Robert Talbot (SAAF officer)
Robert Talbot was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 10 'kills'.[1]
Robert Henry Talbot | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | 27 June 1916 Boksburg |
| Died | 3 June 1941 (aged 24) |
| Buried | Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service number | 102795V |
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Born in Boksburg, he joined the South African Air Force and received his pilot wings in October 1939. He flew Hawker Hartebees with 13 Squadron SAAF in 1940 before being posted to 274 Squadron from September 1940 to January 1941, taking part in the first Libyan Campaign. He was briefly posted home but then joined 1 Squadron SAAF in April 1941, flying Hurricanes. On 3 June 1941 his aircraft was damaged during a strafing run and his Hurricane crashed into the sea on the way back to base and he was killed.[1]
References
- Shores, C; Williams C. Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.
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