Identity
Person No.
38994
Service No.
4275
Last Name
First Name
David Desmond
Initials
D D
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Military Aircraft Accident, in Vampire T55 #R4222 at Thornhill. While on a training sortie, the aircraft suffered engine failure and crashed short of the runway while attempting to land
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Additional Information
Notes
On Plumtree School Roll of Honour. ref. "Pride of Eagles" - History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920 - 1980 by B. Salt
Citation
***Not yet accepted for War Grave Status by CWGC, need service file
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project