Captain Meyer
- Rank
- Lt
- Later rank
- Captain
- Honours
- DFC
- Squadron
- No 102 Squadron
From the book
SAAF Airmen in RAF Squadrons
Several participated in the BBC Africa shortwave’s weekly programme “Song time in the Laager” broadcast from London. The airmen in the top image from the left, McGregor, Begbie, Howes, Eagar all former King Edwards pupils in Johannesburg sailed on the “Rangitata” with another former pupil all of whom signed the mounting. That photograph and two others including Lt’s IF Watson, Meyer, Higgins and Quick from the Transvaal appeared in an English magazine in May 1944. 2nd Lt Tony Collett and Naval servicemen in the bottom image were from the Eastern Cape.
SAAF Airmen in RAF Squadrons
Whereas seconded bomber pilots may have been in the minority, that small group acquitted themselves very well. Eight flew No 102 Squadron Halifax bombers. Three, Begbie, Carby Thompson and Heiden lost their lives. Major’s Gillett and Watson and Captains Meyer and Rea were awarded the “Distinguished Flying Cross”.