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Casualties - 11 - 20 December 1941


11 Dec

DARBISHIRE, CHARLES FRANCIS

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7797 of No 11 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid to Derna airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

11 Dec

MACEY, LESLIE JOSEPH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7797 of No 11 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid to Derna airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

11 Dec

WEBSTER, JAMES CHARLES BRYDEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7797 of No 11 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid to Derna airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

11 Dec

EDMUNDS, EVEREST GEORGE DFC, RNZAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7802 'Q' of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

11 Dec

HEDIN, SIGURD EDGAR DFM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7802 'Q' of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

11 Dec

MILLS, MARTIN JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7802 'Q' of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by flak in the target area during a raid on Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

11 Dec

BUCKLEY, HUBERT DONALD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

BELL, IAN REDMAYNE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

KETTERINGHAM, LAURENCE WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is buried in Bredene Churchyard.

11 Dec

CROCKER, FRANK WILSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

GRIGG, GERALD LEONARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

KENT, ROBERT WILLIAM GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

WAKELING, MAURICE VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax I, L9600 TL-U of No 35 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off the Belgian coast on its return from a raid to Cologne.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

LAPISH, JOSEPH

Flt Sgt

He was mortally wounded whilst flying in a Vildebeest III of No 36 Sqn, which was strafed by a Japanese fighter has it landed at Kota Bharu on 8 Dec 1941, later dying from his wounds.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

11 Dec

WATSON, DONALD AUSTIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Feltwell (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

11 Dec

JACKSON, STANLEY HEELIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Ashton-under-Lyne and Dunkinfield Joint Cemetery.

11 Dec

MANWARING, RANULPH PAUL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Brenchley (All Saints) Churchyard.

11 Dec

CARTER, EDWIN ROWLAND

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Chislehurst Cemetery.

11 Dec

GURD, PHILIP LESLIE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Feltwell (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

11 Dec

McKENZIE, JOHN MORTIMER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2959 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed near East Wretham on its return from a raid on Le Harve.  He is buried in Feltwell (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

11 Dec

THOMPSON, WILLIAM JOHN CUNLIFFE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, BD889 of No 94 Sqn, which failed to return from a ground attack around Gazala.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma.

11 Dec

THURGET, FREDERICK WILLIAM AuxAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 141 Sqn and was killed whilst flying in Magister I, P2509 of RAF Ayr Station Flight, which flew into the ground near Ayr.  He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire.

11 Dec

PAYNE, CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE353 of No 144 Sqn, which was probably damaged during a raid on Brest and came down in the sea off the Sussex coast.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

11 Dec

MONK, ARTHUR JOHN BENNING RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE353 of No 144 Sqn, which was probably damaged during a raid on Brest and came down in the sea off the Sussex coast.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

11 Dec

SMILEY, ARCHIBALD LOCKSLEY RNZAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE353 of No 144 Sqn, which was probably damaged during a raid on Brest and came down in the sea off the Sussex coast.  He is buried in Littlehampton Cemetery.

11 Dec

DUNN, JOHN HUMPHREY (BUD) RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE353 of No 144 Sqn, which was probably damaged during a raid on Brest and came down in the sea off the Sussex coast.  He is buried in Littlehampton Cemetery.

11 Dec

GAILEY, CHARLES EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE353 of No 144 Sqn, which was probably damaged during a raid on Brest and came down in the sea off the Sussex coast.  He is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

11 Dec

GROVES, DENZIL WALTER CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying as a passenger in Magister I, L8164 of No 154 Sqn, which spun into the ground at Stumps Cross near Duxford.  He is buried in Llaningat (St Dingat) Churchyard.

11 Dec

BROWN, KENNETH CHARLES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM634 of No 233 Sqn, which was shot down by a FAA Fulmer during a transit flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

11 Dec

DICK, ANDREW CAMPBELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM634 of No 233 Sqn, which was shot down by a FAA Fulmer during a transit flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

11 Dec

LEAVER, NEVIL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM634 of No 233 Sqn, which was shot down by a FAA Fulmer during a transit flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

11 Dec

PINSENT, JOHN SOUDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM634 of No 233 Sqn, which was shot down by a FAA Fulmer during a transit flight from Gibraltar to Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

11 Dec

HICKS, HENRY LYLE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z3239 of No 235 Sqn, which crashed near Manston.  He is buried in Kirton-in-Lindsey Burial Ground

11 Dec

LENTHALL, ERNEST GERRET

AC1

He was serving with No 237 Sqn, and died from wounds sustained on 8 December in a raid by Bf 110s, which dropped bombs on the station cookhouse.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

11 Dec

CANTY, MALCOLM ALLEN RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk, AN344 of No 250 Sqn, which was shot down by an enemy fighter near Tobruk.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

11 Dec

HARDING, LYNN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE148 EQ-B of No 408 Sqn, which crashed near Odense, Denmark during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Odense (Assistens) Cemetery.

11 Dec

HULL, WILLIAM FRANCIS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE148 EQ-B of No 408 Sqn, which crashed near Odense, Denmark during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Odense (Assistens) Cemetery.

11 Dec

JAMIESON, SAMUEL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE148 EQ-B of No 408 Sqn, which crashed near Odense, Denmark during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Odense (Assistens) Cemetery.

11 Dec

TODD, DUNCAN LUIN RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE148 EQ-B of No 408 Sqn, which crashed near Odense, Denmark during a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Odense (Assistens) Cemetery.

11 Dec

MAGEE, JOHN GILLESPIE RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AD291 of No 412 Sqn, which collided with Oxford, T1052 of the RAF College near Ruskington in Lincolnshire.  He is buried in Scopwick Church Burial Ground and was the author of the poem 'High Flight'

11 Dec

MAGUIRE, WILLIAM

LAC

He was serving with No 921 Sqn and died from injuries sustained when he rode his motor cycle into a church wall during the blackout.  He is buried in Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

11 Dec

MACDONALD, RODERICK JOHN MURRAY

AC2

He was serving with No 242 AMES, and was found dead at Lascaris Ditch, Valletta, presumably having committed suicide.  He is buried in Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery.

11 Dec

POWELL, THOMAS RAY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V7625 of No 56 OTU, which spun into the ground near Bircham Newton.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

11 Dec

GRIFFIN, ERNEST AUBREY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Oxford, T1052 of the RAF College (FTS), which crashed in a forced landing at Ruskington in Lincolnshire after colliding with AD291.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium.

11 Dec

KEAR, FRANCIS WILLIAM

AC2

He was serving with No 750 (Defence) Sqn, when he died in the RAF Hospital, St Athan from a chronic sub dural haematoma.  He is buried in Cinderford (St John) Churchyard.

11 Dec

PRICE, EVAN JAMES

AC1

He was serving at RAF Waterbeach and died from a fractured skull and crushed chest sustained when he was run over and crushed by a chance light whilst on duty.  He is buried in Llywel (SS David, Teilo and Llywel) Churchyard.

11 Dec

MOORE, DORIS WAAF

ACW2

She was serving as an ACH/GD at RAF Tangmere when she died in the Royal West Sussex Hospital from emphysema.  She is buried in Chichester Cemetery.

11 Dec

WALLS, CHARLES LESLIE

AC2

He was serving at RAF Balderton and was killed when he was struck by a lorry driven by a fellow airman as he strolled towards his lunch on Spring Lane, Balderton. The inquest blamed the accident on a greasy, mud-caked road.  He is buried in Ascot (All Saints) Churchyard Extension.

