Neil Smuts
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Captain Neil Ritz Smuts (born 23 December 1898, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
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Neil Ritz Smuts | |
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Born | 23 December 1898 Johannesburg, South Africa |
Died | Unknown |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Union of South Africa |
Service/ | Aviation |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No. 3 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Smuts was credited with an Albatros D.V and four Fokker D.VIIs driven down out of control from 6 April 1918 until 4 October 1918.[2]