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Old 28-03-21, 18:45
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Default 77 years ago

Yesterday 77 years ago, RNN pilots Johannes Blok and Simon de Ridder lost their lives when their Grumman Hellcat fighters collided during formation flying practice:
http://aircrewremembered.com/1944-03...de-ridder.html

Shortly after World War 2, their remains were repatriated to be reburied in The Netherlands. Johannes Blok lies buried in a family grave at the Oosterbegraafplaats in Amsterdam. Simon de Ridder is buried at the national field of honour in Loenen.

We will remember them.

Photos: Lieutenant Johannes Blok, left, and Chief Petty Officer Simon de Ridder, right
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