Historical Events tagged with "royal netherlands army"
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Accidents & Tragedies
C-130 Hercules Crashes at Eindhoven Airport
July 15th, 1996 28 years ago
A Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed while attempting to land at Eindhoven Airport, carrying the Royal Netherlands Army marching band. The aircraft was part of a transport mission and was heavily loaded with personnel and equipment. During its final landing approach, the plane encountered difficulties, leading to the crash. Fortunately, the crew and passengers were able to evacuate safely, avoiding casualties despite the aircraft's loss.
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