John Day (RAF officer)

John Day was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer during the Second World War, notable for his contributions to aerial reconnaissance and photographic intelligence.

Day's early career in the RAF is not widely documented. However, he became a key figure in the development and application of photographic interpretation techniques used to gather intelligence on enemy installations and activities. He was particularly involved in the analysis of aerial photographs taken over occupied Europe.

Day's work involved identifying and interpreting targets such as enemy airfields, factories, and troop movements. His expertise in photo interpretation allowed the RAF to plan bombing raids more effectively and assess the damage inflicted on enemy targets. The accuracy of his analysis contributed significantly to the Allied war effort.

Specific details regarding Day's rank, decorations, and post-war activities are limited in publicly available sources. Nevertheless, his contribution to photographic intelligence during a crucial period of the war is recognised.