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Casualties   21 - 31 August 1941


21 Aug

WAKEFORD, ALAN

Sgt

He was seriously wounded whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5536 PH-M of No 12 Sqn, which was shot down over the Humber by an intruder on its return from a raid to Rotterdam on 15 August.  He died from his wounds and is buried in Benhilton (All Saints) Churchyard.

21 Aug

FOSTER, WILLIAM FRANCIS WOODWARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3631 TR B of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol over the Channel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

CROWTHER, GORDON ALFRED

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3631 TR B of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol over the Channel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

MYLCHREEST, JAMES EDWIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3631 TR B of No 59 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol over the Channel.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

KAY, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P7697 of No 65 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 109 during an offensive sweep.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

21 Aug

HORNIMAN, PETER JOHN

Plt Off

He was detached from No 229 Sqn and was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V7494 of No 73 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation off Bardia.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 Aug

SHELLEY, PHILIP

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z4511 of No 73 Sqn, which was loss about 25 miles North of Bardia  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

21 Aug

HARRISON, HENRY STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire V, P8747  of No 92 Sqn, which crashed on take off for an offensive sweep.  He is buried in Orpington (St Mary Cray) Cemetery.

21 Aug

AHERN, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3409 of No 92 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

HAY, IAN COLIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6862 of No 102 Sqn, which stalled and crashed after climbing too steeply as it took off from Topcliffe on a training flight.  He is buried in Southend on Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery.

21 Aug

DETLOR, PERRY BYARD RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6862 of No 102 Sqn, which stalled and crashed after climbing too steeply as it took off from Topcliffe on a training flight.  He is buried in Topcliffe Church Cemetery.

21 Aug

BUSH, DERRICK JOHN MCKENZIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6862 of No 102 Sqn, which stalled and crashed after climbing too steeply as it took off from Topcliffe on a training flight.  He is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery.

21 Aug

WILLIAMS, NORMAN GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6862 of No 102 Sqn, which stalled and crashed after climbing too steeply as it took off from Topcliffe on a training flight.  He is buried in Cardiff Western Cemetery.

21 Aug

BLOYCE, WILLIAM ROY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P8370 of No 130 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during Circus 82.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

ADAMS, ERNEST OSBORNE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

BARRACLOUGH, LEONARD HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

DEVEREUX, DAVID MICHAEL VICTOR PETER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

EVILL, ARTHUR GUY

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

GANGE, EDWIN WALLACE WILLIAM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

GORDON, THOMAS JAMES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

HANCOX, WILLIAM PERCIVAL JOSEPH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

KING, JOHN ARTHUR CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

MILLS, HAROLD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

NEWMAN, KENNETH ERIC

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

RICHARD, JOHN FREDERICK

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

SELFE, FRANCIS WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

SIMMONS, JOHN MICHAEL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland II, W3982 of No 201 Sqn, which ditched in the Atlantic after being attacked by an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

STOCKLEY, JOHN ALLAN VESEY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1041 MW S of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into the sea during a Rover patrol.  He is buried in Escoublac la Baule War Cemetery.

21 Aug

GRAHAM, PETER FRANCIS RALPH DFC

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1041 MW S of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into the sea during a Rover patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

MARSHALL, RALPH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1041 MW S of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into the sea during a Rover patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

WILLIAMS, EDGAR ALLEN CLUTTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1041 MW S of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into the sea during a Rover patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Aug

NOWAK, TADEUSZ

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire V, AB927 of No 315 Sqn, which was shot down off Dover during an offensive sweep by a Bf 109. 

21 Aug

POLLARD, ERNEST WALTER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3651 of No 609 Sqn, which was shot down near Dunkirk by a Bf 109 during a Circus operation.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

21 Aug

RAINE, WOODROW

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, P8721 'P' of No 610 Sqn, which was shot down near Dunkirk by a Bf 109 during Circus 91.  He is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery.

21 Aug

PITTS, HAROLD GEORGE

AC1

He serving with No 767 Sqn, FAA and was killed in a propeller accident at RNAS Arbroath, involving Swordfish, L2862.  He is buried in Arbroath Western Cemetery.

21 Aug

OAKLEY, FRANK HENRY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, V1023 of No 15 EFTS, which crashed at Kirkbampton after colliding with a searchlight battery.  His passenger, a civilian engineer was also killed.  He is buried in Bilston Cemetery.

21 Aug

SHARP, EDWARD GEORGE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, T1050 of No 2 CFS, which crashed on a night take-off from Sibson  He is buried in Wittering (All Saints) Churchyard.

21 Aug

SLEDZINSKI, Bronislaw

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R7150 of No 61 OTU, which collided with R7129 of the same unit near Woking, Surrey.  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery

21 Aug

MURTON, ALBERT JOHN

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, T8430 of No 8 SFTS, which spun into the ground near Friockheim, Angus.  He is buried in Aylsham Cemetery.

21 Aug

O'DOWD, BRIAN PATRICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, T8430 of No 8 SFTS, which spun into the ground near Friockheim, Angus.  He is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

21 Aug

MILLS, ARTHUR WILLIAM

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, N9877 of No 9 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Morffa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire after descending through cloud.  He is buried in Hordle (All Saints) Churchyard.

21 Aug

GRATTAN DOYLE, RUPERT HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, N9877 of No 9 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Morffa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire after descending through cloud.  He is buried in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery.

21 Aug

CHAPMAN, CLIFFORD FREDERICK

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, N9877 of No 9 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Morffa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire after descending through cloud.  He is buried in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery. in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery.

21 Aug

CLARK, DONALD THOMAS

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, N9877 of No 9 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Morffa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire after descending through cloud.  He is buried in Rutherglen Cemetery.

21 Aug

WHITAKER, HARRY

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, N9877 of No 9 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Morffa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire after descending through cloud.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Aug

DALE, DONALD ARTHUR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

JONES, WILLIAM HOWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

KEEN, RONALD GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

McLAUGHLIN, EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

MORTIMER, GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

SMITH, CHARLES HENRY TRISTAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2781 of No 37 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Shallufa following an engine failure.  He is buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery.

22 Aug

CROTHERS, SAMUEL ALEXANDER McCLEAN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, AH361 of No 39 Sqn, which failed to return from a reconnaissance sortie to Tobruk.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

22 Aug

BERRIMAN, CECIL KENNETH RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, AH361 of No 39 Sqn, which failed to return from a reconnaissance sortie to Tobruk.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

22 Aug

HOLSTEAD, GORDON MURRAY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, AH361 of No 39 Sqn, which failed to return from a reconnaissance sortie to Tobruk.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

22 Aug

WALLER, HAROLD GOUGH RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, AH361 of No 39 Sqn, which failed to return from a reconnaissance sortie to Tobruk.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

22 Aug

McGRUER, ALLAN FREDERICK RNZAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE220 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down by flak near Heidelburg during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Durnbach War Cemetery.

22 Aug

ERLY, JAMES PAUL DFC, RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE220 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down by flak near Heidelburg during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Durnbach War Cemetery.

22 Aug

RAWLINSON, ANTHONY LEONARD POWELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE220 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down by flak near Heidelburg during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Durnbach War Cemetery.

22 Aug

GODDARD, JAMES WALTER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE220 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down by flak near Heidelburg during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Durnbach War Cemetery.

22 Aug

BARTLETT, JOHN STUART DFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2403 of No 255 Sqn, which spun into the ground on the approach to Coltishall following an engine failure.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

22 Aug

SALKELD, THOMAS RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2403 of No 255 Sqn, which spun into the ground on the approach to Coltishall following an engine failure.  He is buried in Lazonby (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

22 Aug

MARTIN, BERNARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2300 of No 600 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Predannock after control was lost on take off.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Aug

SMITH, ALEXANDER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R2300 of No 600 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Predannock after control was lost on take off.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Aug

VERNON, HUMPHREY WARINE JOSEPH

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6416 of No 2 AOS, which flew into high ground whilst flying in cloud near Appleby in Cumberland.  He is buried in Haverigg (St Luke) Churchyard, Millom.

22 Aug

YEO, WILLIAM GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6416 of No 2 AOS, which flew into high ground whilst flying in cloud near Appleby in Cumberland.  He is buried in Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery.

22 Aug

WASILEWSKI, WLADYALAW

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6416 of No 2 AOS, which flew into high ground whilst flying in cloud near Appleby in Cumberland. 

22 Aug

CROZIER, ROGER DENNIS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, L1082 of No 57 OTU, which which collided with R7018 of the same unit over Bagillt in Wales.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery.

22 Aug

PARK, ALEXANDER WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, R7018 of No 57 OTU, which which collided with L1082 of the same unit over Bagillt in Wales.  He is buried in Hawarden (St Deiniol) Churchyard.

