Alan Peart
Alan McGregor Peart, DFC (25 July 1922 – 5 September 2018) was a New Zealand fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. A Spitfire pilot, he served in Europe, North Africa, and the Far East.[1]
Alan Peart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1922 Nelson, New Zealand |
| Died | 5 September 2018 (aged 96) Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Flight lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 610 Squadron No. 81 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Peart's combat success score was between 7.5 and 9.5 enemy aircraft destroyed, and between 7 and 9 others damaged. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 2 June 1944.[2]
References
- "New Zealand's last WWII fighter ace Alan Peart dies". Stuff.co.nz. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- "World War II flying ace Alan Peart dies". Radio New Zealand. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
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