Name: |
STORK |
Given Name: |
JOHANN |
Initials: |
J |
Service No: |
05544929E |
Rank: |
CorporalOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Air Force |
Unit: |
22 FltOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1971-11-25Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1945-05-28 |
Age: |
26 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Westland Wasp #83, air crash. SAS President Steyn was in Luanda on a courtesy call while on a return trip from France for the acceptance of the submarine SAS Emily Hobhouse. The onboard helicopter had just undergone a main rotor change and crashed while on a test flight to Luanda Airport. |
Additional Information: |
Son of Mrs. L. J. Stork. Commemorated on Parow War Memorial. ref. 85 years of SAAF |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-04-28