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[SAS~Storebror]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Piet van Wyk de Vries, who passed away at the age of 51 today, May 11, 2023.

Born on May 7, 1972, Piet celebrated his 51st birthday and with it his final concert "The Laaste Show" at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa in front of several hundred guests just four days before his death.

Piet was the founder of the Special Aircraft Service "SAS 1946" back in 2009 - in no time he turned this forum into the most active and largest gathering place of modders for the game we all love, "IL-2 Sturmovik 1946".

In real life, Piet was ultimately the most famous and top gunsmith in South Africa, and since 2016 he established Cerakote South Africa as the most successful firearms refining company in Southern Africa in the shortest possible time.

Piet will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Wilmarli, his family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew him. He was a kind and endlessly generous soul with a passion for people, aviation, firearms, and music that inspired all who worked with him. His legacy will live on through the Special Aircraft Service and the countless people he touched throughout his career.

Rest in peace, Piet. You will never be forgotten.

[FL2070]

It is truly a shame to finally see him go. He will live on in our hearts and memories. My condolences to everyone who was close to him.

[Dandolo513]

My condolonce to the family.

He has been a great person .


Dandolo513

[shardana]

It is with great respect that I farewell him. Since the opening of this site I have been enjoying what its founder did for us all. I'm really, really saddened by this sad news.  Good Bye Piet.

[Gaston]

Sad news. All my condolences and sympathy to his famly and friends.

[erafitti]

A great loss. Rest in peace.

Erafitti.

[ben_wh]

Goodbye, Piet.  Thank you for bringing us together from all over the world, and sharing with us your courage when facing mortality.

My condolences to the family.

[cbradbury]

RIP, Piet.

[Whiskey_Sierra_972]

R.I.P.

You have created this milestone for each of us....now you have became a milestone in each of us!

[Dimlee]

I never knew him but I was impressed by his last message. He has set a standard. I wish to have as much strength and sanity at the end of my days. R.I.P.

[raf1659]

R.I.P.   

[Froge]

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