11 Dec

McDONALD, MABEL WAAF

ACW2

She was serving at RAF Kirkham when she was knocked down by a car which was overtaking another on the Kirkham by-pass.  She is buried in Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery.

11 Dec

VAUGHAN, STANLEY FREDERICK

AC1

He was serving at RAF Strete, when he died in the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth from haematemesis (vomiting blood) due to a duodenal ulcer.  He is buried in Whixall (St Mary) Churchyard.

12 Dec

McCULLOUGH, DONALD ROBERT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane II, BD943 of No 3 Sqn, which dived into the ground at night at Eastwick in Hertfordshire.  He is buried in Ware New Cemetery.

12 Dec

HOSKIN, ERIC CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z9188 ZA-V of No 10 Sqn, which crashed between Pateley Bridge and Ripon on its return from a raid to Cologne as the result of a severe down draft.  He is buried in Sandiacre (St Giles) Churchyard. and Extension

12 Dec

MARTIN, DAVID

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7909 of No 11 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Derna airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

DRUMMOND, NOEL GIBSON STERLING RAAF

Sgt

He was possibly killed whilst flying Blenheim IV, Z7909 of No 11 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Derna airfield.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

TROUP, ALLAN WILLSON RCAF

 Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, N1085 OA-G of No 22 Sqn, which crashed near Nantes.  He is buried in Nantes (Pont-du-Cens) Communal Cemetery.

12 Dec

CONNELL, KENNETH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, V5379 of No 34 Sqn, which crashed on take-off.  He is buried in Kranji War Cemetery.

12 Dec

BLACK, STUART CORLISS RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD979 of No 49 Sqn, when he was hit by a cannon shell during a raid on the airfield at Cuxhaven.  He is buried in Great Bircham (St Mary) Churchyard.

12 Dec

CRISP, BERNARD DOUGLAS

AC2

He was serving with No 50 Sqn and was killed when he was knocked down by a car while walking along Newark Road towards Lincoln at night.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

12 Dec

TAYLOR, FREDERICK CHARLES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IV, AE656 PZ-V of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from an anti-submarine patrol off Brittany.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

THOMAS, CHRISTOPHER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IV, AE656 PZ-V of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from an anti-submarine patrol off Brittany.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

GRIFFITHS, LEONARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IV, AE656 PZ-V of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from an anti-submarine patrol off Brittany.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

SMITH, ROBERT (945005)

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IV, AE656 PZ-V of No 53 Sqn, which failed to return from an anti-submarine patrol off Brittany.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

THOMPSON, JOHN HENRY LEONARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5908 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

MORRIS, ROBERT TUDOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5908 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

QUILTER, ROBERT TERRINGTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5908 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 during an anti shipping sortie.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

ANDERSON, CHARLES HAROLD

Flt Lt

He was a member of No 8 Sqn but was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9595 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after being attacked by Bf 110s during an anti shipping strike off Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

BRUNTON, DERRICK AUGUSTUS

Sgt

He was a member of No 8 Sqn but was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9595 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after being attacked by Bf 110s during an anti shipping strike off Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

EVANS, JOHN

Sgt

He was a member of No 8 Sqn but was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9595 of No 55 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after being attacked by Bf 110s during an anti shipping strike off Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

BAILEY, GORDON CLINKSKILL RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was serving with No 94 Sqn and died from a heart attack.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

12 Dec

WEBBER, HAROLD DUDLEY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE391 of No 106 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Gelsenkirchen.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

12 Dec

CROWHURST, SAMUEL VICTOR RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE391 of No 106 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Gelsenkirchen.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

12 Dec

NORMAN, FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE391 of No 106 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Gelsenkirchen.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

12 Dec

ROBSON-SCOTT, T

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE391 of No 106 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid to Gelsenkirchen.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

12 Dec

JEFFRIES, ROBERT JAMES DANIEL RAAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK413 of No 112 Sqn, which was shot down near Tmimi by fighters.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

HOUSTON, WILLIAM EARL RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK457 of No 112 Sqn, which was lost in combat with enemy fighters on a sweep to Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

SUMMERSGILL, CEDRIC N. SAAF

2 Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5588 of No 113 Sqn, which crashed for a unknown reason near Giarabub whilst on patrol.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

12 Dec

GALVIN, JOHN ANTHONY RAAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5588 of No 113 Sqn, which crashed for a unknown reason near Giarabub whilst on patrol.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

12 Dec

PURVES, LEONARD LUCAS RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5588 of No 113 Sqn, which crashed for a unknown reason near Giarabub whilst on patrol.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

12 Dec

HOLDER, KENNETH LE ROY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AA871 of No 121 Sqn, which came down in the sea off Lincolnshire during a patrol.  His body was later washed ashore and he is buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

12 Dec

LOKEN, JAN ERIK RNorAF

Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIA, Z3670 of No 253 Sqn, which was crashed into the North Sea off Spurn Point during a dusk patrol. 

12 Dec

DAY, ALBERT GEORGE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, 'J' of No 610 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off Withernsea following a combat with an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

ABDEE, NORMAN JOHN

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AD466 'J' of No 610 Sqn, which probably came down in the North Sea off Withernsea following a combat with an enemy aircraft.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

GRAY, BERTIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Maryland II, AH405 of No 12 SAAF Sqn, which was shot down whilst on patrol to locate Ju 52s operating between Maleme and Appolonia.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

12 Dec

AVERY, WILLIAM FRANCIS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V7659 of No 55 OTU, which crash landed on the boundary of RAF Usworth following an engine failure.  He is buried in Hylton (Castletown) Cemetery.

12 Dec

POLLARD, JOSEPH KENNETH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, P3900 of No 55 OTU, which went missing over the North Sea whilst attempting to shoot down a barrage balloon.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

12 Dec

BONE, ALAN CAMERON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R6829 of No 57 OTU, which collided with R7062 near Queensferry, Cheshire.  He is buried in Hawarden (St Deiniol) Churchyard.

12 Dec

BIRD, JAMES SNELGROVE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R7062 of No 57 OTU, which collided with R6829 near Queensferry, Cheshire.  He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery.

12 Dec

BOTTOMLEY, SAMUEL ROYDEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z1163 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea as it took off from Gibraltar at night.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.

12 Dec

BOULTON, MAURICE FRANK JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z1163 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea as it took off from Gibraltar at night.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.

12 Dec

BRUNYEE, TOM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z1163 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea as it took off from Gibraltar at night.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.

12 Dec

HARVEY, ERNEST LESLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z1163 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea as it took off from Gibraltar at night.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.

12 Dec

JACKSON, ERNEST PHILIP

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z1163 of the OADU, which crashed into the sea as it took off from Gibraltar at night.  He is buried in Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.

12 Dec

McLAREN, JAMES RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, BL285 of No 129 Sqn, which spun into the ground from 200 ft.  He is buried in Saffron Walden Cemetery.

12 Dec

MURCHIE, JOHN HUNTER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Tomahawk, AH919 of No 41 OTU, which spun into the ground near Old Sarum whilst carrying out aerobatics.  He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire.

