 C. G. Grey, Editor of "The Aeroplane", stated in a long obituary, "The history of John Cyril Porte is a tragedy relieved by the example of indomitable will and loyalty which he has set to all who serve the King.Few have suffered more and none have done better work in spite of physical and mental suffering".Walter Raleigh in his book "The War in the Air" summed up the importance of Porte's work during the First World War