Family
Deere married Joan Fenton on 18 September 1945. They had two children, Jaqueline (born July 1946) and John.
Deere was the third of six sons, Pat, Brian, Leslie (known as Jimmy), Kevin and Des. Four of his brothers served in the armed forces during the Second World War.
Brian Deere's son, Brenden Deere between 2001 and 2009 restored back to flying status Spitfire Mark IX PV270. This aircraft is painted in his uncle's markings when he was Wing Commander Flying at Biggin Hill in June 1943.
Read more about this topic: Alan Christopher Deere
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