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Identity
Person No.
31640
Service No.
PX22816
Last Name
Martin 69
First Name
Paul Andrew "andy"
Initials
P A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1975 (±1 yr) 198
Age at Death
28
Military Service
Rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
South African Air Force 3,509
Unit
85 Combat Flying School 29
Secondary Unit
Air Force
Death Record
Date of Death
12 November 2003 121
Cause of Death
Killed in aircraft accident 1,519
Killed in aircraft accident, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #530. On a low-level tactical navigation flight when Impala apparently developed mechanical problems. Could have been caused by a bird strike that could have led to engine failure. Crashed at Krokodilpoort (between Nelspruit and Malelane) on the N4 highway
Grave Reference
Panel 01 1
Location
Country
South Africa 17,413
Locality
Gauteng 9,426
Cemetery
CREMATED 33
Additional Information
Notes

The pilots tried to save their aircraft but ejected too late. The pilot died on impact when he landed on a truck on the freeway. Lt. Martin obtained his wings in May 2000 at Central Flying School Langebaanweg. Son of Mr. & Mrs. A. Martin.

Citation

LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #31640