the Spitfire struck him and broke both his legs. His parachute did not open until 300 feet (100 m) and he landed in the sea. He was picked up quickly by air-sea rescue but died of his injuries shortly after. Tally Keith is credited with 8.5 victories (5.5 Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters, 1 Macchi C.200 fighter, and 2 Junkers Ju 88 bombers), 2 probable victories, and 2 damaged. On two occasions he had a two kills in a day. In one 48-hour period he was credited with 3.5 kills. On 20 August 1943, Keith posthumously received the Distinguished Flying Cross. External links Keith at acesofww2.com 1921 births 1943 deaths Canadian World War II flying aces Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Canadian military personnel killed in World War II Aviators killed by being shot down Royal Canadian Air Force personnel of World War II Royal Canadian Air Force officers Canadian military personnel from Alberta