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Walter Southey [South Africa]

Name:Walter Alfred Southey
Country:South Africa
Rank:Captain
Service:Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Squadrons:48, 84
Victories:20
Born:29 April 1897
Place of Birth:
Died:
Place of Death:
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bar

Notes
Southey joined the army in February 1916. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in August 1916 and the following year, he joined 48 Squadron as a Bristol Fighter pilot. He scored no victories until he was reassigned to 84 Squadron in April 1918. Becoming a flight commander during the summer of 1918, he narrowly escaped capture when he inadvertently landed his aircraft behind enemy lines. Flying the S.E.5a, Southey was credit with twenty victories.

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