16-Jun

BLYTH, JOHNSTONE WILLIAM  (1366139); age 24 RAFVR

AC1

He had been serving with No 211 Sqn, when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being force marched across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

16-Jun

MURRELLS, DAVID ERNEST HARVEY  (1805272); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Typhoon IB, MN688 of No 247 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames after hitting trees during a low level training flight.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

16-Jun

CULLOM, PHILIP GEORGE  (1258445); age 33 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving with No 5 RFU and drowned in an off duty bathing accident 2 miles North of Agropoli.  He is buried in Salerno War Cemetery.

16-Jun

JONES, NORMAN PRICE  (1623542); age Unknown RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was probably killed whilst flying in Beaufighter X, NV628 of No 79 OTU, which crashed inverted after suffering a high speed stall on pulling out from a practice rocket attack at Larnaca in Cyprus.  He is buried in Nicosia War Cemetery

16-Jun

WRIGHT, FRANK TARRANT  (1607855); age 27 RAFVR

Sgt

He was probably killed whilst flying in Beaufighter X, NV628 of No 79 OTU, which crashed inverted after suffering a high speed stall on pulling out from a practice rocket attack at Larnaca in Cyprus.  He is buried in Nicosia War Cemetery

16-Jun

TAYLOR, PETER  (1623283); age 20 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

At the moment neither his unit nor his cause of death has yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Karachi War Cemetery

16-Jun

BIRCHENALL, JOHN WARDLEY  (1439393); age 33 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving at the Signals Centre, Delhi and died in the British Military Hospital, Delhi from heat hyperexia and lobar pneumonia.  He is buried in Delhi War Cemetery.

17-Jun

McFARLANE, HUGH  (1821692); age 23 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Abu Sueir, and died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Ismailia road near Abu Sueir.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery.

17-Jun

SOULSBY, LEONARD FRANCIS  (187718); age Unknown RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, HR309 of No 45 Sqn, which was lost during the return trip from Kinmagen, but no cause could be established.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

17-Jun

WILCOCK, ROLAND JOHN  (186746); age 22 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, HR309 of No 45 Sqn, which was lost during the return trip from Kinmagen, but no cause could be established.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery.

17-Jun

THOMAS, FREDERICK FRANCIS  (155264); age 22 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VIII, A58-497 (ex MT543) of No 54 Sqn, which crashed during a test flight.  He is buried in Adelaide River War Cemetery.

17-Jun

COOK, SAMUEL THOMAS  (1294028); age 24 RAFVR

Cpl

He was serving with No 64 Mobile Field Hospital where he died from enteric fever.  He is buried in Delhi War Cemetery.

17-Jun

YARNALL, GEORGE WILLIAM  (1130568); age Unknown RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 144 MU and died in No 2 RAF Hospital from a sub arachnoid haemorrhage.  He is buried in Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery.

17-Jun

NICHOLSON, RONALD KENNETH  (R/162418); age 21 RCAF

LAC

He was serving with No 1666 HCU and was drowned at Robin Hood's Bay.  He is buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery.

17-Jun

TICKNER, FREDERICK  (1289677); age 35 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 8301 AD Wing and died from injuries sustained on a MT accident.  He is buried in Celle War Cemetery.

17-Jun

EDLEY, WILLIAM ALFRED  (56396); age 26 RAF

Plt Off

He was serving with No 95 SP and was killed in an off duty MT accident in Rennes.  He is buried in Rennes Eastern Communal Cemetery.

17-Jun

SLEATH, JOHN REGINALD  (1575688); age 22 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Chesterfield.  He is buried in Whaley Thorns (St Luke) Additional Burial Ground.

17-Jun

HISCOX, FREDERICK THOMAS  (1171107); age 30 RAFVR

AC2

He had been medically discharged when he died at 151 Stow Hill, Newport from shock and internal haemorrhage following a surgical operation undertaken on 14 June for a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He is buried in NewPort (St WOOLOS) Cemetery.

18-Jun

HIGDON, PETER WILLIAM  (1605075); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Thunderbolt II, KJ293 of No 146 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Pyinmana whilst flying in cloud.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

18-Jun

WALTON, ERIC PETER  (1395299); age 21 RAFVR

WO

He was serving with No 221 Sqn, and died in hospital from acute nephritis.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

18-Jun

HOLOWATY, WILLIAM  (R/257034); age 26 RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster X, KB934 of No 425 Sqn, which was hit by another aircraft as both were positioning themselves ready for take-off back to Canada.  He is buried in Lajes War Cemetery.

18-Jun

McCLUNG, VERNON FREDERICK  (J/37017); age 23 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mustang IV, KH694 of No 442 Sqn, which broke up in a dive when an ammunition panel broke loose at 450 mph.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial

18-Jun

GIBBONS, ROBERT STEPHEN  (1383068); age 23 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 655 Sqn, and died in 19 CCS from injuries sustained on 10 June in a jeep accident.  He is buried in Udine War Cemetery.

