Robin Pare
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Robin Pare | |
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| Born | 16 July 1919 Wynberg |
| Died | 3 June 1942 (aged 22) |
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| Service | South African Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | P202945V |
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Robin Pare (16 July 1919 – 3 June 1942) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with five 'kills'.[1]
He was born in Wynberg, near Cape Town, in 1919. He joined the Permanent Force in 1939 and went to Military College, receiving his commission in April 1940. He joined 1 Squadron SAAF in May 1940 in East Africa, where he stayed until April 1941.[1]
He returned to South Africa as an instructor until October 1941 when he joined 5 Squadron SAAF in December 1941.[1]
Death
[edit]He was shot down on 3 June 1942 by Hans-Joachim Marseille.[1]
References
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