Christopher Shannon (RAF airman) facts for kids

This page is about the World War I flying ace. For the 21st century London fashion designer, see Christopher Shannon.

Quick facts for kids Christopher James Shannon DFM
Born	1899 Stamford Hill, London, England
Died	Unknown
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army Royal Air Force
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	No. 22 Squadron RFC
Battles/wars	World War I • Western Front
Awards	Distinguished Flying Medal

Sergeant Christopher James Shannon DFM (born 1899, date of death unknown) was an English First World War flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

In 1917 Shannon was serving in No. 22 Squadron RFC, flying as an observer/gunner in the Bristol F.2b two-seater fighter. His first aerial victory came 21 August 1917 with pilot Lieutenant T. W. Martin, driving down out of control a Fokker D.VII north of Cambrai. His subsequent victories were gained with pilot Lieutenant Frank George Gibbons. He destroyed two D.VIIs over Haynecourt on 2 September, drove down another D.VII over Quesnoy Wood on 16 September, and drove down his fifth and final D.VII between Sensée Canal and Cambrai on 27 September.

On 31 December 1918 Shannon was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.

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