Petrus Hugo
Petrus Hendrik Hugo | |
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Petrus Hugo c.1940s | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dutch" |
| Born | 20 December 1917 Pampoenpoort, Victoria West, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 6 June 1986 (aged 68) Victoria West, Cape, South Africa |
| Buried | On family farm near Victoria West |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1950 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Service number | 41848 |
| Commands | No. 322 Wing RAF (1942–44) No. 41 Squadron RAF (1941–42) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Croix de guerre (France) |
Petrus Hendrik Hugo, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (20 December 1917 – 6 June 1986) was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.