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A view of the approach a I experienced it.
Unfortunately it wasn't installed and working when I arrived
Appeared not to be very effective as we went through there like a hot knife through butter.
The road in the foreground is actually the access road just inside the security fence.
The person on the right is standing next to the remains of the security fence.
An aerial view of the distance travelled. The aircraft can barely be seen on the left.
Standing where the security fence used to be. The rock in the foreground I believe was responsible for the collapse of the left main landing gear. The person in the background with the white shirt is standing next to the ejection seat. That is where I was found still strapped to the seat.
A sorry site for such a graceful machine. Just out of interest one can see how effective the camoflauge on the aircraft is.
I understand these pictures were taken about an hour after the accident. The time was about 1630B
A view looking back from where I had landed. As you can see the peeople standing in the foreground (bottom right corner) are next to the ejection seat.
The burnt section on the left intake was caused by the fence which ruptured the fuel tank. Just under that section is the ammo bin and in the aircraft was 150 rounds high explosive or HE ammo. From my position where I was lying in the sand, directly in front of the aircraft, I could see the fire and I was wondering if I was going to be shot at by my own aircraft. When the rescue team arrived I sent them to extinguish the fire first.
Just over the left wing on the other side of the road, one can see the ejection seat still lying in the sand
This gives you a nice overview of the site. In the top left side of the photograph there are a few people, one with a white shirt on, standing next to the ejection seat where I was found. In the fore ground is the rock we believe caused the undercarriage to collapse.
Once again I am amazed how effective the camouflage on the aircraft is.
The damage done to the flaps on the underside of the right wing. Despite the damage there was absolutely no vibration on the controls on the way home.
Here you can see the damage that the missile did to the right hand side of the fuselage.
The drag chute had been lost when the missile exploded. This naturally created a bit of a headache for me on the landing. Stopping a 10 ton aircraft in 7500ft of runway under normal circumstances is not easy.

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We were There - Gen Jannie Geldenhuys

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Saturday, 07 January 2012 00:00
General Jannie Geldenhuys, Chief of the South African Defense Force 1985-1990, has recently launched the english edition of his latest book "We were there - WINNING the WAR for Southern Africa" at The Ditsong National Museum of Military History (formerly the South African National Museum of Military History). The afrikaans version "Ons was daar - was launched early December Gerda and I had the pleasure of being invited to this book launch. While I was there I had the most interesting conversation with Gen Denis Earp and discovered some strange coincidents.Gen Earp was the Chief of the South African Air Force at the time I had my accident. Firstly I find out that we share the same birthday - 7th of June. Then I find out that Gen Earp's Mustang was shot down over North Korea on the 27th September, the exact same day and month that I was shot down in 1987 over Angola. Maybe all tthe current SAAF pilots must check these facts before flying again
Last Updated on Saturday, 07 January 2012 15:27

Looking for Stories

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Friday, 09 December 2011 09:59
I huge thank you must go out to Radio 702 and John Robbie for the chat we had yeterday and the continued discussion this morning. I would appreciate it if every one out there that was on the scene of the accident or who were involved in some way to please contact me and share their story with me. I would like to use all the stories on the website to colour in the picture of what happened on the day of the accident. The more the merrier so guys and girls please contact me as soon as possible with your info. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Golf Day and Fundraising Dinner

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Thursday, 08 December 2011 06:47
I have been blessed with fantastic friends who are planning to go the extra mile for me so that I can realize my dreams. How does one find the words to thank them enough for the support? I met Andrew Wood through a mutual friend Brian Wilson. Andrew and I have not even been face to face. We’ve been communicating via Face Book, email and cell phone.
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Power of 10

Written by Arthur D Piercy

Thursday, 08 December 2011 08:36

A renewed request for support. Still looking for 1000 (actually now only 941) supporters who are prepaired to donate R100.00 for 10 months.

This will allow me to firstly aquire an engine for the project, then the instruments and finally complete the aircraft.

All assistance will be greatly appreciated. see Power of 10 campaign on this site.

Thanks to African Pilot

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Thursday, 01 December 2011 23:59
A HUGE Thank you must go out to a great and dear friend Athol Frans from African Pilot Magazine. In the December issue an amazing article was written by Divan Muler who recapped the details surrounding the fateful day back in 1987. Thanks for the promotion of my "Power of 10" campaign. If I can get these 1000 souls and supporters then the Seawind will be flying in no time.
Last Updated on Saturday, 03 December 2011 14:37
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Testimonials

Extracts from a testimonial recieved from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

"I would like to thank Arthur Piercy for inspiring us. We need to always have driven and positive human beings like him, who don't constantly dwell on the ills of the past but on the possibilties of the future" (Zola)

"To me the important points that he made were that one's life is very important and it is that indiviual's responsibility to take care of it no matter what; and that determination can conquerany obstacle" (David)

"I was humbled by his humility, determination and passion for life. Nothing can and will stand in his way and I admire it about him. He just opened my eyes to the fact that if you want to you can, all you need is determination" (Ntombi)

"Indeed your response to a life changing circumstance certainly places you in a special class, somewhere above the rest of us. But your incredible sense of humour, your humaness - those form the bridge that allows ordinary human beings to rub shoulders with you and face their own, smaller situations, encouraged. Thank you for that." Nadia Coetzee : Director: Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services.

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