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Casualties - 21 - 30 September 1941


21 Sep

SHERRIFF, JOHN HILLHOUSE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1271 of No 57 Sqn, which ditched following a fire in one engine and the failure of another on its return from a raid to Berlin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Sep

SINCLAIR, LLOYD GEORGE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6934 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

21 Sep

ARCHER, REGINALD FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6934 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

21 Sep

GOULSTON, SYDNEY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6934 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

21 Sep

FOSTER, CEDRIC ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6934 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

21 Sep

WILBEE, BRUCE GEORGE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6934 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

21 Sep

REX, ANTHONY HUGHENDEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1539 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Spading in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He was cremated at Bristol (Arnos Vale) Crematorium

21 Sep

PROCTOR, GEORGE KENNETH RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1539 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Spading in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

21 Sep

STANES, ALAN GEOFFREY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1539 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Spading in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Edgware (St Margaret) Churchyard.

21 Sep

PAUL, ERIC GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1539 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Spading in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Otley (Newall-with-Clifton and Lindley) Cemetery.

21 Sep

LENNON, ERNEST GEORGE BIRCH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1539 of No 103 Sqn, which crashed near Spading in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

21 Sep

MURCHIE, IAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

FINDLAY, GERMAN FRANCIS RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

BLAKE, DESMOND

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

MILNE, ANDREW GORDON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

HAWKES, DAVID PRESTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

BELL, JAMES BULMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9665 of No 103 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Berlin.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

21 Sep

WHARTON, ROBERT HENRY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AB969 of No 111 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 102.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

21 Sep

HAINE, KENNETH JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3757 of No 111 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 102.  He is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery. Extension

21 Sep

MacDONALD, CHARLES LLOYD RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, P8752 of No 129 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a Circus operation.  He is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

21 Sep

CARROLL, WILFRID PATRICK

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD872 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Coningsby in fog on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

21 Sep

SMITH, LEONARD ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD872 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Coningsby in fog on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Sale Cemetery.

21 Sep

GIOVETTI, PEITRO ALFREDO

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD872 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Coningsby in fog on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in South Kyme (St Mary and All Saints) Churchyard.

21 Sep

KELLINGTON, CLIFFORD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD872 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Coningsby in fog on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Hull Northern Cemetery.

21 Sep

TURNER, ERIC CHARLES WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD922 of No 144 Sqn, which crashed near Swanton Morley after running out of fuel on its return from a raid on Frankfurt.  He is buried in Harrow (Pinner) New Cemetery.

21 Sep

AITKEN, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5452 BU-U of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Manston in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery.

21 Sep

KISSACK, LAURENCE DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5452 BU-U of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Manston in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Kirk Braddan (St Brendan) New Churchyard.

21 Sep

GREEN, IVAN JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5452 BU-U of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Manston in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Rowley Regis (St Giles) Churchyard.

21 Sep

RUSTON, JOHN BENJAMIN RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5452 BU-U of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Manston in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Rowley Regis (St Giles) Churchyard.

21 Sep

ABREY, CYRIL WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5452 BU-U? of No 214 Sqn, which crashed near Manston in fog whilst attempting an emergency landing on its return from a raid on Berlin.  He was cremated at East Finchley Cemetery. and St Marylebone Crematorium

21 Sep

NOWAK, Tadeusz

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AB927 'S' of No 315 Sqn, which was shot down off Dover by a Bf 109 during Circus 101.  He is buried in Quiberville Churchyard.

21 Sep

OSBORNE, DEREK VINCENT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, P8790 of No 602 Sqn, which failed to return from a Circus operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Sep

HEDGER, ANDRE ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3725 of No 602 Sqn, which failed to return from a Circus operation.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Sep

LEAVITT, ROBERT FREDERICK DFC

Flt Lt

He was serving with Ferry Command and was posted missing, believed drowned, ferrying Hudson III, AE545 to the United Kingdom.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

21 Sep

WALLS, WILLIAM THOMAS

AC1

He was serving with No 107 MU, and died in a motor transport accident at Kasfareet.  He is buried in Fayid War Cemetery.

21 Sep

MacEACHERN, JOHN ANDREW RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1171 of No 20 OTU, which crashed on an overshoot at Lossiemouth during a dual training exercise.  He is buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground

21 Sep

KELLY, GEORGE EUGENE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1171 of No 20 OTU, which crashed on an overshoot at Lossiemouth during a dual training exercise.  He is buried in Morden Cemetery.

21 Sep

MORRIS, ALEXANDER DOUGLAS DFM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1171 of No 20 OTU, which crashed on an overshoot at Lossiemouth during a dual training exercise.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium

21 Sep

MARSHALL, ROY PETER

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard II, AJ698 of No 31 SFTS, which crashed into Lake Ontario during a night take off.  He is buried in Kingston (Cataraqui) Cemetery.

21 Sep

GREENHALGH, HARRY

AC1

He was serving with No 41 AS?, at the time of his death but the exact circumstances have not been ascertained.  He is buried in East London (East Bank) Cemetery.

21 Sep

BROWNLIE, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane I, P3623 of No 59 OTU, which made a vertical dive into the ground at Westlington, possible as the result of blacking out or an oxygen failure.  He is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery.

21 Sep

CHURCHILL, ARTHUR JOHN FRANK

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, V4036 of No 7 BATF, which crashed on take-off from Finningley  He is buried in Finningley (Holy Trinity and St Oswald) Churchyard Extension

21 Sep

KEIGHLEY, RICHARD FRANCIS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, V4036 of No 7 BATF, which crashed on take-off from Finningley  He is buried in Hornsea Cemetery.

21 Sep

TOOGOOD, JACK

Sgt

He was serving with No 9 SFTS when he died in the RAF Hospital, Yatesbury from advanced tuberculosis.  He is buried in Chippenham (London Road) Cemetery.

21 Sep

LINTOTT, HAROLD GEORGE

Sgt

He died from injuries sustained two days previously whilst flying in Whitley V, T4132 of No 10 OTU, which burst into flames after flying into trees shortly after taking off from Abingdon on a night training flight.  He is buried in Romford Cemetery.

