Identity
Person No.
30776
Service No.
2628315C
Last Name
First Name
Gregory John
Initials
G J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
35
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
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
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Of South Africa
Citation
LG Sup 7 June 1951 pg. 3097 - "King's birthday"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project