Douglas Loftus
Douglas Haig Loftus was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 4 'kills' and 1 shared. After joining the Permanent Force he served with the Coastal Artillery before moving to the South African Air Force, joining 1 Squadron SAAF. He was part of the squadron that formed the basis of 2 Squadron SAAF in Kenya, flying Hawker Furies. He scored his first victory on 24 October in a Hurricane loaned from 3 Squadron. He was awarded a DSO in June 1943
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Douglas Loftus
Douglas Haig Loftus was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 4 'kills' and 1 shared. After joining the Permanent Force he served with the Coastal Artillery before moving to the South African Air Force, joining 1 Squadron SAAF. He was part of the squadron that formed the basis of 2 Squadron SAAF in Kenya, flying Hawker Furies. He scored his first victory on 24 October in a Hurricane loaned from 3 Squadron. He was awarded a DSO in June 1943
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1917-08-26
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Douglas Haig Loftus
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