the rank of Flying Officer on the 2nd of July 1946.
He started his airline flying with ANA before moving to TAA where he flew for a time in New Guinea. On returning to Melbourne he flew the turboprop Viscount, and the jet DC 9 and B 727. He retired in 1982.
John Dawe passed away 18 July 2004, aged 79.
