Dennis Lacey

Dennis Vernon Dold Lacey
Born(1919-11-06)6 November 1919
Karoi, Rhodesia
Died7 August 1942(1942-08-07) (aged 22)
BranchSouth African Air Force
RankMajor
Service numberP203185V
Commands
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards

Dennis Vernon Dold Lacey (1919-1942) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 5 'kills' and 2 probables.[1]

Lacey was born in Rhodesia but grew up in Cape Town. He joined the Permanent Force in July 1940 in the South African Air Force. He joined 2 Squadron SAAF in 1941 and was awarded a DFC.[1] He was posted to 6 Squadron SAAF in South Africa till June 1942 before being posted to 5 Squadron SAAF in the Western Desert. He was promoted to Officer Commanding in July 1942.[1]

He was killed on 7 August 1942 when we was shot down after being hit by flak.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Shores, C; Williams C (15 July 2008). Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. ISBN 978-1-898697-00-8.


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