22 Aug

SMITH, WILLIAM HENRY RCAF (R/67685)

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R6836 of No 61 OTU, which crashed at Southall in Middlesex whilst carrying out low level aerobatics.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

22 Aug

CLOUT, NORMAN CHARLES HERBERT

LAC

He was seriously injured whilst flying Hurricane, N2402 of No 9 SFTS, which crashed on landing at Shawbury due to bad weather, he died in the RAF Hospital Cosford and is buried in Chislehurst Cemetery.

22 Aug

BROMLEY, HARRY LEIGHTON

Plt Off

He was serving as the Voyage Accounts Officer when he died from heatstroke whilst sailing aboard HMT Monarch of Bermuda en-route to the Middle East, being buried at sea and  commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

22 Aug

MANN, PERCY HAROLD KENNETH

AC2

He was serving with No 12 OTU when he died from injuries sustained in a motor cycle crash on the Watling Street near Crown Hill Cottages, Loughton.  He is buried in Edmonton Cemetery, Middlesex.

23 Aug

LIEBECK, KENNETH WILLIAM RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, T4234 of No 10 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Dent in Cumberland on its return from a raid on le Harve.  He is buried in Leeming (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

23 Aug

FLETCHER, GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, T4234 of No 10 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Dent in Cumberland on its return from a raid on le Harve.  He is buried in Gawber (St Thomas) Churchyard.

23 Aug

BALLANCE, SAMUEL

LAC

He was serving with No 40 Sqn and was killed in a road traffic accident outside RAF Alconbury.  He is buried in Great Walsingham (St Peter) Churchyard.

23 Aug

THOMPSON, NORMA FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6179 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a house in Edgeware whilst on a training flight.  He is buried in City of Westminster (Paddington) Cemetery, Mill Hill

23 Aug

MACNAMARA, GEORGE HORACE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6179 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a house in Edgeware whilst on a training flight.  He is buried in East Wickham (St Michael) Churchyard.

23 Aug

DOBSON, JOHN MAXWELL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6179 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a house in Edgeware whilst on a training flight.  He is buried in City of Westminster (Paddington) Cemetery, Mill Hill

23 Aug

FULLER, HENRY JOHN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6179 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a house in Edgeware whilst on a training flight.  He is buried in City of Westminster (Paddington) Cemetery, Mill Hill

23 Aug

LEAKE, HAROLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1807 of No 235 Sqn, which dived into the North Sea following an engine failure during an escort mission.  He is buried in Frederikshavn Cemetery.

23 Aug

LANDER, PETER LOCKHART

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1807 of No 235 Sqn, which dived into the North Sea following an engine failure during an escort mission.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 Aug

LATIMER, GEORGE EDWARD REID

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1807 of No 235 Sqn, which dived into the North Sea following an engine failure during an escort mission.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

23 Aug

ZIEBA, Stanislaw 

Sgt

He was wounded whilst flying Spitfire II, P8462 'M' of No 306 Sqn, which failed to return from a Circus operation on 14 Aug 1941.  He later died from his wounds and is buried in Hardinghan Churchyard.

23 Aug

ELDRED, D A USN

Ens

He was killed whilst flying as the instructor in Catalina I, AH556 of No 413 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire on take off from Stranraer at the start of a training sortie.  He is buried in Stranraer (Glebe) Cemetery.

23 Aug

COADY, PATRICK JOHN NELSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH556 of No 413 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire on take off from Stranraer at the start of a training sortie.  He is buried in Stranraer (Glebe) Cemetery.

23 Aug

FOWLER, ALFRED LAWRENCE DFC RNZAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH556 of No 413 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire on take off from Stranraer at the start of a training sortie.  He is buried in Stranraer (Glebe) Cemetery.

23 Aug

HIRST, MAURICE ARTHUR FRANK

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH556 of No 413 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire on take off from Stranraer at the start of a training sortie.  He is buried in Stranraer (Glebe) Cemetery.

23 Aug

O'BRIEN, PETER QUINLAN

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH556 of No 413 Sqn, which crashed and caught fire on take off from Stranraer at the start of a training sortie.  He is buried in Stranraer (Glebe) Cemetery.

23 Aug

BEVAN, D V RN

Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6500 YG Q of No 502 Sqn, which crashed near Limavardy on its return from a patrol. 

23 Aug

SPROULE, GEORGE DENIS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6500 YG Q of No 502 Sqn, which crashed near Limavardy on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in Belmont Abbey (St Michael) Roman Catholic Churchyard.

23 Aug

NAYLOR, RUSSELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6500 YG Q of No 502 Sqn, which crashed near Limavardy on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in Newcastle upon Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery.

23 Aug

JONES, DAVID HEDLEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6500 YG Q of No 502 Sqn, which crashed near Limavardy on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in St Dogmells (Blaenwaun) Chapelyard

23 Aug

MATTHEWS, JACK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6500 YG Q of No 502 Sqn, which crashed near Limavardy on its return from a patrol.  He is buried in Taunton (St Mary's) Cemetery.

23 Aug

KILLEN, RICHARD LYLE RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1622 of No 20 OTU, which ditched in the Maray Firth after hitting a hanger roof as it took off from Lossiemouth on a night flying practice.  He is buried in Kiltearn Parish Churchyard.

23 Aug

THOMPSON, ALAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1622 of No 20 OTU, which ditched in the Maray Firth after hitting a hanger roof as it took off from Lossiemouth on a night flying practice.  He is buried in South Shields (St Simon, Simonside) Churchyard.

23 Aug

KEENAN, WILLIAM JOHN

AC2

He was serving with No 12 SFTS when he died from a heart attack and is buried in North Battleford Cemetery.

24 Aug

KROPIWNICKI, Eugeniusz

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, Z2913 'D' of No 302, which crashed on landing at Churchstanton, on its return from a training flight.  He is buried in Taunton (St Mary's) Cemetery

24 Aug

FLETCHER, GORDON CREIGHTON MARTIN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6039 MK Q of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off the Hook of Holland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 Aug

MYLREA, JOHN EDWARD RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6039 MK Q of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off the Hook of Holland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 Aug

WALTON, HARTLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6039 MK Q of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off the Hook of Holland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

24 Aug

OKELL, JOHN LEIGH

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Blenheim I, K7170 of No 54 OTU, which crashed on landing at Church Fenton following an engine failure resulting in a collision with a parked Blenheim (L6603).  He is buried in Kirkby Wharfe (St John the Baptist) Churchyard Extension

24 Aug

CHADWICK, ALLAN MASHEDER

LAC

He was severely injured whilst flying in Lysander III, V9403 of No 6 AACU, which flew into high ground at night near Saddleworth on 19 Aug 1941.  He was taken to Ashton under Lyme Hospital where he died five days later and is buried in Bebington Cemetery.

24 Aug

HORN, ROBERT HENRY WRIGHT

Plt Off

He was serving at Sungei Fatani, and died following an operation for injuries sustained in a road accident.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

24 Aug

SAYERS, RALPH FFAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Master I, T8855 of No 5 SFTS, which crashed and burst into flames at Alverley after stalling in bad weather. 

24 Aug

THORNLEY, STANLEY CLIFFORD

Fg Off

He was serving with No 22 EFTS, and was killed in an enemy air raid on Cambridge airfield.  He is buried in Newport (Christchurch) Cemetery.

25 Aug

BLUNDEN, KENNETH OSWALD

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

DREW, EDGAR FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

WRIGHT, JOHN DAVID

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

ALLAN, WILLIAM EVERITT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

EDWORTHY, JOHN DUNCAN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

NICOLSON, GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N6020 MG B of No 7 Sqn, which probably crashed as the result of both enemy action and bad weather during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

MARKHAM, VIVIAN MAXWELL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

McGREGOR CHEERS, JACK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

ANDERSON, JAMES BLAIN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

COLLINS, WALTER NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

FULLER, JACK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

HEGGIE, ALISTAIR ALEXANDER STOBIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

McHALE, THOMAS PERCIVAL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9572 TL G of No 35 Sqn, which was lost over Belgium during a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Chierves Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

McMAHON, OWEN BERNARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD967 EA H of No 49 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  X3121 of No 83 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

25 Aug

WELBOURNE, ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD967 EA H of No 49 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  X3121 of No 83 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Arnold Cemetery.

25 Aug

UPTON, GATHORNE FIELD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD967 EA H of No 49 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  X3121 of No 83 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery.

