A highly successful World War Two pilot for both the Royal Dutch Air Force and the British Royal Air Force, for whom he flew Spitfires - Flinterman later went on to break speed records and became managing director of Dutch airline Martinair. Jan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his war efforts in 1944 over Paris. Flinterman also served after the War and eventually reached the rank of Major. He also was in charge of Netherland's fighter pilot school before working in civil aviation. In terms of racing though, Flinterman's career was relatively short, and certainly not as distinguished as his flying career, with his best level being 500cc Formula 3.

Biography last updated 30 Nov 2015