18-Jun

JOHNSON, JOHN  (1076602); age 23 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 2845 Sqn RAF Regiment and died in No 53 MFH at Ahlhorn from wounds sustained when he was accidently shot by another Airman whilst on guard duty at Delmenhorst.  He is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery.

18-Jun

ILES, EDWARD JAMES  (1318333); age Unknown RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 168 MU and drowned whilst bathing with his wife on leave at Sidi Bish beach, Alexandria, when he was caught in a strong current.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

18-Jun

BROOKER, GEOFFREY MEIN  (1523181); age 20 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, T7101 of No 24 EFTS, which flew into high tension cables whilst flying below the minimum safety height.  He was cremated at Blackpool (Carleton) Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde

18-Jun

WILLIAMS, THOMAS HENRY  (1128182); age 35 RAFVR

AC1

He had been serving at RAF Gong Kedak when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity, probably during a forced march across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

18-Jun

GUEST, JAMES RALPH  (181985); age 22 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VIII, NH632 of RAF Poona, which was lost on this date.  He is buried in Kirkee War Cemetery.

18-Jun

FISHER, RONALD PHILIP  (1354619); age 36 RAFVR

Cpl

He had been serving at RAF Seletar when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst working on the Sumatran railway.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

18-Jun

DASH, LEONARD THOMAS  (1187889); age 30 RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Proctor I, P6129 of No St Athan Stn Flt, which crashed on take off from St Athan during a dual conversion sortie.  He is buried in Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery

18-Jun

NICOLL, JAMES DAVIDSON  (115657); age 32 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Proctor I, P6129 of No St Athan Stn Flt, which crashed on take off from St Athan during a dual conversion sortie.  He is buried in Lanark Cemetery

18-Jun

CUTTER, JOSEPH SAVAGE  (1060668); age 34 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Cleveland.  He is buried in Middlesborough (Linthorpe) Cemetery

18-Jun

MacGILL, ARTHUR MCNEIL DCM and Bar (87856); age 49 RAFVR

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at HQ, Fighter Command and died in the Royal Masonic Hospital from an abdominal abscess.  He is buried in East Finchley Cemetery. and St Marylebone Crematorium.

18-Jun

RATCLIFFE, WILLIAM ALBERT  (1695052); age 41 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 10 School of Technical Training and died at 41 Weddeburn Road, Harrogate from an acute, coronary occlusion.  He is buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery.

18-Jun

ROBINSON, LEONARD WILLIAM  (1352300); age 39 RAFVR

LAC

He was on the strength of No 1 Personnel Holding Unit, Innsworth and died in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham from carcinoma of the bronchus.  He is buried in Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery.

18-Jun

HANCOCK, PETER JOHN  (1475904); age 23 RAF

LAC

He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Sheffield.  He is buried in Sheffield (City Road) Cemetery

18-Jun

BAILEY, HERBERT  (1106209); age 33 RAFVR

LAC

18-Jun

SMITH, GORDON BLAKELEY  (1087783); age 25 RAFVR

LAC

19-Jun

TALBOT, JAMES ALFRED ARTHUR  (3050821); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving with No 103 Sqn, and died in the Royal Hospital, Wolverhampton from peritonitis, whilst on leave.  He is buried in Willenhall (St Giles) Churchyard.

19-Jun

WOOD, JEFFREY HENRY  (1673642); age 21 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was serving with No 230 Sqn, and drowned whilst swimming at Mount Lavinia, whilst on a 48 hour pass.  He is buried in Colombo (Liveramentu) Cemetery.

19-Jun

LILLE, FRANK RICHARD  (1254748); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 2831 Sqn, RAF Regiment and was killed in an accidental explosion.  He is buried in Munster Heath War Cemetery.

19-Jun

ROBERTSON, ALBERT WILLIAM  (1800541); age 22 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

STORRAR, KENNETH JOHN  (1459361); age Unknown RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

ANDERSON, ARTHUR ERIC FRANKLIN  (J/20943); age 23 RCAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

BOND, WALTER GEORGE  (R/260658); age 21 RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

ELFORD, ERNEST FRANKLIN  (J/45996); age 21 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

MAXWELL, ALFRED  (R/281890); age 24 RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

SILVERTHORN, ALLAN MCARTHUR  (J/44519); age 22 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

VAUDNER, WILSON ALEXANDER  (R/284637); age 30 RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator, EW124 of No 358 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a special duties sortie.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

BELL, ERNEST GEORGE  (54293); age 25 RAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito PR XVI, NS735 of No 618 Sqn, which possibly dived vertically into the ground during a sortie in Australia.  He is buried in Benalla War Cemetery

