Goyer, Joseph Alexander (Pilot Officer)

24 Squadron - South African Air Force. Pilot Officer Goyer's brother Al of Edmonton, Alberta has provided the following information, "Joe was engaged on his 56th bombing operation and was over the target at Suda Bay, Crete when his Marauder aircraft FB 478 took a direct hit blowing off the tail section. Gayer bailed out but was killed in the attempt. Lt A. Nelson D.F.M. (SAAF), Lt N.C. Scott-Winlow (SAAF), and one other SAAF member of the crew were also killed. Two other SAAF members of the crew, the Squadron Commander Lt Col. Robbs and the co-pilot Lt R.K. Townsend were taken Prisoners of War."