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Robin Pare

Summary

Robin Pare (16 July 1919 – 3 June 1942) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with five 'kills'.[1]

Robin Pare
Born(1919-07-16)16 July 1919
Wynberg
Died3 June 1942(1942-06-03) (aged 22)
Buried
Benghazi War Cemetery, Benghazi, Libya
Service/branchSouth African Air Force
RankCaptain
Service numberP202945V
Battles/wars

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 edit

  1. ^ a b c d 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.