Pim Sierks
Pim Sierks | |
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Sierks In 1974 | |
| Born | Henderikus Sierks 10 March 1932 Haren, Groningen, Netherlands |
| Died | 7 November 2024 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Captained a Boeing 707 with hostage takers from the French Embassy attack in The Hague |
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| Aviation career | |
| Air force | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
Henderikus "Pim" Sierks (10 March 1932 – 7 November 2024) was a Dutch military and airline aviator who most notably captained a Boeing 707 full of hostages and hostage takers during the 1974 French Embassy attack in The Hague.
Sierks was a member of the Royal Netherlands Air Force for over 11 years and had flown many Dutch fighter jets. Upon retirement from the Air Force he worked as an airline pilot for Dutch airline Transavia.