Name: |
HURST |
Given Name: |
GREGORY JOHN |
Initials: |
G J |
Service No: |
2628315C |
Rank: |
Flight LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force |
Unit: |
RAF CottesmoreOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1999-01-21Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1963-11-13 |
Age: |
35 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Panavia Tornado GR1 ZA330, mid air collision between Cessna G-BPZX and RAF Tornado ZA330. The Tornado collided with the Cessna from behind at 500 feet near Mattersey, Bassettlaw, Nottinghamshire. The Cessna had two occupants on board and was photographing properties in the area. The Tornado was outbound from RAF Cottesmore with an Italian pilot and an RAF instructor on board. All four occupants were killed when the aircraft collided although one seat was ejected from the Tornado but this was as a result of the collision and was not initiated by the crew |
Additional
Information: |
Of South Africa |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2020-10-03
