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Lt. Neville St Ledger Seaton

South African Air Force 15 Sqdn.

from:Cape Province

(d.23rd February 1944)

My uncle, Lt. Neville St. Ledger Seaton, 547404V was a navigator on Baltimores for 15 Squadron (235 Wing, 201 Group). While doing long-range shipping reconnaissance off Iraklion Bay in Greece they were attacked at 0812 hrs by five ME 109 fighters off Dhia Island, Crete. The aircraft failed to return to base, so it is almost certain they were shot down by these fighters. With him were:

  • Lt. C.P. Peachey, 180275V, Pilot.
  • W/O 1. O.C. Spargo, 544027V, WOp/AG.
  • W/O 1 G. van Alphen, 572187V, WOp/AG.

    All the crew were lost and are commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

    What I am trying to find out about my uncle is when he joined the war, what planes he flew and a list of his sorties. If anyone can help me with information, it will be greatly appreciated.



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