First South African Military Aircraft Fatalities.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member LeonW
S 25° 52.752 E 028° 12.623
35J E 621261 N 7137134
First military aircraft fatalities site in South Africa.
Waymark Code: WM1TKW
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
Views: 165
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This memorial of the First Military Aircraft Fatalities site in South Africa - is situated in Irene, near to Centurion. Next to the memorial are two majestic oak trees, presumed to have been planted in memory of the two pilots.

Capt. Laurence van der Byl and Lt. E. Stewart died at this site on 18 September 1922 when their Avro Bi-plane crashed in a field that has not changed since.
Date of Crash: 09/18/1922

Aircraft Model: Avro Bi-Plane

Military or Civilian: Military

Cause of Crash:
Unknown

Web Address for Related Web Sites: Not listed

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