21 Sep

ETTY, GEORGE

AC2

He had been medically discharged when he died from tuberculosis, his death being registered in Wharfedale.  He is buried in Woodgrange Park Cemetery, East Ham.

22 Sep

POLLARD, GORDON WARDLEY

Cpl

He was serving with No 7 Sqn, and was killed in a road accident near Swavesey.  He is buried in Thirkleby (All Saints) Churchyard.

22 Sep

CRAIG, ROBERT GERALD RCAF

Sgt

He was seriously injured whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2805 of No 75 Sqn, which crashed at Horning in Norfolk on its return from a raid to Berlin, the previous day.  He died from his injuries and is buried in Scottow Cemetery.

22 Sep

SCIVIER, DONALD WILLIAM AFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7423 'H' of No 105 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid on Homs after being in collision with Z9609 of the same unit.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

22 Sep

BARNETT, LEONARD MARTIN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7423 'H' of No 105 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid on Homs after being in collision with Z9609 of the same unit.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

22 Sep

GRAY, BRIAN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7423 'H' of No 105 Sqn, which crashed in the target area during a raid on Homs after being in collision with Z9609 of the same unit.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

22 Sep

BROOKS, DOUGLAS FOULSHAM

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5993 of No 113 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to Maaten Bagush during a night training flight.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

22 Sep

FEILDEN, RANDLE RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5490 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the mast of a ship near Cromer during a training flight.  He is buried in Scottow Cemetery.

22 Sep

BROWN, FRED HARVEY RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5490 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the mast of a ship near Cromer during a training flight.  He is buried in Scottow Cemetery.

22 Sep

COLLIER, SAMUEL STEPHEN JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5490 of No 114 Sqn, which crashed after hitting the mast of a ship near Cromer during a training flight.  He is buried in Manor Park Cemetery.

22 Sep

CREES, JACK BERTRAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5684 MK-S of No 500 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

HUGHES-CHAMBERLAIN, ROBERT EDWARD MICHAEL

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5684 MK-S of No 500 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

NICOLL, SIDNEY GIBSON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5684 MK-S of No 500 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off the Dutch coast during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

BURTON, EDWIN HERBERT

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3433 of No 616 Sqn, which collided with W3517 of the same unit near Brighton.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

SLACK, JOHN BALL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3517 of No 616 Sqn, which collided with W3433 of the same unit near Brighton.  He is buried in Paisley (Hawkhead) Cemetery.

22 Sep

BOWEN-DAVIES, CARADOC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Lysander II, L4810 of No 41 OTU, which crashed near Old Sarum.  He is buried in Laverstock (St Andrew) Churchyard.

22 Sep

NYMAN, MOSES

AC2

He was serving with No 102 MU, and died in Ismailia of from yellow fever.  He is buried in Tel El Kebir War Memorial. Cemetery.

22 Sep

GRAHAM, EDWARD WILLIAM DAVIES RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim V6037 of No 42 OTU, which spun into the ground at Upper Woodford near Amesbury.  He is buried in Andover Cemetery.

22 Sep

GWYNNE, OWEN LLEWELYN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim V6037 of No 42 OTU, which spun into the ground at Upper Woodford near Amesbury.  He is buried in Andover Cemetery.

22 Sep

JEFFRIES, THEODORE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim V6037 of No 42 OTU, which spun into the ground at Upper Woodford near Amesbury.  He is buried in Andover Cemetery.

22 Sep

SCHWARZ, JIRI

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane I, W9159 of No 56 OTU, which flew into the ground near Kings Lynn.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

22 Sep

EDWARDS-CROSS, JOHN CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

HALLETT, ARTHUR JOHN BRIAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

HEWITT, RONALD BATEMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

MORAES, ALLEN FRANCIS WARNER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

MUTTON, ELMER JOHN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

POWELL, ALBERT RICHARD RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

FOXON, MARTEN WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He is buried in Harwell Cemetery.

22 Sep

McCONNOCHIE, ROBERT ANDREW

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He is buried in Harwell Cemetery.

22 Sep

WALSH, HARRY MAYNARD RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He is buried in Harwell Cemetery.

22 Sep

MURCH, EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

22 Sep

KEMP, FREDERICK JACKSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He is buried in Marton (St Paul) Church Burial Ground

22 Sep

MARIEN, LOUIS CHARLES JOSEPH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8354 of the OADU, which crashed near Abingdon following an engine failure on a delivery flight to the Middle East.  He was cremated at Leicester City (Gilroes) Crematorium

22 Sep

MORRIS, JEFFERY RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8335 of the OADU, which was lost on a delivery flight between Malta and Egypt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

22 Sep

ASHFOLD, KENNETH LEWIS

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Lysander, 417 of the RCAF Medicine Hat, which flew into rising ground near Suffield, Alberta  He is buried in Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery.

22 Sep

BIRCH, WILLIAM KENNING OBE

Sqn Ldr

An Education Officer at RAF Cardington, he died suddenly at his home in Ampthill Road, Bedford.  He is buried in Bedford Cemetery, Beds.

22 Sep

DUTTON, RAYMOND SAMUEL

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Bentley Priory, and died in Banstead Military Hospital from a ruptured spleen and therapeutic malaria.  He was cremated at East Finchley Cemetery and St Marylebone Crematorium.

22 Sep

PEACOCK, DENYS PERCY

AC1

He was serving at RAF Church Fenton, and died in Clayton Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Wakefield.  He is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery.

23 Sep

CARR, JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5389 of No 34 Sqn, which collided with Buffalo, W8161 near Tengah.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

23 Sep

DODDS, GEORGE ALFRED

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5389 of No 34 Sqn, which collided with Buffalo, W8161 near Tengah.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

23 Sep

SECOMB, ROWLAND RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

23 Sep

BROWN, WALTER FORSYTH PRINS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 Sep

TOSHACK, ROBERT HOLLIS RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 Sep

BOLD, PETER FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 Sep

POOLE, WILLIAM JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 Sep

SHERIDAN, JAMES CHRISTOPHER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8786 of No 38 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Tripoli.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

23 Sep

WALTERS, JOHN GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z4552 of No 94 Sqn, which crashed out of control whilst he was practicing over the airfield  He is buried in Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery.

