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Squadron Leader John Holt and Flight Lieutenant Adam Noordink Memorial

Squadron Leader John Holt and Flight Lieutenant Adam Noordink Memorial
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This bushrock memorial is made of polished red granite. Attached to its front face is a plaque dedicated to Squadron Leader John Holt and Flight Lieutenant Adam Noordink, who were killed after their aircraft was involved in a bird-strike incident on 29 September 1977. They were flying from the Amberley RAAF base to the Evans Head Air Weapons range.

The memorial is located in the Evans Head War Cemetery. Various commemorative services have been held at the cemetery since its opening. 

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Plaque

In memory of
Squadron Leader John Francis Holt
Flight Lieutenant Adam Philip Winold Noordink
of No. 6 Squadron who tragically lost their lives in the crash of a Royal Australian Air Force F-111C, A8-133 on 29 September 1977.

'Falcon 32' crashed whilst on a practice bombing mission at Evans Head Range. A8-133 was struck by large birds on the canopy cockpit causing the aircraft to crash south of the range with the loss of both aircrew.

They made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Squadron Leader John Francis Holt Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Flight Lieutenant Adam Philip Winold Noordink Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view

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Address
Evans Head War Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Evans Head NSW 2473
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
Other
Materials
Bronze
Other stone