South African Air Force Shackleton Accident 8 Aug 1963 Memorial
Photo: Ronnie Glass
Location
Villiersdorp District,Western Cape Province, South Africa
Stettyn Wine Estate, Midway between Villiersdorp and Worcester (17 kms from Villiersdorp) on R43
GPS: 33 deg 52 min 06.66 sec S, 19 deg 22 min 02.17 sec E
Significance
On 8 August 1963, South African Air Force (SAAF) Avro Shackleton 1718 crashed on Stettyn Peak in adverse weather.
None of the 13 crew members survived.
The Memorial Plaque is at the Stettyn Wine Estate Reception.