Best British flying ace of World War II, James &#x27;Johnny&#x27; Johnson (James Edgar Johnson, 1915 - 2001) with a Labrador named Sally. In the background Spitfire fighter Mk.IX (Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX). Johnson first combat missions completed in December 1940 as part of 616 Squadron. During the patrol raids over occupied Europe, he claimed his first victory confirmed June 26, 1941 brought down to &#x27;Spitfire» Mk.IIA Bf.109E German fighter over northern France