25 Aug

MACKINNON, IAN DONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD967 EA H of No 49 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  X3121 of No 83 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

25 Aug

FISHER, RICHARD JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE320 of No 50 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

TEMPERLEY, ROY FREDERICK BENSON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE320 of No 50 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

FYVIE, KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE320 of No 50 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

SCIVILLE, LIONEL RONALD EAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE320 of No 50 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

25 Aug

ROGERS, WILLIAM GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6466 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in Belgium during a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wavre Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

FINDON, ERIC CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6466 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in Belgium during a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wavre Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

HADFIELD, JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6466 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in Belgium during a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wavre Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

EDGE, WALTER DONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6466 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in Belgium during a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wavre Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

DOUGLAS, BENJAMIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6466 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in Belgium during a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wavre Communal Cemetery.

25 Aug

SINCLAIR, DONALD ALEXANDER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6742 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed after being abandoned over Essex on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf, his body being found in the wreckage.  He is buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

25 Aug

MAYBURY, VICTOR CHARLES ORMOND ROYD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, which exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

25 Aug

MACINTYRE, THOMAS GEORGE MATHESON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, which exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Glasgow (Eastwood) Cemetery.

25 Aug

CLARKE, EDWARD W. JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, which exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham

25 Aug

SCHOLES, RONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, which exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Audenshaw Cemetery.

25 Aug

INKPEN, WILLIAM

Cpl

He was killed when Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, on which he was working exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Basing (St Mary) New Churchyard.

25 Aug

RAYMENT, LEONARD SILVESTER HENRY

LAC

He was killed when Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, on which he was working exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Camberwell New Cemetery.

25 Aug

STEVENSON, WILLIAM RONALD

AC1

He was killed when Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, on which he was working exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He is buried in Stand (All Saints) Churchyard.

25 Aug

OGDEN, COLIN

AC2

He was killed when Hampden I, AE223 OL V of No 83 Sqn, on which he was working exploded and burst into flames shortly after landing at Scampton on its return from a raid to Wesel, probably as the result of a hang up.  He was cremated at Stockport Crematorium

25 Aug

MILLS, ANTHONY JOHN GEORGE DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X3121 OL F of No 83 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  AD967 of No 49 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

25 Aug

SOMERVILLE, JOHN ANDREW ALLAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X3121 OL F of No 83 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  AD967 of No 49 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Largo Cemetery.

25 Aug

MASON, BERNARD VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X3121 OL F of No 83 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  AD967 of No 49 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

25 Aug

SHARP, DONALD IVOR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X3121 OL F of No 83 Sqn, which collided with Hampden  AD967 of No 49 Sqn near Lincoln on return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Portslade Cemetery.

25 Aug

WHITING, DONALD ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD918 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Brussels during a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Brussels Town Cemetery.

25 Aug

SMITH, GORDON CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD918 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Brussels during a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Brussels Town Cemetery.

25 Aug

CHRISTIE, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD918 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Brussels during a raid on Mannheim.  He is buried in Brussels Town Cemetery.

25 Aug

MUNRO, RONALD

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IC, T3310 of No 272 Sqn, which failed to return from a convoy escort.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

25 Aug

McADAM, ERNEST KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IC, T3310 of No 272 Sqn, which failed to return from a convoy escort.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 Aug

GUTT, JEAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford, R6056 of the 15 SFTS, which flew into the ground near Tetbury, Gloucestershire.  He is buried in Lyneham (St Michael) Churchyard.

25 Aug

STREET, SYDNEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, 6644 of the 2 ANS, which crashed near Liverpool, Nova Scotia after hitting a tree in a steep turn during an air search for another missing aircraft.  He is buried in St John (Fernhill) Cemetery, Saint John County.

25 Aug

SMALLMAN, WALTER SAMUEL LESLIE

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, 6644 of the 2 ANS, which crashed near Liverpool, Nova Scotia after hitting a tree in a steep turn during an air search for another missing aircraft.  He is buried in Dartmouth (Mount Hermon) Cemetery.

25 Aug

DAVIES, RICHARD JONES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, R4099 of No 59 OTU, which spun into the ground near Crosby after the engine failed on take-off.  He is buried in Llanddulas (St Cynbryd) Churchyard.

25 Aug

ALLAWAY, ARTHUR LAURENCE (LAURIE)

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford, R6056 of the 15 SFTS, which flew into the ground near Tetbury, Gloucestershire.  He is buried in Lyneham (St Michael) Churchyard.

25 Aug

MANNING, SIDNEY EDWIN

AC2

He was serving with No 11 School of Technical Training and died in a Southport hospital from a fractured skull sustained after colliding with an air raid shelter, constructed in the road, during the black-out in Kew Road, Birkdale, the previous night while riding a motor-cycle.  He is buried in Southport (Birkdale) Cemetery.

25 Aug

FRASER, JOHN

WO

He was serving with No 2 Refuelling and Rearming Party  and shot himself in his bath with a revolver because he was worried about a skin affliction known as psoriasis, from which he suffered and had handicapped him all his life.  He is buried in Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery.

26 Aug

OMAN, ALEX STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7483 YH N of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea off the Dutch coast by flak during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

PARKINSON, THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7483 YH N of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea off the Dutch coast by flak during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

HAMILTON, RONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7483 YH N of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea off the Dutch coast by flak during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

JOHNSTON, JOHN DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was serving with No 35 Sqn, and died of an oestrogenic sarcoma, his death being registered in Leeds.  He is buried in Bromley (St Luke's) Cemetery.

26 Aug

YOULDON, DONALD FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

APPLEBY, TOM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

COLE, WALLACE HOWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

DUTHIE, JOHN DAVIDSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

FISHER, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

SHEA, EDWARD CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2514 BL D of No 40 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

26 Aug

MARTIN, ALAN CRESSWELL

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal

26 Aug

WRIGHT, WILLIAM

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

FYLES, THOMAS RAYMOND

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

REYNOLDS, REGINALD ROBERT

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

KNIGHT, GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

PERRAS, ROLAND JOSEPH FIDELE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9749 BL J of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in Belgium during a raid to Karlsruhe.  He is buried in Handzame Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

GREENOUGH, REGINALD JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3767 UX R of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

MATTHEWS, ALFRED ALBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3767 UX R of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

BONNETT, HUBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3767 UX R of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

LASCELLES, FRANCIS ALFRED GEORGE DFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2165 UX W of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is buried in Sage War Cemetery.

26 Aug

ORDWAY, WILLIAM JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2165 UX W of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is buried in Sage War Cemetery.

26 Aug

WEIR, CECIL POLLOCK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2165 UX W of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is buried in Sage War Cemetery.

26 Aug

SHUTTLEWORTH, HAROLD RAYMOND

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6435 UX V of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

HIND, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6435 UX V of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

BISHOP, OMER WILBUR JOHN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6435 UX V of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

DICK, ALEXANDER RONALD JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7277 UX P of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

JUDD, KENNETH CHARLES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7277 UX P of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

RACE, WILLIAM FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7277 UX P of No 82 Sqn, which was shot down by fighter during a raid on Heligoland.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

26 Aug

DUNN, GEORGE BANNATYNE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8788 RH N of No 88 Sqn, which was shot down off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

JONES, JOHN REGINALD ARTHUR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8788 RH N of No 88 Sqn, which was shot down off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

DAVIES, BASIL DOUGLAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L8788 RH N of No 88 Sqn, which was shot down off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

PHILLIPS, ERNEST WILLIAM HARRY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3576 of No 92 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

SCOTT, RONALD JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7682 of No 105 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after hitting the mast of the ship it was attacking.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

26 Aug

HEALY, WALTER BRENDAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7682 of No 105 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after hitting the mast of the ship it was attacking.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

26 Aug

BASTIN, STUART GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7682 of No 105 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after hitting the mast of the ship it was attacking.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

26 Aug

HARWOOD, MICHAEL JAMES CARR DFC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE301 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down off the Danish coast by a flak ship during a Gardening sortie to the Eastern Baltic.  He is buried in Frederikshavn Cemetery.

26 Aug

LUSHER, NOEL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE301 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down off the Danish coast by a flak ship during a Gardening sortie to the Eastern Baltic.  He is buried in Frederikshavn Cemetery.

26 Aug

OASTLER, WILLIAM ALEXANDER

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE301 of No 106 Sqn, which was shot down off the Danish coast by a flak ship during a Gardening sortie to the Eastern Baltic.  He is buried in Frederikshavn Cemetery.

26 Aug

WILKINSON, HUGH VERNON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE302 of No 106 Sqn, which was lost without a trace  during a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

RUNCORN, KENNETH FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE302 of No 106 Sqn, which was lost without a trace  during a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

GRUNDY, ALAN PETER JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE302 of No 106 Sqn, which was lost without a trace  during a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

MITCHELL, ALAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE302 of No 106 Sqn, which was lost without a trace  during a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

ROBINSON, ROBERT ELMER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, X4898 of No 122 Sqn, which flew into high ground at Clouston whilst landing.  He is buried in Stamfordham (St Mary) Churchyard.

