Sq/L John Smith M.B.E.

This may or may not be ‘Historic’ but this seems like a good place to start.

I visited my Mothers grave recently and as I made my way back through the graveyard I happened across this head-stone (see attached).

Does anyone have any information about this gentleman?

I realise that the name is a pretty common one but there can’t have been too many John Smiths who were a Squadron Leader and who also obtained an M.B.E.

The location is Haynes in Bedfordshire.

I know someone out there knows something

Any information would be most welcome and of great interest, thanks.