19-Jun

SILLITO, EDWARD BRIAN  (129592); age 24 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito PR XVI, NS735 of No 618 Sqn, which possibly dived vertically into the ground during a sortie in Australia.  He is buried in Benalla War Cemetery

19-Jun

HARRIS, MERVYN HAROLD  (656354); age Unknown RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire XI, 'G' of No 681 Sqn, which failed to return from a PR sortie to Tavoy Waterfront.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

19-Jun

POTTER, THOMAS  (1583445); age 21 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, HX961 of No 13 OTU, which crashed whilst attempting an emergency landing following an engine failure during a formation flying exercise.  He is buried in Whitbourne (St John the Baptist) Church Cemetery

19-Jun

WADDINGHAM, TOM CLIFFORD TREVOR  (1584266); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, HX961 of No 13 OTU, which crashed whilst attempting an emergency landing following an engine failure during a formation flying exercise.  He is buried in Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery

19-Jun

WIGNALL, ALAN  (1758057); age 24 RAFVR

AC1

He was serving with No 184 Wing and died in No 50 MFH from peritonitis resulting from a faecal fistula.  He is buried in Ranchi War Cemetery.

19-Jun

VICHERAT, R L FFAF (); age  FFAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Mitchell II, FL680 of No 2 GSU, which collided with the formation leader during a turn, dived into the ground and burst into flames.  

19-Jun

BEAUNE, M L (); age 

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Mitchell II, FL680 of No 2 GSU, which collided with the formation leader during a turn, dived into the ground and burst into flames.  

19-Jun

PISSINGER, M L (); age 

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mitchell II, FL680 of No 2 GSU, which collided with the formation leader during a turn, dived into the ground and burst into flames.  

19-Jun

HAMILTON, ZECHARIAH RANKIN  (645354); age 24 RAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 5757 MSU and died at RAF Shalizar from heatstroke.  He is buried in Chittagong War Cemetery.

19-Jun

DENTON, VICTOR WILLIAM  (1404829); age 32 RAFVR

AC2

He had been serving at AHQ FE when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst working on the Sumatran railway.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery

19-Jun

KENT, GEORGE HERBERT  (1104252); age Unknown RAFVR

LAC

He had been serving at RAF Tengah when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity, probably during a forced march across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

19-Jun

JOSLIN, LEONARD JAMES  (548154); age 26 RAF

LAC

He was serving at RAF Milltown and drowned off Buckie, Banffshire, his body being found washed up on the beach opposite Strathlene Lodge, near Portessie.  He is buried in Tottenham Cemetery.

20-Jun

ROBSON, ROBERT WILLIAM  (49208); age 26 RAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Mustang IV, KH664 of No 19 Sqn, which flew into high ground when he failed to climb on entering a mist bank during a formation flying exercise.  He is buried in Whitley Bay (Hartley South) Cemetery

20-Jun

ROBERTS, THOMAS JAMES  (1289467); age 24 RAFVR

AC1

He had been serving with No 84 Sqn, when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst working on the Sumatran railway.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery

20-Jun

NEELANDS, NEIL WILLIAM  (419070); age 21 RAAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KK175 of No 194 Sqn, which flew into high ground whilst descending through cloud.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

20-Jun

WALKINGTON, ALLAN OLIVER  (437031); age 23 RAAF

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KK175 of No 194 Sqn, which flew into high ground whilst descending through cloud.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

20-Jun

CRAWFORD, ROBERT CREE DFC (34146); age Unknown RAFVR

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KK175 of No 194 Sqn, which flew into high ground whilst descending through cloud.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

20-Jun

FORRESTER, FRANK MALCOLM  (120767); age Unknown RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KK175 of No 194 Sqn, which flew into high ground whilst descending through cloud.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

20-Jun

HALL, ROBERT JOSEPH  (648252); age 26 RAF

LAC

He had been serving with No 205 Sqn, when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being force marched across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

20-Jun

PARLIAMENT, GEORGE WESLEY  (J/47900); age 26 RCAF

Fg Off

He was serving with No 11 (P) AFU and was killed when he was hit by an army vehicle whilst cycling.  He is buried in Chester (Blacon) Cemetery

20-Jun

HOWE, JAMES  (1373027); age 34 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 122 Wing a was killed when his jeep hit a roadside tree near Hjulby, not far from Nyborg, Denmark.  He is buried in Nyborg New Cemetery.

