Peter Metelerkamp
South African WWII flying ace
About Peter Metelerkamp
Lived 1918 – 1942 (aged 24).
Peter Metelerkamp was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 5 'kills'.
Born in England, his parents returned to South Africa and lived in Knysna. He joined the Special Service Battalion in 1936 before moving to the Military College. He went on to join the South African Air Force, qualifying as a pilot in 1938. He joined 1 Squadron SAAF in March 1942, in the Western Desert, flying Hurricanes
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Who was Peter Metelerkamp?
South African WWII flying ace
When was Peter Metelerkamp born?
Peter Metelerkamp was born on 4 December 1918 in London.
When did Peter Metelerkamp die?
Peter Metelerkamp died on 13 December 1942 in Libya.
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