Surname Forenames / Initials / (Nickname) Nationality Rank Trade Service No Primary Aircraft Reg Period Status / Comments Date of Death Age at death Grave Ref Country Cemetery/Memorial Additional Information Decorations & Citations
Anderson (Andy) USA Lieutenant Pilot LN384 (R-Robert) Returned to USA after the war.
Andrews Ernest R SA Air Mechanic 101539V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 19 Grave 849. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Ernest and Anne Andrews, of Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa.
Attwell NH SA WO II 542643V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 19 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Leslie W. and Alma A. Attwell, of Maraisburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Aylett FW SA WO II 542987V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial
Austin Frank Lawlor Wentworth SA Captain Senior Navigation Officer Various Oct 1944 - April 1945 Served with 24 Sqn in the Western desert and then 26 Sqn. Survived 2 crash landings and was with 26 Sqn until the end of trhe war. 2001 83 Mentioned in Despatches 1943
Baxter Edward (Ted) Alexander SA Lieutenant Pilot 205756V MP572 Killed in aircraft accident, engine cut, stalled attempting to land downwind, Takoradi. 01 Jun 1943 25 Grave 39. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Johannes T. Baxter and Hillie Baxter; husband of Noel P. Baxter, of Manfield, Angus.
Beattie Hedley UK 2nd Lieutenant Pilot 45311 RAF HZ709 Kiiled in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 2nd Lt Beattie was a passenger. 17 Jan 1945 Plot 4. Row J. Grave 1 Nigeria Yaba cemetery
Beattie Samuel Sinclair SA Lieutenant Pilot 207210V MP572 Killed in aircraft accident, engine cut, stalled attempting to land downwind, Takoradi. 01 Jun 1943 28 Grave 42. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of James and Annie Beattie, of Glasgow.
Bee Albert Lawrence SA Air Mechanic 209691V LN384 (R-Robert) Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 26 Grave 58. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Albert and Elizabeth Bee; husband of Ivy P. Bee, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Benn Harland Trevor SA WO II 542859V Mar - Sept 1943 Killed in action. Harland died in Europe whilst on his 3rd tour of duty. He was then with 34 Sqn SAAF flying Liberators. 02 Mar 1945 Panel 19, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Max and Sadie Benn, of Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa.
Botha CM SA Lieutenant 542549V MP595 Killed in action. The aircraft was lost during a flare-dropping and dummy attack exercise with a naval unit. The Wellington released its flares but carried on its dive straight into the sea, broke up and burst into flames. 16 Oct 1944 31 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Christian Mauritz Botha and Maria Elizabeth Botha; husband of Enid Nichol Botha.
Boyd Graham S SA Lieutenant 206077V HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 21 Panel 12, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Graham S. and Mavis Boyd, of Stanger, Natal, South Africa. Graham attended Kearsney College from 1937 to 1940. He was an outstanding sportsman. Played 1st XI cricket 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940 (Capt). Played 1st XV Rugby 1938, 1939, 1940. Natal Schools Cricket 1940. Prefect 1940. Tennis colours 1938.
Brown HS SA Captain 103259V HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 27 Panel 12, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Frederick S. and Jessie F. Brown, of Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.
Campbell David Norman SA Lieutenant 96649V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 31 Panel 12, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of David and Jessie Yallup Campbell; husband of Pamela J. Campbell, of Houghton, Johannesburg, Transvaal South Africa.
Cleary Patrick William SA Lieutenant 32914V April - Aug 1943 Fell ill on 1st August 1943, possibly with a tropical disease. He was repatriated to the Union and admitted to hospital. Born on the 4 January 1923 in Pretoria. Son of Frances Cleary (Mother). He attended Marist Brothers Catholic School in Johannesburg, where he gained his Senior Certificate. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, The War Medal and Africa Service Medal
Cronin P SA Lieutenant 206058V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 Grave 844. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery
Currie Walter Herbert SA Lieutenant 542531V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 21 Plot 4. Row L. Grave 2. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Son of Walter J. Currie, and of Nora Currie, of Highlands Rail, Cape Province, South Africa. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. On Grahamstown Cathedral Parish Church memorial.