13 Dec

TANNER, WALTER ALEXANDER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2780 'E' of No 37 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

POINTING, WILLIAM LEECH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, N2780 'E' of No 37 Sqn, which crashed into the sea after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

MISSELBROOK, SIDNEY TREVOR DSO

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE196 of No 44 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

JEFFCOAT, HARRY JEFFREY

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE196 of No 44 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

GUMBLEY, ARTHUR HOWARD RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE196 of No 44 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

LEGGETT, LEONARD DALTON DFM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE196 of No 44 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

PELLING, GEOFFREY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6291 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 whilst carrying out an attack on naval vessels Navarin Bay.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

STRONG, JOSEPH HENRY DFM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6291 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 whilst carrying out an attack on naval vessels Navarin Bay.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

LINDSAY, EDMUND MAILER RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6291 of No 55 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 whilst carrying out an attack on naval vessels Navarin Bay.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

INNES, MALCOLM BRUCE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3082 of No 56 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Great Wilbraham in Cambridgeshire.  He is buried in Whittlesford (SS Mary and Andrew) Churchyard.

13 Dec

OLDNALL, WILLIAM LEONARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AA737 of No 65 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft near Lewes in Sussex.  He is buried in Stretford (St Matthew) Churchyard.

13 Dec

KITTO, KENNETH CHARLES

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

HAWKES, ARTHUR OLIVER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

PETTET, DOUGLAS GEORGE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

LEWIS, ERNEST ROBERT GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

MILNER, WILLIAM HENRY JOHN RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X9686 'Z' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed near Martuba after being damaged by flak whilst attacking MT in the Derna area.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

13 Dec

ROBINSON, HAROLD JAMES RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3050 of No 87 Sqn, which spun into the ground at Lower Almondsbury in Gloucestershire.  He is buried in Bristol (Canford) Cemetery.

13 Dec

GRACIE, RONALD DAVIDSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7368 of No 107 Sqn, which was shot down whilst attacking naval vessels in Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

13 Dec

McLEAN, ALBERT PERRY RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7368 of No 107 Sqn, which was shot down whilst attacking naval vessels in Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

13 Dec

CALDERWOOD, JACK SIDNEY ALEXANDER RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7368 of No 107 Sqn, which was shot down whilst attacking naval vessels in Argostoli Harbour.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

13 Dec

McLAREN, DAVID

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD921 of No 144 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

PULHAM, RONALD JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD921 of No 144 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

PEARCE, THOMAS JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD921 of No 144 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

TAYLOR, ALFRED HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD921 of No 144 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

ATKINSON, RICHARD ALFRED PALMER VINCENT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD921 of No 144 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a Gardening sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

DALE, PETER ALAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter II, R2309 of No 255 Sqn, which crashed on a night approach into Coltishall.  He is buried in Scottow Cemetery.

13 Dec

HILTON, HENRY WREN

Flt Sgt

A member of No 272 he was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter, T3250 which had been borrowed from No 252 Sqn and was lost near Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

MORRIS, GRAHAM WELLS

Fg Off

A member of No 272 he was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter, T3250 which had been borrowed from No 252 Sqn and was lost near Crete.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

13 Dec

ENGLISH, HAROLD FRASER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk I, AH812 of No 400 Sqn, which was shot down near Etaples.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

JACKSON, GEORGE CHARLES HENRY RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk I, AH865 of No 400 Sqn, which was shot down near Etaples.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

13 Dec

BROWN, DAVID RODERICK LLEWELLYN RNZAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Buffalo I, W8158 of No 453 Sqn, which crashed in a paddy field whilst attempting a forced landing after running out of fuel.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery.

13 Dec

NEALE, LEONARD JAMES

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Buffalo I, W8176 of No 453 Sqn, which crashed in a paddy field whilst attempting a forced landing after running out of fuel.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery.

13 Dec

OELRICH, RONALD REGINALD RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Buffalo, W8225 of No 453 Sqn, which was shot down by Japanese fighters over the squadron's base at Ipoh.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

13 Dec

BODDEN, FRANK WILLIAM

AC2

He was serving with No 8 Recruits Centre when he died from post operative shock following an operation for chronic cholecysistis (inflamation of the gall bladder) in Stracathro Hospital and was cremated at Edinburgh (Warriston) Crematorium.

13 Dec

HATTEMORE, WILFRED NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X2992 of No 14 OTU, which crashed near Cottesmore whilst carry out single engine flying practice.  He is buried in Beaudesert (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

13 Dec

WEBB, ANTHONY PHILIP

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, X2992 of No 14 OTU, which crashed near Cottesmore whilst carry out single engine flying practice.  He is buried in Cottesmore (St Nicholas) Churchyard Extension

13 Dec

BIRD, MAURICE EDWARD CHARLES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IIIA, BW382 of No 31 OTU, which failed to return from a local flying exercise  He is commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial.

13 Dec

BLYTH, KENNETH WHINRAY

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IIIA, BW382 of No 31 OTU, which failed to return from a local flying exercise  He is commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial.

13 Dec

PICKLES, AMOS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson IIIA, BW382 of No 31 OTU, which failed to return from a local flying exercise  He is commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial.

13 Dec

POW, NORMAN CLUNIE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, P3809 of No 56 OTU, which dived into the ground near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire.  He is buried in Sutton Bridge (St Matthew) Churchyard.

13 Dec

WELLER, ARTHUR ADRIAN PERCY DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Mohawk IV, HK823 of No 71 OTU, which collided with Tomahawk IIB, AN317  He is buried in Khartoum War Cemetery.

13 Dec

MARCHANT, WILLIAM JOSEPH

LAC

He was killed whilst training at Maxwell Field, Alabama, in an aircraft accident, possibly involving an AT6A, but no other details have been found.  He is buried in Montgomery (Oakwood) Cemetery Annexe.

13 Dec

HUTCHINSON, ARTHUR JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF North Weald but was attached to RAF Duxford, where he died from a self inflicted gunshot wound.  He is buried in Halton (St Michael) Churchyard.

13 Dec

WATSON, CHARLES WALTER AuxAF

AC2

He was serving with No 1 Flying Instructors School when he accidently drowned near Peterborough, his body being found on 30 January 1942.  He is buried in Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery.

13 Dec

SAWYER, ROY ERNEST FREDERICK RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Airacobra I, AH581 of No 601 Sqn, which crashed on the approach to Debden.  He is buried in Saffron Walden Cemetery.

13 Dec

GAMBLE, THOMAS

Cpl

He died of multiple injuries sustained whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, T6765 of No 70 Wg Cal Flt , which spun into the ground at Longman .  He is buried in Dromara First Presbyterian Churchyard.

14 Dec

DENNIS, FREDERICK WILLIAM RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5860 'O' of No 14 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

14 Dec

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM ROBERT RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5860 'O' of No 14 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

14 Dec

REDFERN, JOHN AUBREY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5860 'O' of No 14 Sqn, which failed to return from a raid on Derna.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

14 Dec

PARKER, The Hon. WILLIAM R. C. BOYLE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5393 OL-T of No 83 Sqn, when the mine it was carrying exploded following a collision with another Hampden as they taxied to the runway at the start of a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Shirburn (All Saints) Churchyard.

14 Dec

LOVE, CYRIL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5393 OL-T of No 83 Sqn, which the mine it was carrying exploded following a collision with another Hampden as they taxied to the runway at the start of a Gardening sortie.  He is buried in Darfield Cemetery.