23 Sep

ADAMSON, KENNETH

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

BERRILL, THOMAS ARCHIBALD (TOM)

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

JENKINS, CYRIL

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

McCUE, PETE CHARLES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

TURNER, JEFFREY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

WINSLADE, RONALD WILLIAM JOSEPH

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Bombay I, L5822 of No 216 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to land at Heliopolis after the pilot lost control.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial. Cemetery.

23 Sep

VERRELLS, HERBERT ARTHUR

Sgt

He was serving with No 1423 Flt and was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z4607 which crashed on the South side of Mount Esja during a search for missing Army personnel.  He is buried in Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery.

23 Sep

McLEOD, GEORGE WILLIAM

AC2

He was serving with No 15 OTU and was killed when he walked into the propeller of Wellington IC, L7816 which was stationary at Mount Farm.  He is buried in Harwell Cemetery.

23 Sep

DERRY, KENNETH FRANK

AC2

He was serving at RAF Hornchurch, and died from sub acute appendicitis, his death being registered in Romford.  He is buried in Hornchurch Cemetery.

24 Sep

McBRIDE, IAN

AC2

He was serving with No 30 Sqn, and died in No 3 General Hospital from dysentery and bacillary exudates.  He is buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial. Cemetery.

24 Sep

HEPBURN, KEITH ALLAN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6371 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed at LG68 (Waterloo) after the pilot misjudged the height on approach.  The aircraft hit a tent and injured a SAAF mechanic who died some days later.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

24 Sep

LAW, WILLIAM EDGAR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9599 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on the Misurata/Benghazi road.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

24 Sep

WARREN, THEOPHILUS JOHN SCOTT DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9599 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on the Misurata/Benghazi road.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

24 Sep

WATERFALL, JOHN TERENCE

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9599 of No 107 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on the Misurata/Benghazi road.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

24 Sep

PAULEY, REGINALD HERMAN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IA, X4108 of No 124 Sqn, which dived into a hill on the Orkney Islands during a convoy patrol.  He is buried in Sandwick Cemetery, Orkney

24 Sep

MORGAN, BERNARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM664 VX-B of No 206 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to Aldergrove after returning early due to aileron problems.  He is buried in Glenavy Roman Catholic Churchyard.

24 Sep

DUNN, FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM664 VX-B of No 206 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to Aldergrove after returning early due to aileron problems.  He is buried in Killead (St Catherine) Church of Ireland Churchyard.

24 Sep

LINHART, GEOFFREY OWEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM664 VX-B of No 206 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to Aldergrove after returning early due to aileron problems.  He is buried in Killead (St Catherine) Church of Ireland Churchyard.

24 Sep

HAYWARD, VICTOR CHARLES DONALD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM664 VX-B of No 206 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to Aldergrove after returning early due to aileron problems.  He is buried in Reading (Henley Road) Cemetery.

24 Sep

DVORAK, ALOIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIA, Z2766 of No 310 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Stonehaven in Kincardineshire.  He is buried in Dyce Old Churchyard.

24 Sep

EVANS, WILLIAM DOUGLAS

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Harvard I, N7146 of No 22 SFTS, which spun in off the top of a loop during an air test.  He is buried in Gweru Cemetery.

24 Sep

WEST, NORMAN

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying Harvard I, N7146 of No 22 SFTS, which spun in off the top of a loop during an air test.  He is buried in Gweru Cemetery.

24 Sep

TUNSTALL, JAMES CLIFFORD

AC2

He was serving with No 39 MU and was killed when a revolver was accidently discharged by a Sergeant in a lecture.  He is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery.

25 Sep

WHITE, ALFRED GUTHRIE RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6222 of No 8 Sqn, which crashed into the Gulf of Aden during a radar calibration sortie after the pilot lost control.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 Sep

MESSAGE, ERIC VICTOR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6222 of No 8 Sqn, which crashed into the Gulf of Aden during a radar calibration sortie after the pilot lost control.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 Sep

STODDARD, JAMES EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6222 of No 8 Sqn, which crashed into the Gulf of Aden during a radar calibration sortie after the pilot lost control.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 Sep

GREEN, FREDERICK HAROLD MORRIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P8270 of No 66 Sqn, which failed to return from an interception off Cornwall.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 Sep

HUTCHISON, KENNETH WILLIAM RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, AP524 of No 245 Sqn, which collided with BD738 of the same unit whilst changing position in formation.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

25 Sep

HERRICK, PETER GERSHOM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, BD738 of No 245 Sqn, which collided with AP524 of the same unit whilst changing position in formation.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

25 Sep

FITZGERALD, JOSEPH GERALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1237 of No 21 OTU, which crashed during a belly landing at Moreton in Marsh following a hydraulic failure.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

25 Sep

MacDOUGALL, GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, AR839 of No 21 SFTS, which hit a tree on an overshoot at Kumalo.  He is buried in Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery.

25 Sep

EVANS, KENNETH EDWARD

Cpl

He was serving with No 30 MU, and died in Clatterbridge Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on New Chester Road, Eastham.  He is buried in Stoak (or Stoke) (St Laurence) Churchyard.

25 Sep

McKEEVER, JAMES

LAC

He was died whilst serving with No 24 MU in the RAF Hospital at Cosford from cardiac failure as a secondary condition to aplastic anaemia.  He is buried in Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery.

25 Sep

D'SILVA, GEORGE JOHN HOWARD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, N7765 of No 5 SFTS, which spun into the ground near Hinstock.  He is buried in Herne Bay Cemetery.

25 Sep

PARKER, GEORGE FREDERICK RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, L1054 of No 53 OTU, which crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Llandow.  He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery.

25 Sep

HAMILTON, HUGH DUNKINFIELD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, AP396 of No 3 SFTS, which flew into a tree shortly after taking off on a night training sortie from Bibury.  He is buried in Cirencester Cemetery.

25 Sep

WILLOUGHBY, BRIAN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford II, AP396 of No 3 SFTS, which flew into a tree shortly after taking off on a night training sortie from Bibury.  He is buried in Stratton (St Andrew) Churchyard.

