Harvey Sweetman
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Harvey Nelson Sweetman, DFC (10 October 1921 – 15 January 2015) was a New Zealand fighter pilot of the Second World War. He flew extensively with No. 486 (NZ) Squadron over Europe and was later commander of No. 3 Squadron. He was credited with shooting down three aircraft and at least eleven V-1 flying bombs.
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Birth name | Harvey Nelson Sweetman |
Born | (1921-10-10)10 October 1921 Auckland, New Zealand |
Died | 15 January 2015(2015-01-15) (aged 93) Auckland, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | No. 234 Squadron No. 485 Squadron No. 486 Squadron |
Commands held | No. 3 Squadron (1944–45) |
Battles/wars | Second World War
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Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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