Name: |
SMART |
Given Name: |
JOHN ERIC |
Initials: |
J E |
Service No: |
4303 |
Rank: |
Air LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Rhodesian Air Force |
Unit: |
7 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1973-02-21Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
27 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Alouette III #R7500, at Ruya Game Reserve, north of Rushinga, Op Hurricane. It was suggested that they had collided with a tall dead tree and crashed 100 metres further on. Both of the crew were killed instantly |
Additional Information: |
Born United Kingdom. ref. "Pride of Eagles" - History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980 by B. Salt. ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P. Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr. J. R. T. Wood). Amendments from "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981", by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-03-07