Adriaan_Botha_(SAAF_officer) Knowpia

Adriaan Jacobus Botha
Adriaan Jacobus Botha
Born	25 June 1921; Senekal, Orange Free State
Died	14 June 1941 (aged 19)
Service/branch	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 edit

^ 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.

Adriaan Jacobus Botha
Born	(1921-06-25)25 June 1921 Senekal, Orange Free State
Died	14 June 1941(1941-06-14) (aged 19)
Service/branch	South African Air Force
Rank	Lieutenant