26 Aug

MALTBY, JOHN FRANCIS EDGAR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIC, Z3498 of No 126 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a MC200 over Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

26 Aug

BURDON, STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7305 MQ T of No 226 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is buried in Bergen General Cemetery.

26 Aug

SMITH, GILBERT VINCENT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7305 MQ T of No 226 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

TOPPING, CHARLES CLINTON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7305 MQ T of No 226 Sqn, which was shot down by flak off Ijmuiden during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Aug

JACKA, CLIFFORD HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire II, P8046 of No 234 Sqn, which failed to return from a strafing operation in the Cherbourg area.  He is buried in Cherbourg Old Communal Cemetery.

26 Aug

QUILLIAM, HAROLD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z4001 of No 242 Sqn, which shot down off Calais by flak whilst attacking an E boat.  He is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery.

26 Aug

SWARSBRICK, ERIC WILFRED

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2440 of No 11 Gp AAC, which crashed on the approach to Hornchurch.  He is buried in Horhchurch Cemetery.

26 Aug

MacILWAINE, JOHN PATTERSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, X4263 of No 53 OTU, which dived into the sea off Rhoose Point in Wales.  He is buried in Ardstraw Church of Ireland Churchyard.

26 Aug

NEWMAN, VINCENT CHESTER STEWARD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, T1043 of No 6 SFTS, which broke up in the air near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.  He is buried in Little Rissington (St Peter) Churchyard.

26 Aug

HERLAND, RUDOLPH BERNARD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, T1043 of No 6 SFTS, which broke up in the air near Woodstock in Oxfordshire.  He is commemorated in The Maidenhead Register.

26 Aug

JONES, IVAN LESLIE RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, W8583 of No 61 OTU, which was hit by Spitfire, X4835 as it was taking off from Heston.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

26 Aug

WHIPPS, GEORGE ALBERT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, W8583 of No 61 OTU, which was hit by Spitfire, X4835 as it was taking off from Heston.  He is buried in Theydon Bois (St Mary) Churchyard.

26 Aug

WILLOUGHBY, CYRIL ARTHUR

AC1

He was serving with No 16 OTU when he died in the RAF Hospital, Halton, cause unknown.  He is buried in Leamington (Whitnash Road) Cemetery.

26 Aug

CHIVERTON, MAX HASLEHURST

LAC

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in Oxford II, R6396 of No 2 SFTS, which crashed on approach at night Southrop  He was cremated at Manchester Crematorium

26 Aug

BUCKNELL, HORACE

AC1

He was serving with No 1 School of Army Co-operation, and died in the EMS Hospital, Winchester from tuberculosis.  He is buried in Winchester (Magdalen Hill) Cemetery.

27 Aug

BLOOR, ERNEST

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIC, Z3843 of No 1 Sqn, which he abandoned near Horsham, Sussex during a searchlight co-operation sortie but did not survive.  He is buried in Stamford Cemetery.

27 Aug

MENARY, HENRY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1171 OA H of No 22 Sqn, which was lost off Brest during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Old Church Cemetery, Isles of Scilly

27 Aug

ROYAN, THOMAS SCOTT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1171 OA H of No 22 Sqn, which was lost off Brest during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Old Church Cemetery, Isles of Scilly

27 Aug

GRENFELL, REGINALD PASCOE SYDNEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1171 OA H of No 22 Sqn, which was lost off Brest during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

HEARD, FRANK STEPHEN RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1171 OA H of No 22 Sqn, which was lost off Brest during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

MORGAN, HARRY PRESS DEE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire V, R7223 of No 41 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep, his body being found off Dover.  He is buried in Hawkinge Cemetery.

27 Aug

DOWLE, EDWARD JAMES

AC2

He was serving with No 44 Sqn, and was killed when his motor cycle collided with a car on Sleaford Road, Waddington at night.  He is buried in Bitterne (Holy Saviour) Churchyard.

27 Aug

BINKS, FREDERICK

Cpl

He was serving with No 46 Sqn, and died in No 2 General Hospital from haemolytic anaemia.  He is buried in Tel El Kebir War Memorial. Cemetery.

27 Aug

ROFF, ERNEST HARVEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, W3319 'X' of No 92 Sqn, which ditched in the Channel following an escort mission.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

TWEEDIE, HAROLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, W1708 of No 109 Sqn, which crashed into the sea at Lyme Bay  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

YEADON, BRIAN DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, W1708 of No 109 Sqn, which crashed into the sea at Lyme Bay  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

BERRIEDALE JOHNSON, EDWARD WILLIAM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, W1708 of No 109 Sqn, which crashed into the sea at Lyme Bay  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

MAIN, HEDLEY RONALD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, W1708 of No 109 Sqn, which crashed into the sea at Lyme Bay  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

SAYERS, JOHN MANNINGTON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IC, T3311 of No 143 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a tree in a turn at Tillery in Aberdeenshire.  He is buried in Cathcart Cemetery.

27 Aug

CATTON, ARTHUR ASPINALL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IC, T3311 of No 143 Sqn, which crashed after hitting a tree in a turn at Tillery in Aberdeenshire.  He is buried in Dyce Old Churchyard.

27 Aug

MARTIN, JOHN CLAVERLY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, W3723 of No 222 Sqn, which failed to return from a Circus operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

CLIFFORD, NOEL ANTHONY JOHN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed when flying in Defiant I, N1745 'O' of No 256 Sqn, collided with a Botha, L6509 of No 3 SGR over Blackpool.  He is buried in Lytham St Anne's (Park) Cemetery.

27 Aug

ELLMERS, LINCOLN JOHN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant I, N1745 'O' of No 256 Sqn, which collided with a Botha, L6509 of No 3 SGR over Blackpool.  He is buried in Lytham St Anne's (Park) Cemetery.

27 Aug

LITTLE, THOMAS BURGESS RCAF

Flt Lt

He abandoned Hurricane IIB, Z5001 of No 402 Sqn, he was involved in a collided with a Spitfire over Channel, but he was not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

MIDDLETON, WILLIAM ARTHUR RNZAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3527 'M' of No 485 Sqn, when he abandoned the aircraft at too low an altitude whilst taking part in Circus 85.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

27 Aug

BALLARD, JAMES ERIC WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3503 'Q' of No 610 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Aug

HERBERT, ANTHONY RALPH

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard, 2570 of No 32 SFTS, which drifted to the right on a night take off, developing into a right hand steep turn from he failed to recover.  He is buried in Moose Jaw (Rosedale) Cemetery.

27 Aug

KRECIK, Jan

AC1

He was serving with No 16 SFTS when he died in the RAF Hospital, Rauceby from pyelonephritis and is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

27 Aug

SALE, KENNETH JACK AWORTH

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6509 of No 3 SGR, which crashed near Blackpool Central station after colliding with Defiant N1745 of No 256 Sqn.  He is buried in Impington (St Andrew) Churchyard.

27 Aug

HORNE, AUBREY ABRAHAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6509 of No 3 SGR, which crashed near Blackpool Central station after colliding with Defiant N1745 of No 256 Sqn.  He is buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery.

27 Aug

BULL, PETER JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, L7072 of No 5 (C) OTU, which ditched off Hartland Point in Devon  He is buried in Wimbledon (Gap Road) Cemetery.

27 Aug

DOUGLAS, WALTER THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, L7072 of No 5 (C) OTU, which ditched off Hartland Point in Devon  He is buried in Langholm Cemetery.

27 Aug

JONES, EDWARD BENNIE

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, L7072 of No 5 (C) OTU, which ditched off Hartland Point in Devon  He is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery.

27 Aug

PAINTER, WILLIAM HENRY

LAC

He was serving with No 71 OTU, and was killed when his barrack block was hit by a bomb during an enemy raid on Ismailia.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

27 Aug

PERKINS, PETER CHARLES

AC2

He was serving with No 71 OTU, and was killed when his barrack block was hit by a bomb during an enemy raid on Ismailia.  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

27 Aug

ROBERTSON, ROBERT LIVINGSTON

AC1

He died from septicaemia after being rescued from HMT Anselm, after it was sunk in the Atlantic by U-96  He is buried in Freetown (King Tom) Cemetery.

27 Aug

TESKEY, HAROLD REX RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5569 of the OADU, which crashed into Beaufort, L5896 as it carried out an overshoot at Gibraltar.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North fromt) Cemetery.

27 Aug

BUCKLE, DOUGLAS JOHN RAAF

AC1

He was serving with HQ, RAF Iceland, and died from septicaemia.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

27 Aug

ANDERSON, RAYMOND GEORGE

AC1

He was serving at RAF North Weald and died in Ongar Hospital as a result of acciidental injuries sustained during a 'mock duel' with another airman.  He is buried in Woolwich Cemetery.