De Saxe Dennis Charles SA Lieutenant Pilot 542617V LN384 (R-Robert) Returned to RSA at the end of the war. Passed away in Johannesburg, May 1982. Cremated SA
Dell Ian Burnett SA 2nd Lieutenant 77570V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 25 Panel 19, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Edward W. and Esther A. Dell, of Lindley, Orange Free State, South Africa. On Grahamstown Cathedral Parish Church memorial.
Dietrich HA SA Captain 205524V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 28 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. M. Dietrich, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. C.A.S.A.
Dodds Victor SA WO LN384 (R-Robert) Survived the war. Whereabouts unknown.
Du Toit DA SA Lt Colonel Assumed command of ‘26’ on 15 March 1943. Handed over command to Major JI Nash in October 1943.
Du Toit JH SA Lieutenant 328617V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial
Evans Samuel UK Pilot Officer (RAF) W.Op./Air Gnr. 54256 HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 21 Panel 7, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Samuel was the youngest of 5 children, born 1st October, 1922, near Ludlow, Shropshire, England, to Samuel & Jemima Evans who were both Welsh.
Fell Alexander Norman Coventry SA Lieutenant 102084V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 29 Grave 51. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of John Fell and Janet Fell, of Randfontein, Transvaal, South Africa. Commemoration stone in Greenhills Cemetery in Randfontein
Few Stanley UK Flight Lieutenant W.Op./Air Gnr. 543861 (RAF?) Aug 43 to Oct 45 Stanley Few qualified as Air Gunner and Wireless Operator and joined No. 26 Sqn in August 1943, After a further period of training, Few joined No. 12 Sqn SAAF in Italy and, flying Marauders, completed 14 daylight bombing raids before the end of the Italian campaign. South African Air Force 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; War Medal; Africa Service Medal, the War Medal renamed.
Fillis Robert L Benjamin SA Lieutenant 100236V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 21 Grave 847. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of William and Beatrix Fillis, of North Shepstone, Natal, South Africa.
Fourie LP SA Lieutenant 328266V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 Panel 19, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial
Giraudeau Alexander Hugh SA Lieutenant 328979V HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 35 Panel 12, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Attended Glenwood High School, Durban
Glossop WA SA WO II Air Gunner LN384 (R-Robert) ? Returned to RSA after the War. Last known address, Emmerentia Jhb.
Habergam Tom Lumb SA Lieutenant Observer 207269V MP572 Killed in aircraft accident, engine cut, stalled attempting to land downwind, Takoradi 01 Jun 1943 26 Grave 44. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of William C. Habergham and Eleanor Habergham; husband of Beryl C. Habergham, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Commemoration stone in Gildersome Cemetery, Yorkshire
Hanes Garth Evan (Spike) SA Lieutenant S-Sugar
Hiatt TC SA Air Mechanic 577227V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 32 Plot 4. Row J. Grave 3. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Son of Thomas C. Hiatt and Violet Hiatt; husband of Phyllis M. Hiatt, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Janssens Georges Bernard Belgian 2nd Lieutenant Pilot 131.65042 MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. Georges was a Belgian Air force officer assigned to 26 Squadron. 07 Nov 1943 Born 13th June 1901 in Aalter, Belgium to father Karel and mother Romaine de Mey. He was married to Flora de Wulf. Georges was a war volunteer in 1918 and later returned to service in WW2. Georges was the recipient of many decorations. (See details on his page on this website)
Jones GK Lt Colonel Lt. Col GK Jones relieved Lt. Col JI Nash as OC 26 Squadron in June 1944.
Jooste Benjamin John SA Corporal Ground crew Benjamin John Jooste, joined the South African Air Force in 1942, having failed a medical examination on a previous attempt to join up. He was initially retained in various bases in the Republic but eventually transferred to No.26 Squadron where he served for over a year before being returned to South Africa. He was eventually given a discharge in 1945 on medical grounds. 01-Apr-70
Jordan John James A SA Air Mechanic 279491V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 20 Plot 4. Row K. Grave 2. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery His brother Edward Charles also died on service
Joubert PJ SA WO I 328467V HZ525 Killed in action. Aircraft lost one engine and had to ditch in the sea. Only the aircraft commander Lt RH van Eeden survived. 04 Mar 1944 19 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Joubert, of Pokwani, Cape Province, South Africa.