25 Sep

OSBORNE, JAMES CAMPBELL RAAF

Plt Off

He was travelling to the Middle East on board HMT Queen Elizabeth and died at sea off Port Tewfik from cardiac failure due to heart degeneration.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

25 Sep

BIRSE, JOHN MIDDLETON

LAC

He was serving with No 8 School of Technical Training, and died in the RAF Hospital Weeton from a parotid abscess.  He is buried in Llanrwst Public Cemetery.

25 Sep

HUGHES, ROBERT EINION

AC2

He had been medically discharged when he died in the South Wales Sanatorium, Bronllys from overwhelming tuberculosis including pulmonary, intestinal, bone, and renal tuberculosis.  He is buried in Abergele Calvinistic Methodist Chapelyard.

26 Sep

THOMPSON, JOHN BALDWIN RCAF

Plt Off

He was injured whilst flying in Wellington III, X3222 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed near Retford after being recalled from a raid on Emden.  He died within hours of being admitted to hospital and is buried in Honington (All Saints) Churchyard., Suffolk

26 Sep

WHITE, HARRY WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington III, X3222 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed near Retford after being recalled from a raid on Emden.  He is buried in Abingdon (SS Peter and Paul) Churchyard.

26 Sep

LIFFORD, RAYMOND GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington III, X3222 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed near Retford after being recalled from a raid on Emden.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

26 Sep

DEWAR, CHARLES ERIC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He is buried in Chelmsford (Writtle Road) Cemetery.

26 Sep

SMITH, KENNETH GRAHAM

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He was cremated at Bournemouth Crematorium

26 Sep

CLETHERO, ARTHUR NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He is buried in Sale Cemetery.

26 Sep

BIRKETT, LESLIE ARTHUR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

26 Sep

HYDE, FREDERICK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.

26 Sep

BROOKS, WILLIAM CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Hudson III, V9104 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed on the approach and burst into flames at Odiham during navigation exercise.  He is buried in Hove New Cemetery.

26 Sep

WILLSON, ROBERT EARLY JUNIOR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane II, Z3662 of No 79 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Treherbert in Monmouthshire.  He is buried in Killay (St Hilary of Poictiers) Churchyard.

26 Sep

EDWARDS, PERCY CHARLES

Sgt

He was probably killed whilst flying Hurricane IIC, BD858 of No 87 Sqn, which crashed at Todmarton in Gloucestershire when it hit a tree during a dummy attack.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium

26 Sep

FARNAN, MARVEN ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Sep

HORABIN, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Sep

WERNHAM, ROBERT GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is buried in Sage War Cemetery.

26 Sep

HARKNESS, ALEXANDER RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Sep

WHITE, CHARLES STEWART RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Sep

LAPPIN, JOHN STEPHEN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1332 KO-X of No 115 Sqn, which crashed in the sea off the Frisian Islands following an engine fire on a raid to Emden.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

26 Sep

HARRISON, JAMES RICHARDS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6483 MW-A of No 217 Sqn, which flew into a quarry near Helston during an anti shipping mission.  He is buried in Farnborough (St Giles the Abbot) Churchyard.

26 Sep

CARTER, HAROLD LESLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6483 MW-A of No 217 Sqn, which flew into a quarry near Helston during an anti shipping mission.  He is buried in Lewisham (Hither Green) Cemetery.

26 Sep

OPPERMAN, PAUL FRANCIS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6483 MW-A of No 217 Sqn, which flew into a quarry near Helston during an anti shipping mission.  He is buried in Rowde (St Matthew) Churchyard.

26 Sep

RYDER, DENNIS ALBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6483 MW-A of No 217 Sqn, which flew into a quarry near Helston during an anti shipping mission.  He was cremated at Enfield Crematorium

26 Sep

GOODCHILD, JOSEPH WILLIAM

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk, AH827 of No 239, which flew into a tree near Wych Cross, Sussex in poor visibility.  He is buried in East Horndon (All Saints) Churchyard.

26 Sep

COOKE, ALEXANDER WILLIAM

AC2

He was serving with No 990 Sqn, and died in Hayling Island Hospital from pneumonia.  He is buried in East London Cemetery, Plaistow.

26 Sep

EAST, HERBERT FREDERICK

AC2

He was serving at RAF Aberporth, he died in the Royal Berks EMS Hospital, Reading from carcinoma of the stomach.  He is buried in Earley (St Peter) Church Cemetery.

26 Sep

BOOTH, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, P2871 of No 56 OTU, which spun into the ground near Cambridge.  He is buried in Sale Cemetery.

26 Sep

MOWAT, NORMAN WARE RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire I, X4843 of No 57 OTU, which flew into Yr Arra Mountain near Caernarvon Bay.  He is buried in Llanbeblig Public Cemetery, Caernarfon

26 Sep

TAYLOR, GEORGE GORDON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R6983 of No 58 OTU, which flew into high ground after descending through cloud having broken formation near Alva.  He is buried in Grangemouth (Grandsable) Cemetery.

26 Sep

BRIDGES, JOHN REGINALD

LAC

He was serving at RAF Nutts Corner, and died in Shenley Hospital, Herts, from pulmonary tuberculosis and pneumonia.  He is buried in Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery.

26 Sep

CARR, WILLIAM ALAN

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying Oxford II, V3692 of the RAFC, which flew into the ground at night near Brauncewell.  He is buried in Windermere (Bowness) Cemetery.

26 Sep

CLEGG, RONALD

LAC

He was serving with the AA Flight, RAF Feltwell, and was killed at RAF Methwold when he was struck by an aircraft as it took off.  He is buried in Wyke (St Mary) Churchyard, Yorkshire.

26 Sep

EVANS, HAROLD VERNON

AC1

He was serving at RAF Chivenor, when he fell overboard from a seaplane tender and was reported missing, believed drowned. His body was recovered on 30 Sep 1941.  He is buried in Dyffryn (St Matthew) Churchyard.

26 Sep

BRIGHT, JOHN EDMUND

AC2

He was serving with No 18 Recruits Centre, when he collapsed and died suddenly in Hemlington EMS Hospital.  He is buried in Kettering (London Road) Cemetery.

