About Servaas Theron
Lived 1918 – 1986 (aged 67). Servaas Theron was a military officer.
Servaas van Breda Theron (9 May 1918 – 14 March 1986) was a South African World War II fighter ace, credited with 10 'kills'.
World War II
He joined the Permanent Force in 1938. After flight training he was posted to 1 Squadron SAAF in 1940, before being posted as a flight commander to 2 Squadron SAAF in October that year. He later went to 3 Squadron SAAF, staying there until May 1941. While there he scored 5 aerial victories and took part in destroying 8 on the ground, earning a DFC in March 1941. On their return to base, they found the airfield under attack. Both Theron and the pilot he rescued shot down a Fiat CR.42. He went on to command 2 Squadron SAAF and served in the Korean War from September 1950 to March 1951, flying Mustangs. He received a Bar to his DSO for his service in Korea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Servaas Theron?
South African military officer
When was Servaas Theron born?
Servaas Theron was born on 9 May 1918 in Tulbagh.
When did Servaas Theron die?
Servaas Theron died on 14 March 1986 in Pretoria.
What was Servaas Theron's occupation?
Servaas Theron was a military officer.
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