14 Dec

BULGIN, ANTHONY FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, BE201 of No 94 Sqn, which crashed at LG103 after hitting a tent whilst low flying.  He is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

14 Dec

GAZZARD, ROYCE VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant II, AA429 of No 151 Sqn, which came down in the sea for no apparent reason during a patrol.  He is buried in Thornbury Cemetery, Gloucestershire

14 Dec

MILLS, ANTHONY IAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Defiant II, AA429 of No 151 Sqn, which came down in the sea for no apparent reason during a patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

TAYLOR, JOHN PERCIVAL RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is buried in Birstwith (St James) Churchyard.

14 Dec

JEWISS, EDWARD ARTHUR DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is buried in Latton (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

14 Dec

BERRY, ARTHUR AuxAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is buried in Maidstone Cemetery, Kent

14 Dec

DE SMIDT, FRANCIS FOSTER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

GREENWOOD, HARRY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

NAPIER, STANLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

PENROSE, HUBERT HARDING

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

STENNING, WISDEN WARWICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

WELLINGS, FRANK RICHARD RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH530 WQ-T of No 209 Sqn, which crashed as it took off from Pembroke Dock having hit a drifter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

14 Dec

PARRETT, DONALD WILLIAM

LAC

He was serving with No 238 Sqn, and was killed in a bombing raid on the airfield at Bu Amud by a lone He 111.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

14 Dec

SMITH, DOUGLAS ARCHIBALD

Fg Off

He was serving with No 252 Sqn, and was shot down and captured on 7 December whilst flying Beaufighter IC, T4868 but was shot by Italian troops whilst attempting to escape.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

14 Dec

BANDINEL, JAMES JULIUS FREDERICK HENRY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane II, BG617 of No 260 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rhubarb.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

14 Dec

PRIOR, DERRICK ELLIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Whirlwind I, P7044 of No 263 Sqn, which flew into the ground near Coleford in Gloucestershire during a searchlight co-operation exercise.  He is buried in Harmondsworth Burial Ground, West Drayton.

14 Dec

BIRCHWOOD, ALAN JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson I, N7223 of No 1 (C) OTU, which crashed on the approach to Silloth.  He is buried in Droylsden Cemetery.

14 Dec

FERGUSON, CAMERON ARCHIBALD GUSTAVE

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Lysander I, R2647 of the WD Communications Flt, which was destroyed by fire after crashing near Thalata.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

14 Dec

TRAVILL, CHARLES

Sgt

He was serving with No 10 AGS and died in hospital sustained the previous day when his motor cycle hit a shelter at Barrow.  He is buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery.

14 Dec

O'CONNOR, MICHAEL

AC2

He had been medically discharged when he died in Paddington Hospital from cardiac failure secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Kensal Green (St Mary's) Roman Catholic Cemetery.

14 Dec

HUGHES, NOEL ROY

LAC

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying Oxford II, R5943 of the RAF College (FTS), which crashed in an attempted forced landing near Ancaster following an engine failure during an instrument training sortie.  He is buried in Solihull Cemetery.

14 Dec

BOYLE, ALLAN MC, AFC

Fg Off

He was serving with No 61 OTU and died in Shenley Military Hospital from self inflicted injuries sustained in the police HQ at Grosvenor Square on 28 November.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery..

15 Dec

LANGLEY, KENNETH ERNEST

Fg Off

He was severely injured whilst flying in Vildebeest III, K4169 of No 36 Sqn, which collided with K6402 of the same unit as they took-off at night from Seletar on 10 Dec 1941.  He is buried in Kranji War Cemetery.

15 Dec

YOUNG, WILLIAM JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE380 of No 50 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Belgium following a raid on Ostend.  He died five days later and is buried in Oostende New Communal Cemetery.

15 Dec

ARMER, EDWARD WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE380 of No 50 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Belgium following a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

FERGUSON, DOUGLAS ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE380 of No 50 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Belgium following a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

WHITE, FREDERICK ALEXANDER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AE380 of No 50 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea off Belgium following a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

RANGER, JOHN PERCIVAL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter I, R2154 of No 219 Sqn, which crashed on its return to Tangmere from a dawn patrol.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

15 Dec

HUNNIFORD, GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter I, R2154 of No 219 Sqn, which crashed on its return to Tangmere from a dawn patrol.  He is buried in Seagoe Church of Ireland Churchyard.

15 Dec

STEVENS, RICHARD PLAYNE DSO, DFC and Bar

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIC, Z3465 of No 253 Sqn, which failed to return from an intruder sortie to Gilze-Rijen airfield.  He is buried in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery.

15 Dec

HOWELLS, BRINLEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AT133 EQ-X of No 408 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Cherbourg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

OATES, WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AT133 EQ-X of No 408 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Cherbourg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

THOMPSON, RALPH LLOYD RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AT133 EQ-X of No 408 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Cherbourg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

VAUGHAN, JOHN LESLIE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AT133 EQ-X of No 408 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on a raid to Cherbourg.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

GIBSON, CYRIL CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5392 EQ-W of No 408 Sqn, which crashed in Hampshire on its return from a raid to Cherbourg.  He is buried in Fawley (All Saints) Churchyard.

15 Dec

STERLING, ERIC WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5392 EQ-W of No 408 Sqn, which crashed in Hampshire on its return from a raid to Cherbourg.  He is buried in Fawley (All Saints) Churchyard.

15 Dec

TOMLIN, JOHN CHARLES RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5392 EQ-W of No 408 Sqn, which crashed in Hampshire on its return from a raid to Cherbourg.  He is buried in Fawley (All Saints) Churchyard.

15 Dec

WILLIAMS, WILFRED ROY

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, P5392 EQ-W of No 408 Sqn, which crashed in Hampshire on its return from a raid to Cherbourg.  He is buried in Fawley (All Saints) Churchyard.

15 Dec

IMLAY, COLIN GORDON

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R3212 of No 600 Sqn, which was lost whilst intercepting an He 111 off Plymouth.  He is buried in St Brieuc Western Communal Cemetery.

15 Dec

PEARCE, PETER GRIFFIN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter IIF, R3212 of No 600 Sqn, which was lost whilst intercepting an He 111 off Plymouth.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

15 Dec

LLOYD, RONALD MAXWELL

AC2

He was serving with No 615 Sqn and was killed in a motor traffic accident.  He is buried in Birkenhead (Landican) Cemetery.

15 Dec

GOULD, LESLIE

LAC

He was serving with No 743 (Defence) Sqn, when he died in the General Military Hospital, Northallerton from Landrys ascending paralysis.  He is buried in Leeds (New Farnley) Jewish Cemetery.

15 Dec

LISTER, PETER NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Arnold Cemetery.

15 Dec

DEMPSEY, DENNIS JAMES RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

15 Dec

GITTINS, HAROLD BRYAN LIVINGSTON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

15 Dec

GROVE-PALMER, BASIL LEONARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

15 Dec

MYLES, WILLIAM REGINALD RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

15 Dec

SANDERSON, ALBERT LEONARD RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, X3170 of No 11 OTU, which flew into the ground near Peteborough whilst in a shallow dive during a night cross country training flight.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

15 Dec

SULLIVAN, DENNIS ALFRED GILBERT (DEN)

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1607 of No 15 OTU, which crashed into high ground near Hampstead Norris  at the end of a night navigation exercise.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

15 Dec

HOWARD, CLAUDE MALCOLM WARING

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Harvard I, P5981 of No 20 SFTS, which crashed at Riverside Farm near Norton in Southern Rhodesia or Harvard II, AJ672 which crashed onto Riverside Farm near Norton during a night take-off  He is buried in Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery.

