Martin, Paul Andrew "andy"

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

Martin, Paul Andrew "andy" (P A)