Squadron Leader Johannes Jacobus "Chris" le Roux, (12 April 1920 – 19 September 1944) was a South African flying ace of the Second World War, who flew for the Royal Air Force (RAF). He is credited with 23.5 kills
Le Roux joined the RAF in 1939. He is one of three pilots who claimed responsibility for attacking and seriously injuring General Erwin Rommel in his staff car on a road outside Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy. Rommel's vehicle was strafed and the driver lost control. The car then struck a tree and spun off the road, ejecting Rommel who fractured his skull. 602 Squadron comrade Jacques Remlinger and Canadian pilot Charley Fox also claimed responsibility for the attack.
Le Roux was reported missing after his aircraft failed to arrive back in England on 19 September 1944.
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1920 births
1944 deaths
Royal Air Force pilots of World War II
South African World War II flying aces
Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Royal Air Force personnel killed in World War II Royal Air Force squadron leaders People from Lesedi Local Municipality Missing in action of World War II