26 Sep

COLLEY, ROBERT CHARLES RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant I, V1138 of No 60 OTU, which crashed at East Fortune.  He is buried in Haddington (St Martin's) New Burial Ground.

27 Sep

LOWTHER, CREIGHTON CARLISLE RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, W9325 of No 33 Sqn, which was shot down near Ras Aziz.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

CONNOLLY, MICHAEL VINCENT RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1095 'F' of No 37 Sqn, which was destroyed on the ground when a 250lb bomb exploded whilst waiting at its dispersal.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 Sep

MACK, LESLIE ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1095 'F' of No 37 Sqn, which was destroyed on the ground when a 250lb bomb exploded whilst waiting at its dispersal.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 Sep

McFALL, DAVID OSBORNE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1095 'F' of No 37 Sqn, which was destroyed on the ground when a 250lb bomb exploded whilst waiting at its dispersal.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 Sep

SELMAN, WILLIAM THOMAS CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1095 'F' of No 37 Sqn, which was destroyed on the ground when a 250lb bomb exploded whilst waiting at its dispersal.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 Sep

WATSON, BERNARD GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1095 'F' of No 37 Sqn, which was destroyed on the ground when a 250lb bomb exploded whilst waiting at its dispersal.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

27 Sep

BINNS, ALBERT FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, AB843 of No 72 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 103B.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Sep

MERRETT, JOHN GRAHAM RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, P8560 of No 72 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 103B.  His body was washed ashore on 23 Oct 1941 and he is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

27 Sep

HILLER, JOHN EDWARD RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K6404 of No 100 Sqn, which spun into the ground at Rengit, Jahore after control was lost in cloud  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

27 Sep

WIGGLESWORTH, LESLIE JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K6404 of No 100 Sqn, which spun into the ground at Rengit, Jahore after control was lost in cloud  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

27 Sep

ROBERTSON, JOHN ROSS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

27 Sep

RHODES, LESLIE MELLOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Flixton (St Michael) Churchyard.

27 Sep

WRIGHT, MATTHEW WARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

27 Sep

DUNDAS, GORDON BANNERMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Dundee Eastern Necropolis

27 Sep

WILLMER, BERNARD KENNETH GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

27 Sep

RIDDIFORD, VICTOR ERNEST THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5432 EP-H of No 104 Sqn, which crashed near Exeter as it was being air tested after being repaired for flak damage received over Brest on 4/5 July 1941.  He is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

27 Sep

IRVING, GORDON FORBES

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

FITZGERALD, TERENCE CUNLIFFE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

HOWARTH, SAM

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

TROTTER, WILLIAM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

MILLER, MALCOLM JAMES

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

KEEPING, EDWARD HAROLD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2729 'V' of No 108 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea near Rhodes following an engine failure during a raid on the island.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

BARRELL, CHARLES SEWELL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3335 'F' of No 133 Sqn, which collided with Z3828 of the same unit  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

27 Sep

SOARES, WALTER GORDON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3828 'D' of No 133 Sqn, which collided with Z3335 of the same unit  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

27 Sep

WELLS, STANLEY ANTON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK416 of No 250 Sqn, which failed to return from an escort mission.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

27 Sep

LEYCHE, Jerzy Slawomir

Sgt

He was died from wounds received whilst flying in Wellington II W5557 SM-G of No 305 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme on its return from a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

27 Sep

WASILENKO, Wiktor

Sgt

He was died from wounds received whilst flying in Wellington II W5557 SM-G of No 305 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme on its return from a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

27 Sep

BUSKO, Eugeniusz

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II W5557 SM-G of No 305 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme on its return from a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

27 Sep

GAYZLER, Witold Josef

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter, R2442 of No 307 Sqn, which flew into high ground on Dartmoor whilst on an air test.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

27 Sep

PFLEGER, Wlodzimierz Stefan

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter, R2442 of No 307 Sqn, which flew into high ground on Dartmoor whilst on an air test.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

27 Sep

KNIGHT, ROLAND ANTHONY LEE DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, AD207 'C' of No 403 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during Circus 103B.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

27 Sep

ARCHIBALD, WILLIAM JAMES RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire V, W3233 of No 603 Sqn, which failed to return from Circus 103B.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

27 Sep

ROBERTS, ARTHUR DONALD RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3258 of No 615 Sqn, which failed to return from a Jim Crow sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Sep

SUTHERLAND, RICHARD GORDON RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3334 of No 616 Sqn, which failed to return from an offensive sweep.  He is buried in Gamaches Communal Cemetery.

27 Sep

RIDLEY, JAMES

AC1

He was serving with No 151 Wing in North Russia and together with another airman was laid across the tail of Hurricane, BD825 of No 134 Sqn whilst it was taxiing.  Forgetting about their presence the pilot attempted to take off but the aircraft stalled at 50 ft and crashed killing both airmen and injuring the pilot.  He is buried in Severomorsk (Vaenga) Cemetery.

27 Sep

THOMAS, GLANVILLE

AC2

He was serving with No 151 Wing in North Russia and together with another airman was laid across the tail of Hurricane, BD825 of No 134 Sqn whilst it was taxiing.  Forgetting about their presence the pilot attempted to take off but the aircraft stalled at 50 ft and crashed killing both airmen and injuring the pilot.  He is buried in Severomorsk (Vaenga) Cemetery.

27 Sep

ANDERSON, RONALD DRURY RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which hit another aircraft at high speed after landing at Lossiemouth.  He is buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground

27 Sep

BUDDEN, DAVID HASTINGS RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which hit another aircraft at high speed after landing at Lossiemouth.  He is buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground

27 Sep

KITELEY, FRANK CHRISTOPHER NUGENT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which hit another aircraft at high speed after landing at Lossiemouth.  He is buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground

27 Sep

CHANT, WILLIAM GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which hit another aircraft at high speed after landing at Lossiemouth.  He is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

27 Sep

HOGDEN, JOHN DENIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which crashed at Dundal in Northern Ireland en-route to Aldergrove at the end of a trans-Atlantic ferry flight.  He is buried in Pelton Cemetery.