15 Dec

POUPARD, BERNARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1283 of No 27 OTU, which crashed into trees whilst making a forced landing near Chetwynd following the loss of the starboard propeller and reduction gear.  He is buried in Fradley (St Stephen's) Churchyard.

15 Dec INGOLD, CHARLES Sgt He was killed whilst flying Spitfire I, X4940 of No 53 OTU, which crashed near Llandow after running short of fuel.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

15 Dec

ROACH, PATRICK REDMOND RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire I, X4923 of No 61 OTU, which dived into the ground near Andover.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

15 Dec

HACKETT, ISAAC

AC1

A Flight Mechanic (Engines) he was killed whilst flying in Master, T8794 of No 61 OTU, which crashed and burnt out near Greenham Common.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

15 Dec

KUREK, STANLEY PETER RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, T8794 of No 61 OTU, which crashed and burnt out near Greenham Common.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

16 Dec

DAVIES, JOHN HERBERT MORGAN DFC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9115 of No 24 Sqn, which was possibly shot down by merchant ships whilst en-route from the UK to Gibraltar.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

GILMOUR, DOUGLAS VEALE

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9115 of No 24 Sqn, which was possibly shot down by merchant ships whilst en-route from the UK to Gibraltar.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

HANNAN, ROBERT MARTIN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9115 of No 24 Sqn, which was possibly shot down by merchant ships whilst en-route from the UK to Gibraltar.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

SHEEAN, WILLIAM GRAHAM

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9115 of No 24 Sqn, which was possibly shot down by merchant ships whilst en-route from the UK to Gibraltar.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

CHARLES, PETER SHERRIFF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V7773 of No 33 Sqn, which struck a trailer he was attacking.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

16 Dec

HUDSON, CHARLES FREDERICK

LAC

He was killed or died whilst serving with No 72 Sqn, his death being registered in York.  He is buried in York Cemetery, Yorkshire

16 Dec

CHIVERS, RAYMOND HAROLD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, Z3835 of No 87 Sqn, which crashed on a night take off from Colerne.  He is buried in Cardiff Western Cemetery.

16 Dec

CALDWELL, WILSON GILMORE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6973 of No 102 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by flak on a raid to Dunkirk.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

JACK, DOUGLAS GORDON RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6973 of No 102 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by flak on a raid to Dunkirk.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

BALDOCK, FREDERICK EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6973 of No 102 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by flak on a raid to Dunkirk.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

THOMPSON, GEORGE EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6973 of No 102 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by flak on a raid to Dunkirk.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

EVANS, WALTER ARTHUR RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6973 of No 102 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by flak on a raid to Dunkirk.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

BIRTLES, RONALD BOSWELL DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, AB977 of No 118 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Shrewton in Wiltshire  He is buried in Rowington (St Lawrence) Churchyard.

16 Dec

CHRISTIE, CHARLES ALEXANDER PETER

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire PR IV, R7142 of No 140 Sqn, which broke in the air near Corfe Castle in Devon.  He is buried in Hoddesdon Cemetery.

6 Dec

BROOKSBANK, DENIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Beaufighter IF, R2135 of No 219 Sqn, which he abandoned over the sea off Brighton but was not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

CHENERY, CHARLES AARON

Cpl

He was serving with No 248 Sqn and died at RAF Bircham Newton from heart failure.  He is buried in or was cremated at  Islington Cemetery and Crematorium.

16 Dec

RANGER, GEOFFREY HAROLD DFC

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK504 of No 250 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Tobruk whilst carrying out a practice dogfight  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

16 Dec

BLAZEJEWSKI, Jan

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

16 Dec

GOLABEK , Bouguslaw

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  He is buried in Middelkerke Communal Cemetery.

16 Dec

RUTKOWSKI, Hubert

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt.

16 Dec

SUWALSKI, Kazimierz

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt.

16 Dec

SZCZODROWSKI, Marian

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  He is commemorated on the Polish Air Force Memorial, Northolt.

16 Dec

KOMLACZ, Jan

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1064 of No 304 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea whilst it was involved in a raid on Ostend.  His body was washed ashore and he is buried in Pihen-les-Guines Communal Cemetery.

16 Dec

TURLEY, WILFRED RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM731 RR-H of No 304 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rover patrol off Terschelling.  He is buried in Usquert General Cemetery.

16 Dec

FORD, PERCY GEORGE RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM731 RR-H of No 407 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rover patrol off Terschelling.  He is buried in Vlieland General Cemetery.

16 Dec

ALMQUIST, LEONARD WILLIAM RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM731 RR-H of No 407 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rover patrol off Terschelling.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

BITCON, JAMES ALEXANDER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson V, AM731 RR-H of No 407 Sqn, which failed to return from a Rover patrol off Terschelling.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

HOLDEN, THOMAS DOUGLAS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AD117 of No 411 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters during a shipping recce off Calais.  He is buried in Phien-les-Guines Communal Cemetery.

16 Dec

CHAMBERLAIN, GORDON ARTHUR RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3639 of No 411 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters during a shipping recce off Calais.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

16 Dec

CLARE, HENRY JOSEPH ALBERT

Cpl

He was serving at Alor Star and died from shrapnel and gunshot wounds to the urinary bladder.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, but should be on the Singapore  Memorial.

16 Dec

NORTON, HAROLD LESLIE

AC1

He was killed whilst flying in Master, 2743 of No 25 Air School, which crashed near Standerton after trying to fly under power cables.  He is buried in Standerton Cemetery.

16 Dec

REEVES, STANLEY EDWARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Master, 2743 of No 25 Air School, which crashed near Standerton after trying to fly under power cables.  He is buried in Standerton Cemetery.

16 Dec

CLAYTON, WALTER HENRY

AC2

He was serving with No 263 Wing, and drowned in an accident.  He is buried in Beirut War Cemetery.

16 Dec

EDWARDS, ARTHUR LEO

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lysander III, V9819 of No 5 OTU, which dived into the ground near Bideford in Devon.  He is buried in Heanton Punchardon (St Augustine) Churchyard.

16 Dec

TEBBY, STANLEY BERTRAM

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6418 of No 9 AOS, which crashed on a overshoot at Penrhos  He is buried in Longbenton (Benton) Cemetery.

16 Dec

LAMB, GORDON RICHARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6418 of No 9 AOS, which crashed on a overshoot at Penrhos  He is buried in Newport (St Woolos) Cemetery.

16 Dec

DAVIS, WILFRED ANTHONY MICHAEL

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6418 of No 9 AOS, which crashed on a overshoot at Penrhos  He is buried in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery.

16 Dec

JULIAN, NOEL PATRICK RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, X4841 of No 58 OTU, which collided with X4851 of the same unit on the runway at Grangemouth.  He is buried in Grangemouth (Grandsable) Cemetery.

16 Dec

KIPPAN, LLOYD DUNCAN RCAF

Sgt

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Spitfire I, X4851 of No 58 OTU, which collided with X4841 of the same unit on the runway at Grangemouth the previous day.  He is buried in Grangemouth (Grandsable) Cemetery.