Klatzkin A SA Lieutenant 329188V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 32 Plot 4. Row L. Grave 1. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Husband of Dorothy J. Klatzkin, of Johannesburg Transvaal, South Africa.
Kreil Gideon Petrus SA Lieutenant 206173V HZ525 Killed in action. Aircraft lost one engine and had to ditch in the sea. Only the aircraft commander Lt RH van Eeden survived. 04 Mar 1944 26 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Jacobus A. and Hester C. Kreil, of De Doorns, Cape Province, South Africa. On Worcester War Memorial, Western Cape
Lamb Arthur G SA Flight Sergeant 208106V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 Panel 12, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial
Lawrence Douglas Harold George SA Lieutenant Pilot 207158V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 22 Grave 842. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Harold A. and Violet M. Lawrence, of Katberg, Cape Province, South Africa. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown
Layde WJ SA WO I 328406V HZ525 Killed in action. Aircraft lost one engine and had to ditch in the sea. Only the aircraft commander Lt RH van Eeden survived. 04 Mar 1944 19 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of William P. and Constance F. Layde, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Leviton L DE W SA WO I 328321V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 20 Panel 19, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Israel and Katherina F. Leviton, of Winburg, Orange Free State, South Africa.
Long Donald C SA WO I 578143V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 21 Grave 848. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Harold A. and A.S. Susie Long, of Hopefountain, Grahamstown, Cape Province, South Africa.
Macdonald Hector Omdurman SA Captain 203267V LN384 (R-Robert) Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 44 Grave 55. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Service in Royal Flying Corps & RAF in WW1 with 84 Squadron. 7 Victories. Born 29 June 1899 in Cape Town. Commissioned 20 July 1917 & posted to 84 Squadron on 3 Feb 1918. He was injured in a crash on 6 July 1918. Several months later, he returned to duty. After the war, he returned to South Africa & became a sugar grower. He was killed 2 Dec 1943 in a crash while serving as an armaments officer in the SAAF. Husband of Kathleen Maud (nee Gould - born in Durban, died in 1960).
Mackay John George UK Pilot Officer (RAFVR) 76919 . 26 Jan 41 44 Sec. F. Grave 45. United Kingdom Scone Cemetery Son of Donald and Christina Sutherland Mackay; husband of Olga Alexandra Ritchie Mackay, of Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia.
Martin RW SA WO II 542796V HZ525 Killed in action. Aircraft lost one engine and had to ditch in the sea. Only the aircraft commander Lt RH van Eeden survived. 04 Mar 1944 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial
Mayhew Garnet Charles SA WO I W.Op./Air Gnr. 336576V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 21 Panel 19, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Oliver J. Mayhew, and of Constance E. Mayhew, of Riviera, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.
McLaughlin HJM SA Air Mechanic 210296V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 22 Plot 4. Row K. Grave 1. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Son of Arthur C. McLoughlin and Maria I. E. McLoughlin, of Port Elizabeth Cape Province, South Africa.
McNab David E SA Lieutenant Pilot 207193V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 Grave 843. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery
McPherson IG SA Captain Pilot Q-Queenie In charge of ‘C’ Flight in Takoradi. Passed away in Johannesburg, October 1988.
Morland Louis SA Flight Sergeant W.Op./Air Gnr. 328761V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 21 Grave 47. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Morland, of Springs, Transvaal, South Africa.
Morrison David Charles SA Lieutenant Pilot 92351V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 Grave 52. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Eldest son of Alexander (Sandy) and Annie Morrison. Born in Belfast N Ireland. The family then emigrated to Durban, Natal, South Africa in the 1920's. Educated at Durban High School (DHS) and was an extremely talented amateur boxer and obtained his Provincial (Natal) Colours for boxing.
Mortimer Claude Justin (Jutty) SA 2nd Lieutenant Air Gunner 95314V
Motley Cecil Godfrey SA Flight Sergeant 135120V LN384 Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 30 Grave 57. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of John and May Motley; husband of Suzanne Motley.
Mullinean Johnny Navigator Q-Queenie
Murray Reginald Vaughan SA Flight Sergeant W.Op./Air Gnr. 206200V MP572 Killed in aircraft accident, engine cut, stalled attempting to land downwind, Takoradi. 01 Jun 1943 21 Grave 43. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of John W. Murray and Agnes S. Murray, of Alice, Cape Province, South Africa.
