After the Japanese attack in December 1941, which started the day after Pearl Harbor, he downed six Japanese military planes, earning the title of ace. He was injured in February 1942, recovered, and returned to combat for about a year. In all he downed 11 enemy aircraft, more than any other British pilot in the Pacific.
He returned to New Zealand and spent the rest of his life in agriculture. He died in June at age 95.
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