Alexander Rabagliati
Alexander Coultate Rabagliati | |
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| Born | 1914 Durban, South Africa |
| Died | 6 July 1943 |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | 37209 |
| Commands held | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Alexander Coultate Rabagliati DFC (1914 – 6 July 1943) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 7 'kills'.[1]
Born in Durban, he went to school in England and joined the RAF in 1935. After training was posted to 1 Squadron before moving to 27 Squadron in India in December 1936. He returned to England in 1939, joining No. 1 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. In 1940 he converted to Hurricanes and joined 46 Squadron, taking command in December 1940.[2]
He returned to England for a stint at Fighter Command Headquarters. In 1943 he became Wing Leader of RAF Coltishall.[2]
During a shipping strike, flying with 195 Squadron on 6 July 1943, his Typhoon was hit by flak and he crashed in the sea.[2]
References[]
- ^ Shores, C; Williams C. Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.
- ^ a b c "The Airmen's Stories - F/Lt. A C Rabagliati". Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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