Adriaan Botha (SAAF officer)
Adriaan Jacobus Botha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 June 1921 Senekal, Orange Free State |
| Died | 14 June 1941 (aged 19) |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Adriaan Jacobus Botha was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 5 kills.[1]
He was shot down south of Bir Hacheim by a Bf -109 from I/JG27 on 14 June 1941.[2]
References
- ^ Shores, C; Williams C (15 July 2008). Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. ISBN 978-1-898697-00-8.
- ^ Thomas, Andrew (2003). Hurrican Aces 1941 -1945. Osprey. p. 51. ISBN 978-1841766102.
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