27 Aug

DUFF, The Rev. PERCY GORDON

Sqn Ldr (Chap)

He was serving with No 10 ITW and died in the RAF Hospital, Halton, of carcinoma of the ventriculi.  He is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.

27 Aug

HUGHES, EDWARD OLIVER

AC1

He was serving with No 24 EFTS and died in Luton & Dunstable Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor accident at Luton aerodrome.  He is buried in Enfield (Lavender Hill) Cemetery.

27 Aug

SWITZER, ALEXANDER FREDERICK RCAF

LAC

The exact details of his death have not been ascertained but his death was registered in Scotland?.  He is buried in Pembroke (Wesley) United Church Cemetery.

27 Aug

DOUGALL, ALEXANDER

LAC

He was serving at RAF Locking, and died in the station hospital from a right frontal sub parietal cerebral abscess.  He is buried in Polmont Churchyard.

28 Aug

LAWSON, WALTER JOHN DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P7995 of No 19 Sqn, which was shot down off the Dutch coast by fighters during a Circus operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

SOMERFIELD, RAYMOND JERVIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5825 YH R of No 21 Sqn, which came down in the target area during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

ORME, FRANK KERR RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6436 YH L of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

GUNNIS, STANLEY FREDERICK MAUDE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6436 YH L of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

COLLINS, ALBERT HENRY

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6436 YH L of No 21 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

HAYES, KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7435 YH S of No 21 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

SHADDICK, ALLAN ARTHUR CECIL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7435 YH S of No 21 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

BRIAN, RAYMOND FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7435 YH S of No 21 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target during a raid on Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

SHUTTLEWORTH, RICHARD ASHTON

Sqn Ldr

He was mortally wounded whilst flying Blenheim IV, Z7447 YH A of No 21 Sqn, which came down in the sea off the Dutch coast during a raid to Rotterdam.  He died from his injuries and is buried in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery.

28 Aug

MACKAN, DENNIS JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7447 YH A of No 21 Sqn, which came down in the sea off the Dutch coast during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

BRITTAIN, GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7447 YH A of No 21 Sqn, which came down in the sea off the Dutch coast during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

BODKIN, WILLIAM FRED RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire V, R7255 of No 41 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rhubarb in the Le Havre area.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

MALLEN, SPENCER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD917 KM P of No 44 Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off from Horsham St Faith on its return to Waddington having landed at the former following a Gardening sortie.  He was cremated at Newcastle upon Tyne (West Road) Crematorium

28 Aug

WEIR, JACK WESLEY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Magister, P6397 of No 71 Sqn, which crashed at North Weald whilst carrying out low level aerobatics.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

28 Aug

DICKER, HAROLD GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Magister, P6397 of No 71 Sqn, which crashed at North Weald whilst carrying out low level aerobatics.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

28 Aug

DAVIES, KENNETH WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6508 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Dunkirk during a raid to Mannheim.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

ROWED, SAMUEL EDGAR RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6508 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Dunkirk during a raid to Mannheim.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

HARPER, GERALD THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6508 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Dunkirk during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

28 Aug

BILLS, JAMES WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6508 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Dunkirk during a raid to Mannheim.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

GENNON, PETER RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6508 of No 78 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Dunkirk during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

28 Aug

EDWARDS, TUDOR GWYNN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9379 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

LETCHFORD, FREDERICK ARTHUR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9379 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

TWEEDALE, FRANK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9379 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed about 16 km from the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

28 Aug

ALEXANDER, JAMES OKEDEN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7445 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Rotterdam (Crooswijk) General Cemetery.

28 Aug

HARDY, ALEXANDER JAMES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7445 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Rotterdam (Crooswijk) General Cemetery.

28 Aug

BRIGGS, JOHN LIONEL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7445 of No 88 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid to Rotterdam.  He is buried in Rotterdam (Crooswijk) General Cemetery.

28 Aug

JOHNSON, CLIFFORD AMBROSE

LAC

He serving with No 114 Sqn, when he was killed in a lift accident after he was trapped by the neck between the lift gates and the lift floor.  He is buried in Great Crosby (St Luke) Churchyard.

28 Aug

GOZDECKI, Dariusz Marian

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z3856  of No 316 Sqn, which collided with another Hurricane being flown by Fg Off S Szalewicza, during a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt.

28 Aug

FORD, LESLIE ARTHUR

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 615 Sqn, when he attempted to rescue the crew of Botha, L6417 of No 4 AOS which crashed off the coast of Anglesey.   He is buried in Farnham (Green Lane) Cemetery.

28 Aug

BANNISTER, DONALD WILLIAM AuxAF

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 615 Sqn, when he attempted to rescue the crew of Botha, L6417 of No 4 AOS which crashed off the coast of Anglesey.   He is buried in Wimbledon (Gap Road) Cemetery.

28 Aug

BLOOR, BRIAN COTTER

Flt Lt

He died whilst serving as Officer i/c 'B' Flight with No 916 Sqn, and died in Staffordshire Infirmary from post operative complications.  He is buried in Castle Church (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 Aug

HUNT, WALTER FRANCIS

AC1

He was severely wounded whilst serving with No 11 OTU during an enemy attack on RAF Bassingbourne on 13 Aug 1941.   He died on this date and is buried in Billericay (Wickford) Cemetery.

28 Aug

BOWEN, CYRIL KEITH RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6099 of No 13 OTU, which was lost over the Irish sea on a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

RITCHIE, DOUGLAS JOHN RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6099 of No 13 OTU, which was lost over the Irish sea on a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

STRUTT, CECIL WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6099 of No 13 OTU, which was lost over the Irish sea on a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Aug

BRADLEY, GEORGE HOSFORD

Sgt

A member of No 50 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P4391 of No 14 OTU, which exploded near Akeman Street RLG during a night flying practice flight.  He is buried in Brackley (St Peter) Churchyard.

28 Aug

GROVE, FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P4391 of No 14 OTU, which exploded near Akeman Street RLG during a night flying practice flight.  He is buried in Holmesfield (St Swithin) Churchyard.

28 Aug

MORLEY, WILLIAM HAGGAN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P4391 of No 14 OTU, which exploded near Akeman Street RLG during a night flying practice flight.  He is buried in Littleover (St Peter) Churchyard.

28 Aug

DAVIES, HOWARD STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P4391 of No 14 OTU, which exploded near Akeman Street RLG during a night flying practice flight.  He was cremated at Pontypridd Crematorium

28 Aug

DOREY, ALAN MATTHEW

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard I, N7099 of No 22 SFTS, which dived into the ground on the approach to Senale landing ground after he failed to lower the flaps  He is buried in Gweru Cemetery.

28 Aug

DIXON, THOMAS ALEXANDER

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6417 of No 4 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Rhosneiger Beach, Anglesey  He is buried in Drumcoo Cemetery.

28 Aug

ROSIEWICZ, Kazimierz Stefan

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6417 of No 4 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Rhosneiger Beach, Anglesey  He is buried in Holyhead (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery

28 Aug

GLOCKLER, FREDERICK CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha Ia, L6417 of No 4 AOS, which crashed into the sea off Rhosneiger Beach, Anglesey  He is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

28 Aug

GILBERT, KENNETH IVOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard, 2735 of No 32 SFTS, which hit the ground during a low level roll after taking off from Buttress LG on a weather recce.  He is buried in Moose Jaw (Rosedale) Cemetery.

28 Aug

SHANNON, PATRICK JOSEPH ANTHONY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard, 2809 of No 32 SFTS, which crashed in the cicuit near Moose Jaw during his first night solo due to an incorrectly set rudder trim.  He is buried in Moose Jaw (Rosedale) Cemetery.

28 Aug

PICKERING, PETER HENRY ALBERT

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, N7935 of No 5 SFTS, which flew into the ground near Gnossall, Staffordshire.  He is buried in Stoke upon Tern (St Peter) Church Cemetery.

28 Aug

PARKER, JOHN ALBERT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z4046 of No 55 OTU, which spun into the ground near Washington, County Durham.  He is buried in North Petherton Cemetery.

28 Aug

MacDONALD, WILLIAM MOODY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Master, T8581  of No 58 OTU, which spun into the ground at Craigend Lodge near Maddiston, Stirlingshire.  He is buried in Bangor Cemetery.

28 Aug

GRZESZCZAK, Bogdan

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, T8581  of No 58 OTU, which crashed at Polmont, Grangemouth  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery.

28 Aug

NEWNHAM, ROBERT

AC1

He was serving with No 71 OTU, and died in 54th General Hospital from splinter wounds sustained the previous day during an enemy bombing raid on Ismailia .  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

28 Aug

HOWARD, REGINALD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, N8367 of No 9 SFTS, which overshot on a night landing at Calcot Farm, Tetbury, Gloucestershire.  He is buried in Bishop Auckland (St Andrew's) Cemetery.

