Name: |
BATE |
Given Name: |
PATRICK MICHAEL (PADDY) |
Initials: |
P M |
Service No: |
4291 |
Rank: |
Air LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Rhodesian Air Force |
Unit: |
7 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1979-09-26Other Casualties on this
Date |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Alouette III # R5705, struck power lines near Lake Alexander during Operation Thrasher. They were flying as decoys during an assault on Chimoio base in Mocambique. |
Additional Information: |
ref. "Pride of Eagles" - History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980 by B. Salt |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-03-19