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WWII South African Air Force Grouping

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£200.00

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Here we have a small grouping to a SAAF Spitfire Pilot who was lost on 30th December 1943. Captain Dennis Stuart Waugh SAAF. 15/6/1942 Lt Waugh was wounded in the legs by an AA shell over Tobruk, landed and was taken to Tobruk hospital. Dennis recovered and posted back to squadron and was killed in action on a follow up tour. The group consists of the following:- 1, South African padded Pilot wings, removed from uniform. 2. Group of five minature medals. 3. Copies of various records. 4. Photo of Capt Waugh in uniform. KIA on 30 Dec 1943 BURIAL Moro River Canadian War Cemetery Ortona, Provincia di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Show Map GPS-Latitude: 42.3372111, Longitude: 14.415825 PLOT XIII. C. 7. Captain / Service Number: 103492V Service: South African Air Force Squadron: No. 40 Sqdn. SAAF Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire Trade: Pilot Deceased: Age 23 Circumstances of Death: Lost in aircraft Presumed Killed on an Operational Flight. Honours/Citations:
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-1945 & the Africa Service Medal Next of Kin: Son of Alexander S. and Mary W. Waugh, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Product Info

Product Info

  • Conflict World War II A
  • Nation Unknown Nation A
  • Item Type Medals Awards M
  • Military Branch Air Force H
Dealer Info

Dealer Info

  • Source Site Bob Sims Militaria Marketplace Listing Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
  • Currency GBP
  • Ships From Flag Yealmpton, Devon · United Kingdom
  • Product ID 173898

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