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Steve Smith 2nd February 2025 21:20
Dutch Pilot Johan Christiaan ter Averst
 
Hi,

Looking for details on this pilot. I have been told he trained as a fighter pilot, but ended up on bombers with 218 Squadron. Looking to establish his movements.

TIA

Steve

Leendert 3rd February 2025 17:05
Re: Dutch Pilot Johan Christiaan ter Averst
 
It appears that after having flown missions with 218 Squadron he was withdrawn from combat duties and was transferred to the KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) somehere in 1943.
Some (Dutch) sources also mention 101 Squadron, but haven't looked this up in relevant ORBs.

Regards, Leendert

Steve Smith 3rd February 2025 21:59
Re: Dutch Pilot Johan Christiaan ter Averst
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Leendert (Post 342813)
It appears that after having flown missions with 218 Squadron he was withdrawn from combat duties and was transferred to the KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) somehere in 1943.
Some (Dutch) sources also mention 101 Squadron, but haven't looked this up in relevant ORBs.

Regards, Leendert
Thank you.

He was involved in a crash in May 1943 where he damaged a foot. This maybe the reason he was withdrawn from operations. Thank you for the reply.

Steve

Jaap Woortman 4th February 2025 11:00
Re: Dutch Pilot Johan Christiaan ter Averst
 
The reason for his transfer to KLM was LMF.
See "Eenige wakkere jongens"of Dr.Erwin van Loo.

Jaap


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