Roll of Honour: Person Info

Personal Details

Service No:05577044V
Rank:Captain
Last Name:TIEDT
First Name:CHRISTIAAN JACOBUS
Initials:C J
Born:Unknown

Death Details

Date of Death:1971-11-25
Age at Death:24
Cause of Death:Died in air crash. SAS President Steyn was in Luanda on a courtesy call while on a return trip from France for the acceptance of the submarine SAS Emily Hobhouse. The onboard Westland Wasp (#83) helicopter had just undergone a main rotor change and crashed while on a test flight to Luanda Airport.

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