27 Sep

KITSON, HERBERT JAMES HAWKINS DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8809 of No 20 OTU, which crashed at Dundal in Northern Ireland en-route to Aldergrove at the end of a trans-Atlantic ferry flight.  He is buried in Rhondda (Treorchy) Cemetery.

27 Sep

ASHWOOD, ALBERT HENRY

Sgt

He was seriously burned whilst flying in Wellington IA, P9216 of No 27 OTU, which crashed on landing at Lichfield whilst carrying dual circuits.  He died from his burns later that day and is buried in Margate Cemetery, Kent

27 Sep

CLIFFE, JAMES FREDERICK COLIN

LAC

He was killed in the sinking of HMS Springbank, which was an Auxiliary Fighter Carrier escorting convoy HG73 from Gibraltar to Liverpool.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

27 Sep

DUBUC, LOUIS ROMEO RCAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, AE577 of RAF Ferry Command, which crashed at Dundalk in Northern Ireland en-route to Aldergrove at the end of a trans-Atlantic ferry flight.  He is buried in Newry Old Chapel Roman Catholic Cemetery.

27 Sep

GOODWIN, FREDERICK JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, AE577 of RAF Ferry Command, which crashed at Dundal in Northern Ireland en-route to Aldergrove at the end of a trans-Atlantic ferry flight.  He is buried in Smethwick (Uplands) Cemetery.

27 Sep

VALENTINE, JOSEPH

Flt Sgt

He was killed in a road accident at Kirkham in Lancashire, possibly whilst serving at RAF Kirkham.  He is buried in Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery.

27 Sep

LANGFORD, WILLIAM DANIEL

AC1

A Flight Mechanic (Engines), with No 88 Sqn, he was killed at Manston when he was struck by a Spitfire which landed out of control.  He is buried in St George (St. George) Churchyard., Oakengates

28 Sep

ROSS, WILLIAM ALEXANDER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5560 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into a house inland from the target after being hit by flak during an attack on shipping in Bardia harbour.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

28 Sep

JOHNSTON, CHARLES IAN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5560 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into a house inland from the target after being hit by flak during an attack on shipping in Bardia harbour.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

28 Sep

SPRANGE, ERNEST JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5560 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into a house inland from the target after being hit by flak during an attack on shipping in Bardia harbour.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

28 Sep

WILSON, JAMES HUGONIN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7374 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into the sea, probably as the result of flak during an attack on shipping in Bardia harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

28 Sep

GRIFFIN, ARTHUR EDWARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7374 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into the sea, probably as the result of flak during an attack on shipping in Bardia harbour.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

28 Sep

CONNOLLY, DONALD JOSEPH RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, AB924 of No 111 Sqn, which was hit by another aircraft as it took-off from North Weald.  He is buried in North Weald Bassett (St Andrew) Churchyard.

28 Sep

CROSSLEY, HARRY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1821 of No 113 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol near Pantelleria.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

28 Sep

SMITH, ALBERT EDWARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1821 of No 113 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol near Pantelleria.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

28 Sep

SWAN, JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1821 of No 113 Sqn, which failed to return from a patrol near Pantelleria.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

28 Sep

CHUBB, PETER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, R1977 of No 131 Sqn, which was hit by Spitfire I, AR213 shortly after landing at Atcham.  He is buried in Mount St Mary's College Churchyard.

28 Sep

LEE, STANLEY DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, R1977 of No 131 Sqn, which was hit by Spitfire I, AR213 shortly after landing at Atcham.  He was cremated at South London Crematorium, Mitcham.

28 Sep

GRIFFITHS, WALTER SAMUEL PALFREY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6501 MW-D of No 217 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a night raid in the St Nazaire area.  He is buried in La Gueriniere Communal Cemetery.

28 Sep

SUGGETT, EDWARD DIX

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6501 MW-D of No 217 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a night raid in the St Nazaire area.  He is buried in Pornic War Cemetery.

28 Sep

BALL, JOSEPH WALTER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6501 MW-D of No 217 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a night raid in the St Nazaire area.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Sep

SAPWELL, SELWYN CLIFFORD EDWIN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6501 MW-D of No 217 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a night raid in the St Nazaire area.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

28 Sep

KORCZUK, Tadeusz

Sgt

He was died from wounds received whilst flying in Wellington II W5557 SM-G of No 305 Sqn, which crashed near Lindholme on its return from a raid on Cologne.  He is buried in Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery.

28 Sep

SCRASE, GEORGE EDWARD THOMAS AuxAF

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying Beaufighter V prototype, R2306 of No 600 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Acton Turville, Gloucestershire on a night flying test.  He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium

28 Sep

TRUMAN, ARTHUR JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Botha I, L6341 of No 4 AOS, which flew into high ground near Portpatrick, Wigtownshire.  He is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery.

28 Sep

MAIN, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Botha I, L6341 of No 4 AOS, which flew into high ground near Portpatrick, Wigtownshire.  He is buried in Dumbarton Cemetery.

28 Sep

LUSHA, REGINALD ALFRED

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha I, L6341 of No 4 AOS, which flew into high ground near Portpatrick, Wigtownshire.  He is buried in Tittleshall (St Mary) Churchyard.

28 Sep

BLEACKLEY, CHARLES JELLICOE

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Botha I, L6341 of No 4 AOS, which flew into high ground near Portpatrick, Wigtownshire.  He was cremated at Leicester City (Gilroes) Crematorium

29 Sep

FULBECK, CHARLES WAGHORN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7441 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

RODGER, ERIC JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7441 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

TOVEY, EDWARD DONALD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7441 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

KITSON, WALTER STANLEY DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

FREELAND, JOHN ROY RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

GOVE, RONALD GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

LEE, JAMES WILLIAMSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

McLEAN, JOHN ALFRED

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

PALMER, JOHN RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1279 of No 9 Sqn, which crashed after suffering engine problems over the Alps on a raid to Genoa.  He is buried in Milan War Cemetery.

29 Sep

CLEMENTS, COLIN HARRY JOHN

LAC

He was killed whilst serving with No 10 Sqn in a motor cycle accident near Wem in Shropshire.  He is buried in Aireborough (Yeadon) Cemetery.

