Brian Boyle (SAAF officer)

Brian John Lister Boyle, DFC was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 5 'kills'.[1]

Brian John Lister Boyle,

DFC
Nickname(s)Piggy
Born(1917-01-24)24 January 1917
East London Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Died1993
Service/branchSouth African Air Force
RankBrigadier
Service numberP102647V
Commands held
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Boyle was commissioned into the South African Air Force in 1938 and in 1940 was posted to 1 Squadron SAAF in Eritrea, flying a Gladiator. He single handedly engaged 8 Fiat CR.42's on 6 November 1941 and crash landed injured. He received a DFC for this engagement in January 1942. He returned to South Africa at the end of March 1942 as an instructor. In February 1944 he joined 4 Squadron SAAF, flying the Spitfire Mk. V. Boyle was appointed Officer Commanding in April 1944. He was posted to Headquarters in July 1944 and then on to 4 Air School as Commanding Officer.[1]

After the war he remained in the SAAF and retired as a Brigadier.[1] He died in 1993.[1]

References
  1. Shores, C; Williams C. Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.
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