28 Aug

PETTIT, NOEL CARROL

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z4485 of the Fighter Defence Flight, which struck the water in Lagos Harbour during a turn at low level.  He is buried in Ikoyi No.2 Cemetery.

28 Aug

HARKER, FRANK

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Halton, and died in the RAF hospital Halton from chronic uraemia.  He is buried in Coxhoe (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 Aug

GRIMBLE, EDWARD VICTOR

LAC

He died whilst serving at RAF Exeter from an illness in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

28 Aug

WATSON, JOHN STANFIELD RCAF

LAC

He was serving with No 78 (Signals) Wing and was killed when he was accidentally electrocuted.  He is buried in Helston Cemetery.

28 Aug

WATTIS, WILLIAM FRANCIS

AC2

He was serving with No 14 Recruit Centre and died in the RAF station hospital, Locking from a perforated gastric ulcer.  He is buried in Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery.

29 Aug

CHILVERS, JOHN ERNEST

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

HART, CHARLES FRANCIS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

PENN, ALFRED

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

TRUSCOTT, GORDON JEOFFRE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg. 

29 Aug

BLAKEY, JOHN WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

CHILD, FRANK CECIL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

COWIN, NORMAN RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7438 of No 7 Sqn, which crashed near Dusseldorf during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

EDMONDS, PETER HARFIELD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, P8255 of No 19 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 110s during an ASR search.  He is buried in Rockanje (Zeeweg) General Cemetery.

29 Aug

PARKIN, GORDON JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, P8449 of No 19 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 110s during an ASR search.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

STUART, PETER DONALD GRAHAM RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, P8668 of No 19 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 110s during an ASR search.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

ADKINS, ARTHUR EDWARD CHARLES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

PEARSON, CHARLES JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

BRELSFORD, HAROLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

HILL, FREDERICK WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

MANNING, ALFRED JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

ROSE, ALFRED WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

THOMPSON, HERBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9501 TL Y of No 35 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

KING, JOHN EDWARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8839 BL L of No 40 Sqn, which crashed at Mulheim during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

CORMACK, ALEXANDER ADAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8839 BL L of No 40 Sqn, which crashed at Mulheim during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

KEARSLEY, BERNARD THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8839 BL L of No 40 Sqn, which crashed at Mulheim during a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

29 Aug

PRATT, THOMAS PINCKNEY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD971 EA O of No 49 Sqn, which was probably shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Texel (Den Burg) Cemetery.

29 Aug

TONGE, HARRY CLIFFORD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD971 EA O of No 49 Sqn, which was probably shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Vlieland General Cemetery.

29 Aug

HODKINSON, CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD971 EA O of No 49 Sqn, which was probably shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Vlieland General Cemetery.

29 Aug

WILLIS, ARTHUR CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD971 EA O of No 49 Sqn, which was probably shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Harlingen General Cemetery.

29 Aug

FOURNIER, BERNARD MAURICE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE126 EA N of No 49 Sqn, which was shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Ameland (Nes) General Cemetery.

29 Aug

PALMER, ERNEST RICHARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE126 EA N of No 49 Sqn, which was shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Ameland (Nes) General Cemetery.

29 Aug

BARRETT, DUNCAN HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE126 EA N of No 49 Sqn, which was shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Ameland (Nes) General Cemetery.

29 Aug

WATSON, DENNIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE126 EA N of No 49 Sqn, which was shot down into the North Sea by a night fighter on a raid to Duisburg.  He is buried in Ameland (Nes) General Cemetery.

29 Aug

RICHMOND, HERBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE247 of No 61 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

ARCHER, JACK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE247 of No 61 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

CLARKE, ARTHUR GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE247 of No 61 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

SPENCER, JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE247 of No 61 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

GRISDALE, PHILIP THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire V, P8713 of No 72 Sqn, which was lost on Circus 88.  He is buried in Zantvoorde British Cemetery.

29 Aug

WILLIAMS, GREGORY PERCIVAL RAAF

 

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1213 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland after being struck by lightning on a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

FIGG, ARTHUR HARRY RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1213 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland after being struck by lightning on a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

KELLY, HUGH ALPHONSUS

 

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1213 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland after being struck by lightning on a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

GRASSOM, JOHN

 

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1213 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland after being struck by lightning on a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

SPICKETT, GEORGE HERBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

GEDDES, ARCHIBALD GRANT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

FRENCH, HERBERT ARNOLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

JONES, EDWARD STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

RHEAUME, JOSEPH ARTHUR DONIS RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

HAYWARD, DENNIS CLAUDE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5595 EP E of No 104 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

GILLAN, JOHN WOODBURN DFC and Bar, AFC

Wg Cdr

He was the Wing Leader at North Weald and was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, W3715 of 111 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

29 Aug

FOXLEE, EDWARD WILSON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

HALESTRAP, ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

JERRARD, JOHN EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

KLUSKY, GERALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

MORRIS, KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

WILLIAMSON, JOHN HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1604 of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Flushing in Holland during a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

29 Aug

LEZEMORE, NORMAN JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3557 of No 242 Sqn, which crashed near Westgate in Kent during a dawn patrol.  He is buried in Minster in Sheppey (SS Mary and Sexburga) New Churchyard.

29 Aug

HARRIS, JOHN M.

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, Z5042 of No 253 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Skeabrae.  He is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.

29 Aug

HEMPSTEAD, GEORGE DANIEL

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant I, N3378 of No 255 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Glossop in cloud.  He is buried in Asgarby (St Andrew) Churchyard.

29 Aug

CRAIG, JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant I, N3378 of No 255 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Glossop in cloud.  He is buried in Kirton in Lindsey Burial Ground

29 Aug

SLONSKI OSTOJA, Jerzy Karol Jozef

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire IIB, P8507 'Z' of No 306 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during Circus 88.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

29 Aug

BETTCHER, Jerzy Rysard

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, P8311 'G' of No 308 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 88.  He is commemorated on the Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt.

29 Aug

DAVIES, JOHN WILLIAM THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5488 LQ B of No 405 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

HOLLOBONE, ROY JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5488 LQ B of No 405 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

HUGHES, DOUGLAS MILLER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5488 LQ B of No 405 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

WATTS, ERNEST MILLER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5488 LQ B of No 405 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Duisburg.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

29 Aug

BARK, GEORGE CHARLES DENNIS

AC1

He was serving with No 910 Sqn, and died from injuries sustained on 26 August in an accident involving Winch No 11257.  He is buried in Mitcham (London Road) Cemetery.

29 Aug

CHAMBERS, CYRIL HENRY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, T8407 of No 8 SFTS, which crashed on a night take off from Huntley Hill Farm, Stracathro.  He is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

29 Aug

KLOS, JAN

Sgt

He was probably killed whilst flying in Master I, T8379 of No 9 SFTS, which was lost on this date.  He is buried in Chippenham (London Road) Cemetery.

29 Aug

LA GRUTA, ANTHONY DOMINICA CYRIL RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Defiant T 4042 of No 60 OTU, which flew into a mountain whilst carrying out a R/T and D/F homing training flight in early morning misty conditions.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Aug

COSTINE, JOHN TANNOCK

LAC

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Lysander, T1675 of the TFPP, which crashed at Beneraird Hill, Ballantrae, Ayrshire.  He is buried in Kilmarnock Cemetery.

29 Aug

DEAN, THOMAS MCIVOR

AC2

He was serving with No 3 Wing, No 10 School of Technical Training, and died in the RAF Hospital, Kirkham following a umbilical fistula appendectomy.  He is buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery.

29 Aug

FORDEN, LESLIE STUART

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed in an enemy air raid on Barkston Heath landing ground.  He is buried in Kersal (St Paul) Churchyard.

30 Aug

SMITH, DONALD JAMES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, AX929 of No 23 Sqn, which was destroyed on landing at Ford when its bombs dropped off and exploded on its return from a raid on Evreux.  He is buried in Worksop (Retford Road) Cemetery.

30 Aug

MAUCHLEN, DOUGLAS PERCY FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9737 of No 38 Sqn, which was shot down by fire from a torpedo boat during an attack on Tripoli harbour.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

30 Aug

SHIRLEY THOMSON, SELWYN GIBSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9737 of No 38 Sqn, which was shot down by fire from a torpedo boat during an attack on Tripoli harbour.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

30 Aug

HALLIDAY, JOHN SHELDON TOLLEMACHE

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Maryland II, AH367 of No 39 Sqn, which was shot down near Bir Sofafi by Bf 110s.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

30 Aug

FOURACRE, LEONARD FREDERICK SMILEY FORD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Maryland II, AH367 of No 39 Sqn, which was shot down near Bir Sofafi by Bf 110s.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

30 Aug

WAKELING, STANLEY HERBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Maryland II, AH367 of No 39 Sqn, which was shot down near Bir Sofafi by Bf 110s.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

30 Aug

WILLIAMS, ABRAHAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Maryland II, AH367 of No 39 Sqn, which was shot down near Bir Sofafi by Bf 110s.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

30 Aug

ROONEY, GERALD SEBASTIAN PATRICK DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, L9834 AW V of No 42 Sqn, which crashed into high ground shortly after taking off from Leuchars.  He is buried in Leuchars Cemetery.

