Identity
Person No.
31211
Old ROH no.
769
Service No.
P/21805
Last Name
First Name
Jacques Guillaume
Initials
J G
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
29
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
AA 1,737
Aircraft accident
Cause of Death
Died in Aircraft Accident, in Stettynsberg mountains, in Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 #1718
Military Service
Branch
Air Force
Rank
Captain
Regiment
Unit
Unknown
Secondary Unit
Army
Defence Force
SADF 3,823
South African Defence Force
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Grave Reference
Coordinates
Unit History
Part of
Notes
Husband of Mrs. M. J. Labuschagne, of Wynberg, Cape Province.
Research notes
5 Sep 2026: Unit "35 Squadron" (a squadron, SAAF's regiment-equivalent) promoted to Regiment, per John's decision. Corps (South African Air Force) unchanged.
Citations
Unknown
External References
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Col (rt) Graham du Toit Last Post
Col (rt) Graham du Toit Last Post 08 Aug 2026: 3rd Pilot, age 29 (was 28). Jaques/Jacques — ROH keeps Jacques.
- South African War Graves Project open source ↗
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The War in Angola
open source ↗
War In Angola Roll of Honour (warinangola.com, tabid=1175), page 4 of 143: confirmed, no changes.
Stories 8
I am his eldest daughter Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne My father was Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne. He died in a Shackleton plane crash on 8th August 1963 in Steynskool Mountains. He was 29 years old. He was studying to write his exams to become a Major and the Air Force Rugby Captain. We lived in Wynberg Military Camp, Cape Town. He is buried in Graaff-Reinet. Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne his eldest daughter
Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne belonged to 35 Squadron. Died in Shackleton plane crash 8 August 1963 Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne his eldest daughter
A beloved father who died in the service of the South African Airforce. He was Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne. The Captain of the Air Force rugby team and about to write his exams to become a Major. He died 8 August 1963 in Steyskloof Mountains. Sorely missed and loved by his eldest daughter, Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne his eldest daughter
Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne, a loving father, a beloved son, a treasured brother and uncle, died tragically in a Shackleton plane crash on the 8 August 1963. You will never be forgotten and are sorely miss. Our broken hearts long to meet up with you again. We love you forever. charmagne
A brave brilliant 1st Captain Silversteen. A brillaint and brave pilot who died in a tragic Shackleton plane crash 8 August 1963. You were greatly loved by my father Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne. My prayers and love are with you and your family. From his eldest daughter Charmagne Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne his eldest daughter
Captain Silversten. A brave brilliant pilot. You were greatly loved by my father Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne. My love to you and your family. May your souls rest in peace. From Charmagne Labuschagne/Goncalves You died in tragic Shackleton plane crash on 8 August 1963 charmagne
Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne was born on the 7 September 1934 in Graaff-Reinett. He was father to three children Charmagne, Patricia and Jacques Labuschagne. He was married to Maureen Joan Labuschagne. He died in a tragic Shakelton plane crash in the Steynnskloof Mountains, Cape Province on the 8 August 1963. He belonged to 35 Squadron. charmagne
Captain Jacques Guillaume Labuschagne was the 2 Captain on board the ill fated Shackleton flight on the 8 August 1963. Charmagne Goncalves nee Labuschagne his eldest daughter
Dedications 2
We Tuffield's who are related to Arthur Tuffield hold his memory dear. He fought and he died for his country and will aye be remembered by his relatives. Colin Tuffield,Australia.
What a great man - what dedication to their country - what heroes these people were.