29 Sep

WALKER, ALFRED COLE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE376 EA-A of No 49 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames 11 minutes after taking off Scampton for Frankfurt.  He is buried in New Hunstanton Cemetery.

29 Sep

RAINE, ALBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE376 EA-A of No 49 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames 11 minutes after taking off Scampton for Frankfurt.  He is buried in Howden-le-Wear (St Mary) Churchyard.

29 Sep

SMITH, THOMAS HAYDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE376 EA-A of No 49 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames 11 minutes after taking off Scampton for Frankfurt.  He is buried in Scampton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

29 Sep

GREENHALGH, REGINALD ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE376 EA-A of No 49 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames 11 minutes after taking off Scampton for Frankfurt.  He was cremated at Manchester Crematorium

29 Sep

PAUL, JOHN WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

POSTANS, RONALD GEORGE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

CHAPMAN, GORDON LINDSAY RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

GREENWOOD, ARTHUR HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

HUDSON, GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

NORTH, HUNTER ARTHUR AUBREY RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8868 DX-C of No 57 Sqn, which was probably lost over the sea on a raid to Genoa.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

DEAR, PAUL DRAYCOTT

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM867 TR-G of No 59 Sqn, which exploded after swinging on take-off from Thorney Island on a training flight.  He is buried in West Thorney (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

29 Sep

SCROGGS, HENRY SYDNEY

Gp Capt

The station commander of RAF Thorney Island he was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM867 TR-G of No 59 Sqn, which exploded after swinging on take-off from Thorney Island on a training flight.  He is buried in West Thorney (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

29 Sep

GAMSTON, ARTHUR

AC2

A member of No 415 Sqn, he was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM867 TR-G of No 59 Sqn, which exploded after swinging on take-off from Thorney Island on a training flight.  He is buried in Penn (St Bartholomew) Churchyard.

29 Sep

PARRY, JOSEPH STEWART RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

ROBERTSON, IAN JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Texel (Den Burg) Cemetery.

29 Sep

BROWN, WILLIAM RAYMOND JAMES RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Harlingen General Cemetery.

29 Sep

CHAPMAN, ALFRED WILLIAM MUSGRAVE RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

MACDONALD, HUGH MCLENNAN RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Texel (Den Burg) Cemetery.

29 Sep

FIELDHOUSE, EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2879 of No 99 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

29 Sep

WATT, JOHN SYDNEY FERGUSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Dundee (Balgay) Cemetery.

29 Sep

BROADLEY, JOHN DUNCAN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Ringshall (St Catherine) Churchyard.

29 Sep

HUMPHREY, JOHN WEIR RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Ringshall (St Catherine) Churchyard.

29 Sep

MARTIN, HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Ringshall (St Catherine) Churchyard.

29 Sep

WHITFIELD, JOHN KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Ringshall (St Catherine) Churchyard.

29 Sep

RICHARDSON, DAVID

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8869 of No 99 Sqn, which crashed and exploded after colliding with trees near Stowmarket on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Ringshall (St Catherine) Churchyard.

29 Sep

RUMBO, KEITH HOWARD NAUGHTON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5436 LN-X of No 99 Sqn, which crashed near Bury St Edmunds on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Waterbeach Cemetery.

29 Sep

WALDRON, VERNON ELLISTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5436 LN-X of No 99 Sqn, which crashed near Bury St Edmunds on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Eaton (St Andrew) New Churchyard.

29 Sep

PAXTON, WILSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5436 LN-X of No 99 Sqn, which crashed near Bury St Edmunds on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Cockburnspath Parish Churchyard.

29 Sep

DARBYSHIRE, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, W5436 LN-X of No 99 Sqn, which crashed near Bury St Edmunds on its return from a raid to Frankfurt.  He is buried in Waterbeach Cemetery.

29 Sep

HULLS, ARTHUR ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9910 KO-Y of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter over Holland during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Wedde (Blijham) Protestant Churchyard.

29 Sep

GOODEY, JAMES HENRY RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9910 KO-Y of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter over Holland during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Wedde (Blijham) Protestant Churchyard.

29 Sep

COLFE, WILLIAM KENNETH RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9910 KO-Y of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter over Holland during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Wedde (Blijham) Protestant Churchyard.

29 Sep

GRIFFITHS, THOMAS DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9910 KO-Y of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter over Holland during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Wedde (Blijham) Protestant Churchyard.

29 Sep

BULL, THOMAS WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9910 KO-Y of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter over Holland during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Wedde (Blijham) Protestant Churchyard.

29 Sep

RUXTON, THOMAS ROSS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6445 'Y' of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is buried in Khayat Beach War Cemetery.

29 Sep

BILLINGSLEY-DOOLEY, WILLIAM BERNARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6445 'Y' of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

29 Sep

YOUNG, ROLAND JOHN RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6445 'Y' of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

29 Sep

HUNTER, THOMAS

Sgt

He abandoned Whirlwind I, P7009 of No 263 Sqn, when he ran out of fuel, but did not survive and his body was washed ashore on 10 Oct 1941.  He is buried in Monk Helseden (Blackhall) Cemetery.

29 Sep

ARNOUX, J R C

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L4997 of No 10 AOS, which  crashed at Auchencairn Farm, Closeburn,  He is buried in St Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dumfries

29 Sep

ROCHOWSKI, Leonid

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L4997 of No 10 AOS, which  crashed at Auchencairn Farm, Closeburn,  He is buried in St Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dumfries

29 Sep

SOKULSKI, Jerzy

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Battle I, L4997 of No 10 AOS, which  crashed at Auchencairn Farm, Closeburn,  He is buried in St Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dumfries

29 Sep

VAUGHAN, JOHN HALLOWES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BJ494 of No 1454 Flt, which crashed near Box in Wilshire following an engine cowling breaking away in flight.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium

29 Sep

ZALEWSKI, Tadeusz

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley, K7220 of the Parachute Training School but the circumstances are unknown.   He is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

29 Sep

GREENWOOD, KEITH DOUGLAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5308 of No 16 OTU, which flew into high ground near Piddington in Oxfordshire during a practice bombing sortie.  He is buried in Penwortham (St Mary) Churchyard.