Nagel Walter Thomas SA Lieutenant 542620V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 27 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of John L. and Ivy M. Nagel, of Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
Nash JI Major (Later prom to Lt. Colonel) Initially led A Flight, Pointe Noire. Took over command of 26 Sqn in October 1943
NEL GC SA Lieutenant 542724V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 21 Panel 19, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Christoffel C. and Jessie A. Nel, of Kokstad, Cape Province, South Africa.
O'Leary T UK Flight Sergeant W.Op./Air Gnr. RAF 972605 MP572 Killed in aircraft accident, engine cut, stalled attempting to land downwind, Takoradi. 01 Jun 1943 22 Grave 40 Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. O'Leary, of Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Oosthuizen HP SA Lieutenant 328865V HZ522 Killed in action. Lost while on a search & rescue mission for the crew of a Sunderland in distress. A second Sunderland, spotted the wreckage of an aircraft burning on the surface of the sea that evening. The hospital ship "Chantilly" picked up the crew of the originally missing flying-boat in a completely different locality. 03 Oct 1944 27 Panel 17, Column 1. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Percy H. and Catharina L. Oosthuizen; husband of Tinie Oosthuizen, of Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa. B.LL.
Peace Robert (Bob) Lee USA Lieutenant Pilot When the USA entered WW II, Bob was notified that he would have to return to America to be drafted but wasn't given money to make the trip. He & about 100 other Americans in the same situation went to South Africa to join up there.  Bob served as a member of the South African Air Force until 1946. 08 Sep 1987 Bob was born in Irvine Kentucky, January 9th, 1917
Perkins Robert M SA Major Pilot 102763V LN384 (R-Robert) Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 31 Grave 54. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of George Perkins and Norah N. Perkins, of Isipingo Beach, Natal, South Africa; husband of Daphne Perkins.
Phillips Williams Arthur Charles UK Flying Officer 74543RAF . 01 Jul 1943 25. C. 2. United Kingdom Brookwood Military Cemetery Son of Charles Phillips, and of Kathleen Phillips, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Quinn Austin Robert UK Flight Lieutenant RAFVR 133472 HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 31 Plot 4. Row J. Grave 2. Nigeria Yaba Cemetary Son of James and Mary Jane Quinn; husband of Joan Winifred Quinn, of Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. B.A. (Manchester).
Raw Herbert (Herbie) SA Air Gunner Q-Queenie Returned to RSA after the War. Became a sugar farmer.
Rogers Cedric Llewellyn SA 2nd Lieutenant 11246V HZ523 KIA 17th May 1944. The aircraft got into difficulties & could not reach base. A radio message was picked up that the crew was baling out; search parties were sent out, joined by Wellingtons after daybreak. By that evening 7 of the crew had been found; the body of 2nd Lt CL Rogers was found by Gold Coast troops 3 days later at the foot of a giant tree in almost impenetrable forest. It seemed his parachute had caught in the upper branches and, misjudging the height, he had released his harness and fallen to his death. 17 May 1944 23 Grave 64. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Edgar W. Rogers and Eva J. P. Rogers, of Cathcart, Cape Province, South Africa.
Rollnick Ezra Jonathan SA Lieutenant 328929V MP595 Killed in action. The aircraft was lost during a flare-dropping and dummy attack exercise with a naval unit. The Wellington released its flares but carried on its dive straight into the sea, broke up and burst into flames. 16 Oct 1944 25 Grave 70. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Bertha Rollnick, of Cape Town, South Africa. B. Comm.
Rosenberg Errol G SA Lieutenant 103460V 'A' 564 & 'D' 567 Errol arrived in Takoradi close to the end of the war, having distinguished himself in 23 and 25 Squadrons. He returned to SA after the war. Errol turned 90 in 2009!
Rowe IV SA Lieutenant 328757V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 30 Grave 845. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Valentine and Beatrice V. Rowe; husband of Dorothy A. Rowe, of Oakdene, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Rowson SH SA Lieutenant 104614V HZ525 Killed in action. Aircraft lost one engine and had to ditch in the sea. Only the aircraft commander Lt RH van Eeden survived. 04 Mar 1944 31 Panel 17, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Samuel and Ida Rowson; husband of Eileen E. Rowson, of Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa.