16 Dec

JONES, JAMES ERNEST

Cpl

He was serving with No 2 School of Technical Training and died from a self inflicted gun shot wound.  He is buried in Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley) Cemetery.

17 Dec

KASCHULA, THERALD LIONEL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD868 of No 44 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea  during a raid to Brest.  He is buried in Camaret-sur-Mer Communal Cemetery.

17 Dec

HALL, KENNETH ESLER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD868 of No 44 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea  during a raid to Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

17 Dec

HENDERSON, JOHN GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD868 of No 44 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea  during a raid to Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

17 Dec

WADE, EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD868 of No 44 Sqn, which probably came down in the sea  during a raid to Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

17 Dec

MASON, FRED

AC1

He was serving with No 77 Sqn, and was on leave when he was taken ill, dying in a local military hospital from influenza and nasal haemorrhage, his death being registered in Leeds.  He is buried in Leeds (New Wortley) Cemetery.

17 Dec

WILLIAMS, BRIAN ROBERT SNOWDEN

Plt Off

He was serving with No 80 Sqn, when he died from injuries sustained on 12 December.  Whilst returning to camp in lorry having collected supplies, a low flying aircraft approached the lorry and not knowing its identity, the driver took evasive action, resulting in it overturning, unfortunately he died in hospital having failed to regain consciousness and is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery.

17 Dec

CROSS, HUGH JAMES RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane, Z4168 of No 80 Sqn, which was seen to crash as a result of enemy action during an operation near Derna.  He is buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma

17 Dec

PICKUP, JACK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z9804 of No 107 Sqn, which crashed in the target area whilst attacking MT between Sorman and Zuara.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

17 Dec

CLARK, PERCY ERNEST

Flt Sgt

He was serving with No 138 Sqn, and died in the White Lodge Hospital, Newmarket from cardiac failure, after collapsing at RAF Stradishall.  He is buried in Ledbury Cemetery.

17 Dec

ALLCOCK, PETER OWEN DENYS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane IIB, BD773 of No 229 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters over the Western Desert.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

MARLAND, RAINFORD GENT

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z5617 of No 229 Sqn, which spun into ground after the engine cut after slow roll on completion of a slow roll.  He is buried in Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

17 Dec

JAMES, SAMUEL GEORGE AuxAF

LAC

He was serving with No 933 Sqn and was killed in a road accident.  He is buried in Birmingham (Witton) Cemetery.

17 Dec

SUDDERS, JAMES LESLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BD120 of No 1453 Flt, which spun into the ground at Crowland in Lincolnshire.  He is buried in Ilford (Barkingside) Cemetery.

17 Dec

WELCH, ERIC

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BD120 of No 1453 Flt, which spun into the ground at Crowland in Lincolnshire.  He is buried in Marple (All Saints) Churchyard.

17 Dec

FRADLEY, WILLIAM ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Havoc I, BD120 of No 1453 Flt, which spun into the ground at Crowland in Lincolnshire.  He is buried in Wittering (All Saints) Churchyard.

17 Dec

PEGGIE, WILLIAM JOHNSTON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9842 of No 2 AOS, which crashed on take off at Millom Sands in Morecombe Bay.  He is buried in Abbotshall Parish Churchyard, Kirkcaldy.

17 Dec

GIBBONS, ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9842 of No 2 AOS, which crashed on take off at Millom Sands in Morecombe Bay.  He is buried in Crosscanonby (St John) Churchyard.

17 Dec

PEPPER, WILLIAM MARCUS RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9842 of No 2 AOS, which crashed on take off at Millom Sands in Morecombe Bay.  He is buried in Haverigg (St Luke) Churchyard., Millom

17 Dec

CUTTEN, HENRY RICHARD (DICK)

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Chichester Cemetery.

17 Dec

COOK, RAYMOND KEITH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Fettercairn Cemetery.

17 Dec

FRIESEN, VICTOR ERWIN RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Fettercairn Cemetery.

17 Dec

STEWART, JOHN ALVAH RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Fettercairn Cemetery.

17 Dec

KUHRT, LAURENCE JAMES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground

17 Dec

STOW, CYRIL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU, which crashed after being hit by Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS.  He is buried in Terrington St Clement Churchyard.

17 Dec

ARMOUR, WILLIAM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, Z7628 of No 72 OTU, which failed to return from a navigation exercise over the Red Sea.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

FREEMAN, CLAUDE RAISIN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, Z7628 of No 72 OTU, which failed to return from a navigation exercise over the Red Sea.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

HUSSEY, PETER PATRICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, Z7628 of No 72 OTU, which failed to return from a navigation exercise over the Red Sea.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

HUGHES, WALTER WARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS, which collided with Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU in which seven occupants were also killed.  He is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

17 Dec

BUCHANAN, DOUGLAS GARDNER

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Master, N7931 of No 8 SFTS, which collided with Anson, R9585 of No 20 OTU in which seven occupants were also killed.  He is buried in Welwyn Garden city (Hatfield Hyde) Burial Ground

17 Dec

WHEELER, FREDERICK WALTER RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, Z7628 of No 72 OTU, which failed to return from a navigation exercise over the Red Sea.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

SMITH, ALEXANDER GORDON RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, Z7628 of No 72 OTU, which failed to return from a navigation exercise over the Red Sea.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

17 Dec

CRUMP, OWEN BELLAMY CHARLES RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9842 of No 2 AOS, which flew into the sea shortly after taking off from Millom.  He is buried in Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery.

17 Dec

TORBETT, THOMAS

AC1

He was serving with the AA Flight at RAF Tangmere and died from injuries sustained when he jumped from a moving vehicle which was transporting him around an airfield when he felt he was slipping from it.  He is buried in Maybole Cemetery.

17 Dec

KIRKUP, REGINALD

Sgt

He was accidentally killed when he fell 33 ft from a hotel lavatory window in Eastbourne.  He had become locked in and was attempting to climb onto a nearby fire escape when he fell.  Eastbourne.  He is buried in Eldon (St Mark) Churchyard.

17 Dec

BABER, ALFRED THOMAS

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Syerston and was killed in a freak black-out accident on the Fosse Way, whilst being given a lift from RAF Syerston into Newark.  He was in the passenger seat of a Ford car being driven by a civilian woman, when it ran into the back of a lorry, which had timber protruding some four feet beyond its rear.  He is buried in Radley (St James) Church Burial Ground.

17 Dec

GUY, IRENE ELSIE MAY WAAF

ACW2

She was serving with No 13 OTU and died at Cowley Road Hospital, Oxford.  She is buried in Loughborough (Leicester Road) Cemetery.

17 Dec

HOBBS, STANLEY ERNEST

Cpl

He was serving with HQ, No 27 Group and died in Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge after being found at the side of the road at Ruislip with severe head injuries following a motorcycle accident.  He is buried in Rushden Cemetery.

18 Dec

PARNELL, BERNARD

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

DURBAN, NICHOLAS FREDERICK RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

PULFORD, JOHN HENRY MARTIN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

SULLIVAN, MAURICE ANTHONY GM, RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

TAYLOR, KENNETH ROY RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

WHEATLEY, RONALD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

WRIGHT, TERENCE PATRICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3680 MG-Y of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

BAKER, WALTER MERRILL RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7436 MG-D of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Brest.  He is buried in Plouguerneau Communal Cemetery.

