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On 11 January 1974, Sergeant Peter Vidler and Flight Lieutenant Reginald Frederick Van Leuven died when the Iroquois helicopter they were flying (A2-378) crashed at 'Cooinda' near Stanthorpe, Queensland, after taking-off from RAAF Base Amberley during a flood rescue mission.
Peter died at the scene while Reg died the following day in hospital from his injuries. Four other RAAF personnel were also injured in the crash.
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