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Geoffrey Haysom

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He commanded the squadron from June to September 1941 before being posted to the Middle East, joining
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South African recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
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This biographical article related to the South African military is a
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Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots
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Index

Durban
Royal Air Force
Service number
79 Squadron
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Flying Cross
flying ace
World War II
Durban High School
Natal University College
University of Edinburgh
RAF

79 Squadron
Hurricanes
260 Squadron
Wing Commander
Wing Leader
Group Captain





ISBN
978-1-898697-00-8
"Our Community – DHS Foundation"
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