About Neil Smuts
Lived 1898 – 2000. Neil Smuts was a South African flying ace.
Captain Neil Ritz Smuts (born 23 December 1898, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Smuts was credited with an Albatros D.V and four Fokker D.VIIs driven down out of control from 6 April 1918 until 4 October 1918.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Neil Smuts?
South African flying ace
When was Neil Smuts born?
Neil Smuts was born on 23 December 1898 in Johannesburg.
When did Neil Smuts die?
Neil Smuts died in 2000.
What was Neil Smuts's occupation?
Neil Smuts was a flying ace.
What nationality was Neil Smuts?
Neil Smuts was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Smuts. https://biography.guide/neil-smuts/
MLA: "Neil Smuts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-smuts/.
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