30 Aug

GRANT, CHARLES

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, L9834 AW V of No 42 Sqn, which crashed into high ground shortly after taking off from Leuchars.  He is buried in Perth (Wellshill) Cemetery.

30 Aug

KNOTT, RONALD SIDNEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, L9834 AW V of No 42 Sqn, which crashed into high ground shortly after taking off from Leuchars.  He is buried in Portsmouth (Milton) Cemetery.

30 Aug

MANSELL, LLOYD COLLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, L9834 AW V of No 42 Sqn, which crashed into high ground shortly after taking off from Leuchars.  He is buried in Leuchars Cemetery.

30 Aug

TURNER, LEONARD CYRIL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD839 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Abbeville in France during a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Extension

30 Aug

PROCTER, JOHN GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD839 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Abbeville in France during a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Extension

30 Aug

URPETH, ROBERT VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD839 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Abbeville in France during a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Extension

30 Aug

WILLIS, THOMAS HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD839 of No 50 Sqn, which crashed near Abbeville in France during a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery. Extension

30 Aug

MACKENZIE, ARCHIBALD PETER ANTHONY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6504 GE K of No 58 Sqn, which ditched off the Essex coast on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

30 Aug

BROWN, HENRY (634876)

Cpl

He was serving with No 73 Sqn, and was killed in an air raid on Tobruk.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

30 Aug

BICKFORD, RICHARD DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9518 of No 76 Sqn, which crashed near Pocklington, probably ran out of fuel on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He was cremated at Darlington Crematorium

30 Aug

DUCKMANTON, GEORGE WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed having abandoned Halifax I, L9518 of No 76 Sqn, which crashed near Pocklington, probably ran out of fuel on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  His parachute became caught up in the tail of the aircraft and he was killed, he is buried in Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery.

30 Aug

BARLOW, OWEN HUGH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8860 of No 101 Sqn, which crashed at Rampton near Cambridge during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in St Asaph Church Cemetery.

30 Aug

LALOR, JOHN OSWALD

Sqn Ldr

He was injured whilst flying Whitley V, Z6863 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed during a raid to Frankfurt.  He died six hours later and is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

30 Aug

NEWNES, HORACE JAMES WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6863 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed during a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

30 Aug

BOWES, MICHAEL REGINALD

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying Whitley V, Z6863 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed during a raid to Frankfurt.  He died six hours after the crash is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

30 Aug

CARREAU, PAUL EUGENE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6951 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near Docking on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in New Hunstanton Cemetery.

30 Aug

MASTERS, ALBERT EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6951 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near Docking on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

30 Aug

ATKINSON, WILFRID VENUS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6951 of No 102 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near Docking on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in South Shields (Harton) Cemetery.

30 Aug

MURDOCH, JOHN KEMP

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9826 KO D of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by an intruder on its return from a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Canvey Island (St Katherine) Churchyard.

30 Aug

McGAW, FRANCIS JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9826 KO D of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by an intruder on its return from a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Auchencairn Cemetery.

30 Aug

FORSE, ALFRED

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9826 KO D of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by an intruder on its return from a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Seaham Cemetery.

30 Aug

BLADES, WILLIAM HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9826 KO D of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by an intruder on its return from a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Marham Cemetery.

30 Aug

COWELL, WILFRED JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9826 KO D of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by an intruder on its return from a raid to Mannheim.  He is buried in Wardley (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

30 Aug

PENNICK, JAMES ROBERT

AC2

He was serving with No 117 Sqn, and died in No 16 General Hospital from typhoid and peritonitis.  He is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery..

30 Aug

HILL, LIONEL PETER

AC2

He was serving with No 218 Sqn, and died from injuries sustained in a road accident, his death being registered in Downham Market.  He is buried in Leeds (Lawns Wood) Cemetery.

30 Aug

WIRE, JOHN HERON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z7062 of No 232 Sqn, which flew into the ground near Consett in County Durham, whilst carrying out a dummy attack on AA gun positions.  He is buried in Stamfordham (St Mary) Churchyard

30 Aug

WOOD, CHARLES AINSWORTH

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane, Z5121 'V' of No 258 Sqn, which ditched in the sea during a convoy patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

BIELFELDT, J P J RNNAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9380 NO H of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an attack on a convoy off Kristiansand. 

30 Aug

HENDRIK JANSEN, S RNNAS

Sub Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9380 NO H of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an attack on a convoy off Kristiansand. 

30 Aug

MOLL, H J RNNAS

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9380 NO H of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an attack on a convoy off Kristiansand. 

30 Aug

RECOURT, A A RNNAS

AB1

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9380 NO H of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an attack on a convoy off Kristiansand. 

30 Aug

SMIDT, R RNNAS

AB3

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9380 NO H of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an attack on a convoy off Kristiansand. 

30 Aug

CHATEAU, E H KM

Seinermaat

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9063 NO M of No 320 Sqn, which ditched off the Norwegian coast after being damaged by a Bf 109. 

30 Aug

DEEN, K KM

Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9063 NO M of No 320 Sqn, which ditched off the Norwegian coast after being damaged by a Bf 109. 

30 Aug

HEEREN, H J RNNAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9063 NO M of No 320 Sqn, which ditched off the Norwegian coast after being damaged by a Bf 109. 

30 Aug

VAN OS, K RNNAS

V3

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9065 NO R of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep off the Norwegian coast. 

30 Aug

PRAGER, H C RNNAS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9065 NO R of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep off the Norwegian coast. 

30 Aug

VAN DER LINDEN, P J C H RNNAS

AB1

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9065 NO R of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep off the Norwegian coast. 

30 Aug

WEBER, J RNNAS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9065 NO R of No 320 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep off the Norwegian coast. 

30 Aug

HALL, DENIS WINTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant, N1731 of No 410 Sqn, which crashed into high ground near Gifford, East Lothian.  He is buried in Dirleton Cemetery.

30 Aug

CRESSWELL, DENIS GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant, N1731 of No 410 Sqn, which crashed into high ground near Gifford, East Lothian.  He was cremated at Nottingham Crematorium

30 Aug

CROSBIE, DAVID ALOYSIUS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5525 MK B of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Schiphol.  He is buried in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery.

30 Aug

HYSLOP, DOUGLAS CRUICKSHANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5525 MK B of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Schiphol.  He is buried in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery.

30 Aug

PEEK, ALAN HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5525 MK B of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Schiphol.  He is buried in Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery.

30 Aug

POOLE, HARRY DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6164 MK V of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down during an intruder sortie to Soesterberg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

SCRIVENS, ALAN CYRIL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6164 MK V of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down during an intruder sortie to Soesterberg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

TERRY, IAN HEWITT NOEL

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6164 MK V of No 500 Sqn, which was shot down during an intruder sortie to Soesterberg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

ZANZOTTERA, ANTHONY VICTOR

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, N7581 of No 9 SFTS, which broke up in air near Hullavington, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

30 Aug

LEGGOE, RONALD SYDNEY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, V3951 of No 15 EFTS, which crashed on take off from Kidlington, Oxfordshire due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Horhchurch Cemetery.

30 Aug

HALENDA, Wladyslaw Stefan

LAC

He was training as an air gunner at No 2 AGS, when he died in Louth County Infirmary from meningitis secondary to a middle ear infection.  He is buried in Manby (St Mary) Churchyard.

30 Aug

DOOLE, DAVID GIFFIN RNZAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1160 of No 5 (C) OTU, which crashed into the sea off Saunton Sands in Devon after it side slipped from a turn.  He is buried in Heanton Punchardon (St Augustine) Churchyard.

30 Aug

LITTLE, KENNETH TRELOAR RAAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1160 of No 5 (C) OTU, which crashed into the sea off Saunton Sands in Devon after it side slipped from a turn.  He is buried in Heanton Punchardon (St Augustine) Churchyard.

30 Aug

PILKINGTON, FRANCIS PHILIP

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1160 of No 5 (C) OTU, which crashed into the sea off Saunton Sands in Devon after it side slipped from a turn.  He is buried in Rainham (St Margaret) Churchyard.

