Searching for a New Zealander Pilot - Late Arrivals Club

[britace]

Folks,
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for this post, but I’d appreciate any help anyone can offer please. I am trying to identify a New Zealand Sergeant Pilot, forced down in most likely the Western Desert.

All I know of him, is his first name was Trevor... and his photo



I know that is a bit ‘thin’ data wise, but any help greatly appreciated. Are there any Pilot muster Roles existing, for example?

Many thanks
Phil

[Dave Homewood]

Hi Phil, I have moved this to the right board and have added your photo.

[johnnyfalcon]

Trev... Now there's a good start in Kiwiland - can't be too many of them about.

[Dave Homewood]

The only RNZAF pilot I can think of that was called Trevor and flew in Africa was Trevor Howells who flew the Takoradi Route delivering aeroplanes from Nigeria to Egypt. He wrote the excellent book "African Experience: Story of an RNZAF Ferry Pilot". But I cannot recall if he ever force landed and arrived late. It's been years since I read that book. Can anyone else recall?

[Brett]

I had a look at the book when I saw this request posted on the FlyPast forum.

There is no mention of him force landing in Africa, although he was delayed quite a few times with mechanical issues etc.

The photos in the book show Trevor Howells was clean-shaven and he had a completely different hairline. I don't think he is the droid pilot you are looking for.

[britace]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the help!

[britace]

Any thoughts on the availability of even a Desert Airforce personnel list? I realise NZ had over 300 (mainly pilots) in the Desert Airforce, but I have to start somewhere...

[britace]

Hello Folks,
I am still trying to identify this RNZAF pilot. Does anyone out there have a nominal roll of NZ pilots who flew for Squadrons in the Western Desert please? OR a generic list of pilots (Sgt/FSgt pilots)? Even working a nominal roll and selecting all the pilots with initial "T" would give me a start, then I could begin to work them individually?

Many thanks again
Phil

[angelsonefive]

Hi Phil,

Are you sure of the photo you have posted ?

On a pocket of his BD jacket is an emblem that looks a lot like the " Poland Unchained " silver badge worn by Polish volunteers in the RAF.

Here is a link to a pic. of Antoni Glowacki wearing the badge. www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-polish-pilots-who-flew-in-the-battle-of-britain