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Old 28-10-2007, 11:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Two Maori pilots that I know of:

Sergeant Porokoru Patapu Pohe. ‘Johnny’ Pohe, of Whanganui and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent, became the first Maori pilot to arrive in England after gaining his wings in 1941. He flew bombers over Germany before being shot down in September 1943. Imprisoned at Stalag Luft III, he was one of 76 Allied prisoners who took part in what became known as ‘the Great Escape’ in March 1944. Pohe was recaptured a few days later and executed by the Gestapo. Another New Zealander, Flight Lieutenant A. G. Christiansen, was also murdered.

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_...sualty=2194372
http://www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=6311

SGT. BERT SAMUEL WIPITI 3 victories RNZAF 243 & 453 Squadron
January 21, 1942 Ki-43
January 22, 1942 "Navy 96" Bomber
Later transferred over to 453 Squadron, served in the UK. Promoted to WO. Served in 458 Squadron flying Spifires. He would claim two more shared kills in this unit:
September 16, 1943 sh. ME-109
October 3, 1943 sh. FW-190

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_...sualty=1531922

Franks' Fighter Command Losses states he was in Spitfire JK769, and bailed out over French soil during a Ramrod mission. However, Franks claims that he evaded capture and returned to UK 11 months later - not true. He died on that day.
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