John Milne Checketts was a notable New Zealand flying ace in World War II, credited with destroying over 14 enemy aircraft. Born in 1912 in Invercargill, he joined the RNZAF in 1940 and served in several squadrons, including as a commander of No. 485 Squadron. He was shot down over France but rescued by the French Resistance. Post-war, he commanded RNZAF air bases and established a successful aerial topdressing company before retiring in 1954. He engaged in conservation work and passed away in 2006 at the age of 94.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Invercargill
Place of Death: Christchurch
Educated At: Aurora College
Occupation: flying ace
Employers: Royal New Zealand Air Force | Royal Air Force | Aerial topdressing company
Awards Received: Distinguished Flying Cross | Silver Star | Distinguished Service Order
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Pisces 1 | 1 Pisces 37 | 20 Gemini 39 |
| Moon | 20 Pisces 17 | 23 Scorpio 36 | 7 Taurus 6 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 49 | 10 Pisces 13 | 13 Gemini 57 |
| Venus | 25 Capricorn 35 | 8 Aries 57 | 14 Gemini 4 |
| Mars | 7 Gemini 36 | 17 Cancer 7 | 8 Leo 42 |
| Jupiter | 12 Sagittarius 36 | 11 Gemini 41 | 8 Sagittarius 53 |
| Saturn | 15 Taurus 3 | 19 Pisces 32 | 27 Taurus 41 |
| Uranus | 1 Aquarius 6 | 23 Taurus 27 | 2 Aquarius 57 |
| Neptune | 21 Cancer 26 | 28 Pisces 34 | 22 Cancer 17 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 1 | 2 Aquarius 38 | 28 Gemini 18 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 27 | 28 Pisces 50 | 18 Aries 28 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 27 | 28 Virgo 50 | 18 Libra 28 |
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