Henry Meintjes
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Captain Henry Meintjes (born 25 December 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace
credited with eight aerial victories. He participated in Albert Ball
's final dogfight, during which he was wounded in the wrist .
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with eight aerial victories. He participated in Albert Ball
Albert Ball
Albert Ball VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC was an English fighter pilot of the First World War and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British or Commonwealth armed forces...
's final dogfight, during which he was wounded in the wrist .