J.P. VERSTER's story from South Africa, the intered at UNMCK
- Writeradmin
- Date2008-02-13 10:44:59
- Count3404
2/Lt. J. P. VERSTER, DOD: 01 JULY 1951
2/Lt. Verster was reported overdue after a ferry flight.
The following day 2 squadron was advised that the wreckage of his aircraft had been found NE of Sosan. A Korean eyewitness said he had seen the aircraft pouring black smoke come to within 100ft of the ground when it suddenly nose-dived, and hit the ground. According to eyewitnesses Verster attempted to jump, but was too late. The Koreans made a coffin and buried the body. After a service they placed a cross and two wreaths on the grave. Verster’s body was later recovered and buried in the UN Cemetery at Busan.
*The source: 2 SQUADRON IN KOREA
2/Lt. Verster was reported overdue after a ferry flight.
The following day 2 squadron was advised that the wreckage of his aircraft had been found NE of Sosan. A Korean eyewitness said he had seen the aircraft pouring black smoke come to within 100ft of the ground when it suddenly nose-dived, and hit the ground. According to eyewitnesses Verster attempted to jump, but was too late. The Koreans made a coffin and buried the body. After a service they placed a cross and two wreaths on the grave. Verster’s body was later recovered and buried in the UN Cemetery at Busan.
*The source: 2 SQUADRON IN KOREA