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Second Lieutenant Derrick TYLER (P/3434) of the South African Air Force


Circumstances of Death: Lost in aircraft Hurricane I SAAF 275
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Death of Death 1939-09-05 Age : 23 years.

Served in 6 Sqdn SAAF

Burial/Commemoration Details : Grave UN. 18. at Cape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery, South Africa (Map)

More Details: SON OF HAROLD O AND E S TYLER, OF PORT ST. JOHNS, OF CAPE PROVINCE.

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Aircraft Accident / Loss Entry

Date: 05 Sep 39 Aircraft: Hurricane I SAAF 275 Unit 6 Sqdn SAAF Airfield /Crash Location , S.Africa
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SourceHenk Welting's Database
Aircrew details 2/Lt Derrick TYLER +(P/3434)
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Rank Name, Number, Trade & Details DateUnit Country Cemetery/Memorial & Loc Ref
Second LieutenantDerrick TYLER (P/3434) Hurricane I SAAF 275  Forum Post 1939-09-056 Sqdn SAAF AIR27 South AfricaCape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery

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