30 Aug

READER, DOUGLAS ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1160 of No 5 (C) OTU, which crashed into the sea off Saunton Sands in Devon after it side slipped from a turn.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

TASKER, HAROLD GORDON

Sgt

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying in Master, T8627 of No 60 OTU, which crashed after flying into power cables near Scremerston, Northumberland.  He is buried in Dorking Cemetery.

30 Aug

EMERY, RONALD DAVID

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, T8627 of No 60 OTU, which crashed after flying into power cables near Scremerston, Northumberland.  He is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

30 Aug

BUTLER, WILLIAM FRANCIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Aug

BUTTERFIELD, THOMAS PRESTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Aug

COPE, MAURICE HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Aug

GARRICK, DONALD ROBERT ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Aug

TODD, DAVID DAWSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Aug

TWISLETON WYKEHAM FIENNES, THE HON. INGELRAM IVO

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5559 of the OADU, which was shot down by CR 42s off the island of Lampedusa on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Aug

MACFADYEN, DONALD JAMES LEIGHTON

LAC

He was serving with No 2 School of Air Navigation when he died in RAF Hospital Wilmslow, from tubercular meningitis.  He is buried in Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery.

30 Aug

HAWKINS, EDWARD WILLIAM

AC1

He was serving in the UK and died in the Emergency Hospital, Bridge of Earn, from a cerebral haemorrhage.  He is buried in Lawford (St Mary) Churchyard.

30 Aug

LEACH, JOHN

Cpl

He was serving with No 14 OTU and was killed in a road accident at Oakham.  He is buried in Wadsley Churchyard.

30 Aug

WICKHAM, GEORGE ARTHUR AuxAF

Flt Sgt

He was serving with No 932 Sqn, when he was killed at Hill Brow, Liss whilst riding his motor cycle on his way home when he collided with a RAF lorry.  He is buried in Portsmouth (Milton) Cemetery.

30 Aug

WARE, ALFRED FREDERICK

AC1

He was serving with No 948 Sqn when he died in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn from septicaemia.  He is buried in Hersham(St Peter) Churchyard.

31 Aug

DASTUR, RUSTOM NARIMAN RIAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot sur Mer

31 Aug

KHOSLA, CHANDER PARKASH RIAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

CLARK, WILLIAM BROWN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot sur Mer

31 Aug

RUSSELL, RONALD BENJAMIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is buried in Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot sur Mer

31 Aug

LEWIS, PAUL JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

WOLFF, JAMES FITZGERALD RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5577 PH U of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the sea during a raid to Boulogne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

OWEN, PATRICK RICHARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD939 of No 44 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea during a training sortie.  He is buried in Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery.

31 Aug

FORBES, DAVID GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD939 of No 44 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea during a training sortie.  He is buried in Peterhead Cemetery.

31 Aug

PREST, FRANK BURDETT

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD939 of No 44 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea during a training sortie.  He is buried in Waddington (St Michael) Churchyard.

31 Aug

MOTTRAM, ROY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3712 of No 54 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery. Extension

31 Aug

DACEY, FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD859 OL O of No 83 Sqn, which crashed at Munsterbilzen during a raid to Cologne.  He is buried in Heverlee War Cemetery.

31 Aug

BENSLEY, GEORGE GILBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD859 OL O of No 83 Sqn, which crashed at Munsterbilzen during a raid to Cologne.  He is buried in Heverlee War Cemetery.

31 Aug

CLARK, JOHN ALEXANDER DALLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD859 OL O of No 83 Sqn, which crashed at Munsterbilzen during a raid to Cologne.  He is buried in Heverlee War Cemetery.

31 Aug

TONKS, HARRY GILBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD859 OL O of No 83 Sqn, which crashed at Munsterbilzen during a raid to Cologne.  He is buried in Heverlee War Cemetery.

31 Aug

KAYE, THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, AW213 BX-U of No 86 Sqn, which was damaged when it collided with a Hudson of No 407 Sqn as it took off from North Coates  He is buried in Perth (Wellshill) Cemetery.

31 Aug

MILLS, EVERARD HARVIE RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK544 of No 112 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Fayid whilst practicing aerobatics.  He is buried in Fayid War Cemetery.

31 Aug

SULMAN, GEOFFREY LEDFRIE REES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2066 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

RHODES, DOUGLAS LEWIN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2066 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

THACKER, PHILIP

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2066 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

SPENCER, RODERICK HARVEY DFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6136 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

SEARS, WILLIAM JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6136 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

PRATT, PHILIP JAMES ROBERTSON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6136 of No 113 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

GAYER, RONALD THOMAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

COLLIER, ROBERT JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

DODD, REGINALD THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

LEACH, GERALD CHARLES SOMMERVILLE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

JARVIS, NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

McCORMACK, LESLIE GABRIEL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8791 of No 148 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Benghazi harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

31 Aug

AKRIGG, BEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7316 EM U of No 207 Sqn, which was shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

31 Aug

CADNEY, WILLIAM MORRANT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7316 EM U of No 207 Sqn, which was shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

31 Aug

GRAY, REGINALD WILFRED

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7316 EM U of No 207 Sqn, which was shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

31 Aug

WOOD, PETER GUY CAMPBELL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7316 EM U of No 207 Sqn, which was shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Rheinburg War Cemetery.

31 Aug

VOWLES, PETER TIMOTHY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, Z3448 of No 257 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Coltishall.  He is buried in Brent Knoll (St Michael) Churchyard.

31 Aug

CARINE, VICTOR LAURENCE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire IIA, P8471 of No 266 Sqn, which hit a hanger as it took off from Collyweston.  He is buried in Wittering (All Saints) Churchyard.

31 Aug

WARD, KEITH MERVYN

AC1

He was serving at RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor and was killed by anti-personnel bombs dropped on the station by an enemy intruder.  He is buried in Pocklington Burial Ground.

31 Aug

HUGHES, WILLIAM ROBERT RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIB, P8586 of No 412 Sqn, which collided with Hampden, AD939 near Waddington.  He is buried in Scopwick Church Burial Ground

31 Aug

LUSCOMBE, JACK

AC1

He was serving with No 934 Sqn and died in the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth, from injuries sustained in a railway accident.  He is buried in Probus (SS Probus and Grace) Churchyard.

31 Aug

TOWLE, HEDLEY AuxAF

AC1

He was killed whilst serving with No 943 Sqn, as the result of an air raid on Hull in which five members of his family were also killed.   He is buried in Hull Northern Cemetery.

31 Aug

PARKER, REGINALD DAVIDSON

Fg Off

He was serving with No 31 RDF School in Canada and was killed in a car accident at Clinton, Ontario.  He is buried in Clinton Cemetery.

31 Aug

BOSCH, JOHANNES CAROLUS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N5074 of No 16 OTU, which was attacked by an intruder as it attempted to land at the end of night cross country flight.  He is buried in Upper Heyford Cemetery.

31 Aug

TURNER, GEOFFREY CHARLES

Fg Off

He was serving with No 23 SFTS and died in the Military Hospital, Bulawayo from injuries received in motor car accident earlier in the day  He is buried in Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery.

31 Aug

NAYLOR, CLAUDE LAMBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5637 of No 7 AGS, which crashed into the sea off Porthcawl.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

SULLIVAN, FREDERICK ARTHUR

AC2

He was serving with No 3 (G) AS and was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5637 of No 7 AGS, which crashed into the sea off Porthcawl.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

BOND, PHILIP

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L5637 of No 7 AGS, which crashed into the sea off Porthcawl.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

31 Aug

NAMIECZKOWSKI (NAMIEC), Mieczyslaw

Sgt

He was serving with  Komendy Uzupelnien 2, when he died in Kirkham Hospital, Lancashire from aleukaemic leukaemia.  He is buried in Blackpool (Layton) Cemetery.

31 Aug

McWHIRTER, JAMES RUSSELL

Sqn Ldr

He was a medical officer serving at RAF Ismailia and was killed in a motor accident near Ismailia he is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

31 Aug

FOULGER, DONALD SYDNEY

AC2

He was serving with No 15 Recruit Centre when he died at 7 Derby Road, Blackpool from acute dilatation of the right ventricle.  He is buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

31 Aug

RUSSELL, TREVOR

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Duxford when he died suddenly whilst on leave at home at Jenkins Street Hopkinstown from asphyxia due to an epileptic fit.  He is buried in Pontypridd (Glyntaff) Cemetery.

31 Aug

WOOD, JOHN CURTIS

LAC

He was serving at RAF Debden when he died, his death being registered in Saffron Walden.  He is buried in Saffron Walden Cemetery.

31 Aug

HARRY, REGINALD

AC2

He was serving at RAF Stranraer and died at Clenoch Hospital, Stranraer from tuberculous meningitis.  He is buried in Sithney (St Sithney) Churchyard.

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