29 Sep

AMOTT, JACK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5308 of No 16 OTU, which flew into high ground near Piddington in Oxfordshire during a practice bombing sortie.  He is buried in Upper Heyford Cemetery.

29 Sep

HOWE, JACK KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5308 of No 16 OTU, which flew into high ground near Piddington in Oxfordshire during a practice bombing sortie.  He is buried in Upper Heyford Cemetery.

29 Sep

WHITE, ERNEST MONTAGUE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5308 of No 16 OTU, which flew into high ground near Piddington in Oxfordshire during a practice bombing sortie.  He is buried in Weston-super-Mare Cemetery.

29 Sep

ASTRAMOWICZ, Teofan

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

CUPRYK, Stanislaw

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

FISHER, JACK STANLEY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

JOZEPAJT, Jon

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

KSIEZYC, Jan

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

STEPIEN, Zygfryd

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Nuneaton (Oaston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

HEATHER, EDWARD JAMES HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R3216 of No 18 OTU, which stalled and crashed on landing at Bramcote on completion of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Reading (Caversham) Cemetery.

29 Sep

HILLIER, GEORGE FREDERICK RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master III, W8594 of No 59 OTU, which flew into high ground  having become lost in heavy rain.  He is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery.

29 Sep

HAWES, ROBERT FRANCIS

AC1

He was serving with No 8 School of Technical Training, and died in the RAF Hospital, Weeton from peritonitis.  He is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls') Cemetery.

30 Sep

FLETCHER, ALEXANDER

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

THOMPSON, WILLIAM HENRY JOHN

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

30 Sep

BURROWS, ALBERT EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery.

30 Sep

COYLE, DOUGLAS EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Hook of Holland General Cemetery.

30 Sep

TUCKER, JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Noordwijk General Cemetery.

30 Sep

MANSFIELD, HERBERT HENRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

WALKER, HUGH JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7433 MG-U of No 7 Sqn, which came down in the North Sea on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

ELLIS, KEITH HENRY AUGUSTUS DFC

Sqn Ldr

He was serving on secondment to the Turkish Air Force at Ankara, and was killed in a flying accident whilst instructing a trainee pilot.  He is buried in Haidar Pasha Cemetery.

30 Sep

WATTERS, GEORGE BOW

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6939 GE-E of No 58 Sqn, which crashed into a wood near Linton-on-Ouse on its return from a raid on Stettin.  He is buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery.

30 Sep

HAYDEN, ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6939 GE-E of No 58 Sqn, which crashed into a wood near Linton-on-Ouse on its return from a raid on Stettin.  He is buried in Manor Park Cemetery.

30 Sep

ATCHISON, IAN ALEXANDER NIGEL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6944 GE-R of No 58 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

HORNE, JOSEPH EDWIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6944 GE-R of No 58 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

McMULLAN, CECIL BRIAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6944 GE-R of No 58 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

MOULDS, STEWART IRELAND COLLISTER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6944 GE-R of No 58 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

VAISEY, JOHN ROLAND MADDISON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6944 GE-R of No 58 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

SMITH, EDGAR GORDON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9150 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

PEDLEY, ALAN HARRY KEELING

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9150 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

McCOLM, HAROLD WALTON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9150 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

DUNKLEY, RONALD WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9150 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

HILTZ, JOHN CLIFTON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9150 of No 77 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

BIRD, ROBERT WALTERS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9126 of No 78 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Sylt on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

McCARTHY, IVOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9126 of No 78 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Sylt on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

BUTTELL, HAROLD BERNARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9126 of No 78 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Sylt on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

WARD, BELPH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9126 of No 78 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Sylt on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

VOSPER, ROY RUSSELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9126 of No 78 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Sylt on its return from a raid to Stettin.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

KIBBE, DONALD KYLE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6871 DY-A of No 102 Sqn, which crashed at Danby Headon the North Yorkshire Moors  on its return from Stettin.  He is buried in Topcliffe Church Cemetery.

30 Sep

ELLIS, LEONARD HAROLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

McKENZIE, DUNCAN JOHN RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

PETHERICK, ANTHONY WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

ROBERTS, ALBERT LIONEL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

COOPER, ALFRED RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

KEEBLE, JOCK GORDON CLEMENT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9673 KO-B of No 115 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Harburg during a raid to Hamburg.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

30 Sep

PAINTING, GEOFFREY ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3849 of No 118 Sqn, which shot down by flak during a shipping strike off Cherbourg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

30 Sep

BULL, GEORGE WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

PATTISON, JAMES MUIR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

JACOBY, MAURICE

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

PARKIN, JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

HARROWER, THOMAS HENDERSON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

FERRIS, JOHN OUTERSON WILLIAM KENNETH

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5378 QT-A of No 142 Sqn, which was shot down in the Keil area on a raid to Stettin.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery.

30 Sep

LINTERN, DONALD WILLIAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z5265 of No 185 Sqn, which was shot down by a MC202 off Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Sep

SWIFT, JAMES FREDERICK DFC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire PR D, R7043 of No 1 PRU, which failed to return from a reconnaissance sortie to Keil and Hamburg.  He is buried in Sage War Cemetery.

30 Sep

EVANS, BRUCE TREVOR

LAC

He was killed whilst flying either Oxford I, AS550 of No 35 SFTS, which collided with AS186 other near North Battleford.  He is buried in North Battleford Cemetery.

30 Sep

HODGKISON, DOUGLAS HENRY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying either Oxford I, AS550 of No 35 SFTS, which collided with each other near North Battleford.  He is buried in North Battleford Cemetery.

30 Sep

KITCH, ROBERT LEONARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8253 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea near Cap Bon following an engine failure on a delivery flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

30 Sep

CHAPMAN, ERIC (963943)

LAC

He was serving with No 916 Sqn when he was found dead in the kitchen at 9 Ponsonby Terrace, Derby by his wife, cause of death suspected to be gas poisoning.  He is buried in Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery.

30 Sep

LOCKE, EDWARD STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V6605 of No 52 OTU, which spun into the ground at Elberton near Bristol.  He is buried in Alveston (St Helen) Churchyard.

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