Gigi Gielen, Valmeer, Riemst, Limburg, Belgium - Disaster Memorials on Waymarking.com

The 1996 Belgian Air Force Hercules accident is an aviation accident that occurred on 15 July 1996 at Eindhoven Airport, the Netherlands.[1] The disaster involved a Belgian Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft and resulted in the death of 34 passengers. The incident is known as the "Hercules disaster" (Dutch: Herculesramp) in the Netherlands and Belgium.


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The crew:


"Gigi" Peter Gielen (26 years old), captain flier. He lived in Val-Meer and obtained his license in May 1991 and was a member of the 15th wing since August 1992.
Dimitri Vandereyken (26 years old), co-pilot. He lived in Hasselt and obtained his license in August 1994.
Guy Verdonkt (47 years old), sergeant-chief and charge master. He lived in Oudenaarde and was already a member of the 15th wing since 1975.
Horst Vomberg (31 years), sergeant major and board technician. He lived in Eupen and was a member of the 15th wing since January 1994.
The four crew members received posthumously the knight's cross in the Leopold Order.


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Disaster Date: 07/15/1996 Memorial Sponsors: Kiwanis Parking Coordinates: N 50° 47.179 W 005° 35.749 Disaster Type: Technological Relevant Website: [Web Link] Date of dedication: Not listed

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