Sackstein Solomon SA WO II 581382V MP595 Killed in action. The aircraft was lost during a flare-dropping and dummy attack exercise with a naval unit. The Wellington released its flares but carried on its dive straight into the sea, broke up and burst into flames. 16 Oct 1944 Grave 71. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery
Sarson DG SA Lieutenant 206473V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 25 Plot 4. Row K. Grave 3. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Son of William J. Sarson and Elizabeth Sarson, of Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa husband of Joan K. Sarson.
Saul Edward Lawrence SA 2nd Lieutenant W.Op. 96223V LN384 Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 23 Grave 56. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Jack and Gertrude Saul, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Schadwell Ronald Mark SA Lieutenant 102342V MP591 Killed in aircraft accident. Crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for patrol from Takoradi, killing all on board. 07 Nov 1943 28 Grave 41. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Mark Schadwell and Susan M. Schadwell, of Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Scott WR SA 2nd Lieutenant Pilot 542315V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 25 Grave 846. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Mrs. A. C. Scott; husband of Grace C. Scott, of Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.
Slater FJ SA WO I 577815V MP681 Killed in action, missing on patrol. 10 Mar 1945 23 Panel 19, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Slater, of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa; grandson of Mrs. H. F. Matthews, of Pretoria.
Smith DJJ SA WO I 577290V HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 21 Panel 12, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial Son of Jacobus H. and Hester J. Smith, of Windhoek, South West Africa.
Sundstrom Frank B SA Air Mechanic 210732V HZ524 Killed in action. Crashed while trying to land at Roberts Field in darkness & fog, overshot the runway & hit a tree; the burned-out remains were found 4km from the airfield. 03 Feb 1944 18 Grave 850. Liberia Du Plantation Cemetery Son of Andrew W. and Elizabeth Sundstrom, of Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa.
Tolmay Barend Daniel SA Air Mechanic 207458V Died on active service. Reported missing On 6 May 1943. Presumed drowned whilst bathing in the sea. His body was recovered on the beach early in the morning on 8th May. He was accorded a military funeral at 10h00hrs on the 9th May 1943. 06 May 1943 20 Grave 38. Ghana Takoradi European Public Cemetery Son of Barend D. Tolmay and Johanna P. Tolmay, of Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa.
van den Bosch Petrus Johannes SA Major Pilot 102788V HZ523 On 17th May 1944 his craft got into difficulties & could not reach base. A radio message was picked up that the crew was baling out; search parties were sent out, joined by Wellingtons after daybreak. By that evening 7 of the crew had been found; the body of the last crewman (2nd Lt CL Rogers) was found by Gold Coast troops 3 days later at the foot of a giant tree in almost impenetrable forest. It seemed his parachute had caught in the upper branches and, misjudging the height, he had released his harness & fallen to his death. Major van den Bosch later went on to become a Test Pilot in the Air Force until the end of the war.
Van der Vyver GP SA WO I 326565V HZ526 "Z" Killed in action, missing at sea, off Takoradi, West Africa. Believed to have been hit by fire from a submarine. 18 Dec 1943 Panel 12, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial
Van Eeden RH SA Lieutenant Pilot HZ525 On 4th March 1944 his aircraft lost one engine & had to ditch in the sea. Lt. van Eeden was the only survivor.
Van Zyl DE SA Air Mechanic 207554V LN384 (R-Robert) Killed in aircraft accident, dived into sea off turn, blew up off Takoradi. 02 Dec 1943 Panel 12, Column 2. Malta Malta Memorial
Viljoen JS SA Lieutenant 328804V HZ709 Killed in action. After taking off from Ikeja for Kano on a photo-reconnaissance operation they failed to arrive; the wreck was found 6.5k from Ipapa; all 9 on board died. 17 Jan 1945 25 Plot 4. Row L. Grave 3. Nigeria Yaba Cemetery Son of Daniel A. Viljoen, and of Lilian M. Viljoen, of Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa.
Walsh James Clifford (Cliff) SA Lieutenant Pilot Returned to SA after the war. Subsequently studied at UCT and qualified as a medical doctor in 1950. 17 Dec 2000 82