18 Dec

TOWNS, J

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7436 MG-D of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on Brest.  He is buried in Plouguerneau Communal Cemetery.

18 Dec

HEATHCOTE, GILBERT GRESLEY

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

SMITH, CHARLES LESLIE DFM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

EXELBY, RAYMOND

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

GOULDING, CLARENCE PHILLIP RNZAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

O'NEILL, WILLIAM HENRY RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

PETERS, JACK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

BENTE, JOHN FRANCIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

PENMAN, DAVID GLASS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, N3665 LS-S of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

BUNCE, GORDON

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

CHANCELLOR, ROLAND NIALL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

RUTHVEN, JAMES LLOYD RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

WOOLDRIDGE, WILFRED

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

FERGUSON, DAVID

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

JEFFREYS, KENNETH AINSLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

OSMAN, PATRICK GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

SHEARER, ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I, W7428 LS-Z of No 15 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

DAVEY, GORDON HENRY NORMAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane II, Z5151 of No 79 Sqn, which was shot down by enemy fighters over Brest.  He is buried in Brignogan-Plage Communal Cemetery.

18 Dec

BALSDON, DENYS FINLAY RAFO

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Portpatrick Cemetery.

18 Dec

PENDRILL, GEORGE EDWARD ALFRED DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in or was cremated at  City of London Cemetery. and Crematorium, Manor Park

18 Dec

BISCHLAGER, HAROLD RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery.

18 Dec

GIBSON, JACK LLOYD RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery.

18 Dec

KERR, FRANK YOUNG DOWNIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Dundee Western Cemetery.

18 Dec

BRAY, RONALD THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery.

18 Dec

JONES, LESLIE WILLIAM DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in or was cremated at  City of London Cemetery. and Crematorium, Manor Park

18 Dec

WRIGHT, ROBERT ALAN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, L7490 OF-U of No 97 Sqn, which was damaged by flak over Brest and crashed on landing on its return Coningsby.  He is buried in Potsgrove (St Mary) Churchyard.

18 Dec

STOKES, NEVILLE GEORGE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, R5795 OF-W of No 97 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and crashed into the sea during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

HEINISH, MORTON RALPH RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, R5795 OF-W of No 97 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and crashed into the sea during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

FELL, GEORGE GARDINER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, R5795 OF-W of No 97 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and crashed into the sea during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

CONN, JOHN ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Manchester I, R5795 OF-W of No 97 Sqn, which was shot down by fighters and crashed into the sea during a raid on Brest.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

MURPHY, ROBERT FRANK (BOB)

Fg Off

He was serving with No 26 EFTS, RAF Belvedere and died in Salisbury Government Hospital from Respiratory failure, as a result of multiple injuries to the thorax.  He is buried in Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery.

18 Dec

DIGGES, CHARLES RICHARDSON DFC, RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9231 of No 139 Sqn, which crashed on taking off from Oulton.  He is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk.

18 Dec

GARFIN, MICHAEL TERENCE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9231 of No 139 Sqn, which crashed on taking off from Oulton.  He is buried in Leigh Cemetery.

18 Dec

PRZESMYCKI, Aleksander

Sgt

He was serving with No 302 Sqn and was killed at RAF Harrowbeer, when Spitfire, AD555 crashed into the dispersal pen in which he was working when it failed to become airborne.  He is buried in Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery.

18 Dec

SIKORSKI, Marian

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire, AA941 of No 317 Sqn, which was involved in a mid-air collision with Spitfire, W3425.  He is buried in Exeter Higher Cemetery.

18 Dec

CRAIG, ALEXANDER GRAY RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Buffalo I, W8175 of No 488 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after hitting a tree whilst landing at Kallang.  He is buried in Kranji War Cemetery.

18 Dec

FORSHAW, ROGER GATTY

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire VB, P8796 of No 603 Sqn, which crashed into the sea near Newburgh during a night interception.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

18 Dec

OWEN, ROGER PIERSON RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R7061 of No 52 OTU, which flew into high ground shortly after taking off from Aston Down.  He is buried in Minchinhampton (Holy Trinity) Churchyard.

18 Dec

PALMER, RICHARD HENRY DAMPIER

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9032 of No 6 (C) OTU, which crashed on a night take off from Thornaby.  He is buried in Enfield (Lavender Hill) Cemetery.

18 Dec

HEWITT, HARRY WILLIAM GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9032 of No 6 (C) OTU, which crashed on a night take off from Thornaby.  He is buried in Teddington Cemetery.

18 Dec

GRAVES, ALBERT GEORGE

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9032 of No 6 (C) OTU, which crashed on a night take off from Thornaby.  He is buried in Thornaby-on-Tees Cemetery.

18 Dec

HOGG, LESLIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9032 of No 6 (C) OTU, which crashed on a night take off from Thornaby.  He is buried in Thornaby-on-Tees Cemetery.

18 Dec

VAN HEERDEN, MICHAEL BOLLEURS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson III, V9032 of No 6 (C) OTU, which crashed on a night take off from Thornaby.  He is buried in Thornaby-on-Tees Cemetery.

18 Dec

DARLING, ALEX THOMAS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5576 of No 70 OTU, which collided with another Blenheim, Z6430 of the same unit near Nakuru.  He is buried in Nakuru North Cemetery.

18 Dec

GENNEY, MALCOLM HOWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5576 of No 70 OTU, which collided with another Blenheim, Z6430 of the same unit near Nakuru.  He is buried in Nakuru North Cemetery.

18 Dec

AITKEN, JAMES SMITH ROBERTSON

AC1

Stationed at Gong Kedah, he was killed whilst unloading Dragon Rapide, 18 of the Malayan Volunteer Air Force, at Ipoh when it was destroyed by a direct hit during a Japanese raid on the airfield.  He is buried in Taiping War Cemetery.

18 Dec

CLEAVERLEY, HERBERT EDWARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst unloading Dragon Rapide, 18 of the Malayan Volunteer Air Force, at Ipoh when it was destroyed by a direct hit during a Japanese raid on the airfield.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

18 Dec

DANDY, GOWER

AC2

Stationed at Ipoh, he was killed whilst unloading Dragon Rapide, 18 of the Malayan Volunteer Air Force, at Ipoh when it was destroyed by a direct hit during a Japanese raid on the airfield.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

18 Dec

OSHANA ESHU

Private

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies, at the time of his death but the exact circumstances have not been ascertained.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

18 Dec

YONAN MARO

Private

He was serving with the RAF Iraq Levies, at the time of his death but the exact circumstances have not been ascertained.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

18 Dec

CLARKE, THOMAS

Sgt

He was serving as a Service Policeman at RAF Luqa, and died in No 90 Military Hospital, Imtarfa, from an intraperitoneal rupture of the bladder.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery.

18 Dec

PROCTOR, KENNETH GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley I, K8995 of No 8 AGS, which undershot on landing at Evanton.  He is buried in Ilkley Cemetery.

19 Dec

CLARKSON, STANLEY JOHN

AC1

He was serving with No 113 Sqn, and was killed in a street accident in Cairo.  He is buried in Heliopolis War Cemetery.

