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