Percy Jack Clayson MC, DFC (born 7 June 1896) was a British flying ace in the First World War credited with 29 victories.
He then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, being appointed a probationary temporary second lieutenant on the General List on 19 July 1917,[4] and was confirmed in the rank on 28 September.
[17] In 1936 Clayson was the Chief Ground Instructor at the Civil Training Flying School operated by the Bristol Aeroplane Company at Yatesbury.
[18] During World War II Clayson returned to active service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve being appointed a flying officer in the Administrative and Special Duties Branch on 20 December 1941.
He has brought down several hostile machines, one of which was forced to land in our lines, and has engaged massed enemy troops and transport from a very low altitudes with machine-gun fire, inflicting heavy casualties.
He has displayed the most marked determination, courage and skill.A patrol leader of great skill, and a skilful marksman, whose personal fighting successes have proved of much value to his squadron.