19 Dec

STEELE, EDWARD ELMER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane I, Z3764 of No 126 Sqn, which was shot down by return fire from a Ju 88 over Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

19 Dec

BROWN, CEDRIC TYSON RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6294 of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 off Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

19 Dec

McLEVY, ALFRED AuxAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6294 of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 off Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

19 Dec

READ, ARTHUR THOMAS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6294 of No 203 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a Bf 110 off Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

19 Dec

KUCERA, JAROSLAV

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, AD539 of No 312 Sqn, which collided with another aircraft near Newmills in Midlothian.  He is buried in Ayr Cemetery, Ayrshire

19 Dec

WATT, THOMAS PETER

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master, AZ245 of No 8 SFTS, which crashed on the edge of Stracathro airfield.  He is buried in Tingwall Parish Churchyard.

19 Dec

HAZELWOOD, THOMAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst serving aboard HMS Stanley, which was sunk by the U-574 whilst on convoy protection duties in the Atlantic.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

19 Dec

TREVETHAN, V W

Sgt

He died from injuries sustained whilst unloading Dragon Rapide, 18 of the Malayan Volunteer Air Force, at Ipoh the previous day, when it was destroyed by a direct hit during a Japanese raid on the airfield, which he had just flown in with spares.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

19 Dec

HICKS, PHYLLIS WAAF

ACW2

She was serving with No 10 OTU and died in Princess Mary's RAF Hospital , Halton from pleural effusion.  She is buried in Old Shoreham Cemetery.

19 Dec

VAN, JOHN HENRY

Sqn Ldr

He was the flight commander of the Despatch Flight of No 15 OTU and was killed whilst flying in Wellington II, Z8364 of No 44 Group, which struck trees at Hermitage, near Newbury during a training flight  He is buried in Boxford (St Andrew) Churchyard.

19 Dec

DUFFY, THOMAS

AC2

He was serving at RAF Leuchars when he died in Hospital in East Kilbride from pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Greenock Cemetery.

19 Dec

STOCKHAM, HERBERT RICHARD

Cpl

He was serving in at RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong and was killed during the Japanese invasion.  He is buried in Stanley Military Cemetery.

19 Dec

ASHFORD, ALPHONSE

WO

He was serving with No 806 (Defence) Sqn but the exact details of his death have not been ascertained and his death was registered in Sleaford.  He is buried in Cranwell (St Andrew) Churchyard.

19 Dec

REECE, GERALD

Cpl

He was serving with No 25 OTU and died in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl from endocarditis.  He is buried in Whitford (SS Beuno and Mary) Churchyard.

20 Dec

BURNS, JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6132 'R' of No 45 Sqn, which was probably shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on MT in the Ghemines area.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

REEVES, ROY EDWIN JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6132 'R' of No 45 Sqn, which was probably shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on MT in the Ghemines area.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

WILCOCK, JAMES EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6132 'R' of No 45 Sqn, which was probably shot down by Bf 109s during a raid on MT in the Ghemines area.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

EVANS, LEWIS NURDEN SAAF

Capt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

PARKINSON, HARRY

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

GREY, HARRY D.

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

NELSON, EVAN ELLIS RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

WEBB, DOUGLAS EDWARD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

LILES, JAMES FRANCIS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

MATTHEWS, PATRICK FLEMING RAAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2987 'O' of No 70 Sqn, which was shot down by flak during a raid on Benina.  He is buried in Benghazi War Cemetery.

20 Dec

DE FREITAS, WILFRID ALBERT ANTONY DFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

WOODCOCK, DOUGLAS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

COMPLIN, CHARLES MOORE RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

HOGARTH, MATTHEW

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

BROWN, HERBERT HAIG

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

PRIOR, RONALD SIDNEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, Z8728 'U' of No 70 Sqn, which crashed as it attempted a forced landing at Bir el Garanis following an engine failure on its return from a raid to Benina.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

BUMSTEAD, CHARLES HAROLD RCAF

WOII

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2394 of No 84 Sqn, which flew into an escarpment in a sand storm shortly after take off from LG 143.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

20 Dec

BAYFORD, CHARLES SYDNEY HERBERT

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2394 of No 84 Sqn, which flew into an escarpment in a sand storm shortly after take off from LG 143.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

20 Dec

MORT, CYRIL STANTON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2394 of No 84 Sqn, which flew into an escarpment in a sand storm shortly after take off from LG 143.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

20 Dec

SHERRATT, THOMAS WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2394 of No 84 Sqn, which flew into an escarpment in a sand storm shortly after take off from LG 143.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

20 Dec

SHORMAN, DOUGLAS EDGAR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort II, AW249 of No 86 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off the Cornish coast following an engine failure on a training flight.  He is buried in Bournemouth East Cemetery.

20 Dec

COPES, DAVID

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort II, AW249 of No 86 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off the Cornish coast following an engine failure on a training flight.  He is buried in Colmonell Cemetery.

20 Dec

FORSTER, ERIC GORDON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort II, AW249 of No 86 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off the Cornish coast following an engine failure on a training flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

20 Dec

MOREN, HOWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane II, BV162 of No 249 Sqn, which collided with a Ju 88 over Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

20 Dec

CAVAN, BRIAN MOORE

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z2418 of No 249 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 over Malta.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

20 Dec

BELL, PATRICK CARNEGIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AN358 of No 250 Sqn, which was shot down on a bomber escort mission by Bf 109s.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

NITSCHKE, RICHARD HASTINGS RAAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Tomahawk IIB, AK452 of No 250 Sqn, which was shot down on a bomber escort mission by Bf 109s.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

FERGUSON, ARCHIBALD HENRY RAAF

Sgt

He was possibly killed whilst flying Tomahawk, AM372 of No 112 Sqn, which failed to return from an operation.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

20 Dec

YOUNG, ANDREW

LAC

He was serving with No 41 Air School, and was killed when he was struck by a car on the military road, East London.  He is buried in East London (East Bank) Cemetery.

20 Dec

MEACHAM, DOUGLAS FREDERICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane, V7601 of No 59 OTU, which collided with R4086 at Irthington near Crosby.  He is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery.

20 Dec

PETERS, KENNETH FRANK RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane, R4086 of No 59 OTU, which collided with V7601 of the same unit at Irthington near Crosby.  He is buried in Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery.

20 Dec

GEALY, DAVID NORMAN

AC1

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is buried in Sai Wan War Cemetery.

20 Dec

ALLEN, ALFRED

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

20 Dec

CHAPMAN, CECIL

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

20 Dec

DICKENSON, DERRICK LESLIE

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

20 Dec

FAWCETT, JOHN VERNON

AC1

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

20 Dec

WEARE, ALAN JOSEPH

AC1

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak and was killed during an attack by the Japanese on the station.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

20 Dec

DAWES, EDWARD

Flt Lt

He was serving as an instructor with No 15 OTU and died in the RAF Hospital, Halton from injuries sustained when he fell from a window of Barcote House Dorchester on 12 December.  He is buried in Rochester (St Margaret's) Cemetery.

20 Dec

McGLONE, PATRICK

Cpl

He was serving with No 1 (C) OTU and died in the City Hospital Carlisle from a duodenal perforation.  He is buried in Kilbirnie Burial Ground.

20 Dec

CRITCHLOW, LESLIE JOHN

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Hereford and died in Northampton Hospital from injuries sustained in a collision on Watling Street.  He is buried in Greenford Park Cemetery.

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