John Victor Yates
John Victor Yates (1897- ). Early aviator
1897 Born in Stourport
1913 1st October. Gained Army 2nd Class Flying Certificate
1918. 8th. Sec. Lieut. J. V. Yates (late Gen. List, R.F.C., on prob.) is confirmed in his rank as Sec. Lieut. ; Aug. 4th.
'Chapman's DH.6, registration letters G-EANU, was a two-seater trainer biplane which was painted blue which had received its certificate of airworthiness on 17th December, 1919. It was sold on to Mr. J. V. Yates of Croydon.'