20-Jun

BRAZIER, JOHN BRYAN RUSSELL  (1853258); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Manor Park Cemetery

20-Jun

CLAY, THOMAS  (129345); age 24 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Kirk Hallam (All Saints) Churchyard

20-Jun

EDEN, GEORGE MASON  (178511); age 26 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Marthall (All Saints) Churchyard

20-Jun

GREEN, LESLIE  (135922); age 22 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Audenshaw Cemetery

20-Jun

POOLEY, HENRY RICHARD  (44404); age 28 RAFVR

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery

20-Jun

SIGNEY, HENRY  (165408); age 27 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Byker and Heaton) Cemetery

20-Jun

TERRY, KENNETH EDWARD  (1823486); age 28 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, NN808 of No 1660 HCU, which dived into the ground and burst into flames on the approach to Swinderby on three engines when a second engine was feathered.  He is buried in Oban (Pennyfuir) Cemetery

20-Jun

GILLANDERS, JAMES LESLIE  (951620); age 25 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving with No 185 Wing and died in No 56 MFH from injuries sustained  in a road accident on 19 June between Chandrakona Road and Garhbeta.  He is buried in Ranchi War Cemetery.

20-Jun

McINTOSH, ALEXANDER HUGH  (819135); age 25 AuxAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, T6550 of No 26 EFTS, which broke up in the air whilst in the circuit at Theale, he abandoned the aircraft but his parachute failed to deploy in time.  He is buried in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery

20-Jun

GREGSON, WILLIAM  (103520); age 29 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, T6550 of No 26 EFTS, which broke up in the air whilst in the circuit at Theale.  He is buried in Blackpool Cemetery

20-Jun

DAVIS, FREDERICK ALBERT  (1254025); age 26 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 6342 SE and was reported missing near Breda, his body being recovered from water on 24 June, having accidently drowned.  He is buried in Tilburg (Gilzerbaan) General Cemetery.

20-Jun

O'TOOLE, MICHAEL JOSEPH  (77626); age Unknown RAFVR

Fg Off

He was travelling aboard HMT F12 (RMS Strathaird) when he died from a cerebral haemorrhage and was buried at sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

20-Jun

HARRISON, GEORGE THOMAS  (128943); age 29 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving at RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor where he died from an inter cranial haemorrhage sustained in an accident, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Newport (St Stephen) Churchyard.

21-Jun

HASLAM, STEPHEN JOHN  (975322); age 27 RAFVR

Cpl

He had been serving with No 205 Sqn, when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being force marched across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

21-Jun

YOUNG, EDWIN JOSEPH  (3000519); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was captured on 15 May 1945 whilst flying in Liberator VI, EV945 of No 354 Sqn, which was lost off the Nicobar Islands during a shipping recce and died in Japanese captivity whilst being held in a camp at Camorta.  He is buried in Madras War Cemetery, Chennai.

21-Jun

CAMERON, DAVID McLEAN  (J/40920); age 21 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 1996.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

21-Jun

COX, STANLEY JAMES  (R/119595); age 22 RCAF

WO I

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 1997.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

21-Jun

KOPP, CORNELIUS JOHN  (R/178240); age 26 RCAF

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 1998.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

21-Jun

KYLE, WILLIAM JOSEPH DFC and Bar (J/37860); age 22 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 1999.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery.

21-Jun

McLAREN, CHARLES PETER  (R/256044); age 20 RCAF

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 2000.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery.

21-Jun

ROGERS, WILLIAM BENNET  (R/176991); age 22 RCAF

WO II

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN563 of No 435 Sqn, which failed to return from supply dropping sortie and is presumed to have flown in high ground on descending through cloud.  The wreckage was discovered in thick jungle in 2001.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery.

21-Jun

MAY, ALAN GRAHAM  (1702567); age Unknown RAFVR

Cpl

He was serving with No 2826 Sqn RAF Regiment and died in No 9 General Hospital from meningitis.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

21-Jun

GOUGH, LESLIE  (1088200); age Unknown RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 103 SP and died in No 43 General Hospital from mastoditis and a brain abscess.  He is buried in Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles.

21-Jun

FAIRLIE, JOHN CAVANAGH  (990379); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito XIX, TA282 of No 12 FU, which crashed at Cranfield while "beating up” the airfield with one engine feathered.  He is buried in Kempston Cemetery.

21-Jun

KENDALL, GEORGE GREGORY  (43484); age 20 RNZAF

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito XIX, TA282 of No 12 FU, which crashed at Cranfield while "beating up” the airfield with one engine feathered.  He is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery

21-Jun

SMITH, HILTON ADAMS  (154756); age 21 RAF

Fg Off

He was serving in the 132 OTU at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Scotland?.  He is buried in Haddington (St Martin's) New Burial Ground

21-Jun

RUSSELL, NOEL DFC and Bar (134004); age Unknown RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was serving in the 132 OTU at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Scotland?.  He is buried in Northampton (Kingsthorpe) Cemetery

21-Jun

LEFEVRE, ALLAN WILLIAM  (R/175258); age 21 RCAF

LAC

He was serving with No 433 Sqn/63 Base when he died in the RAF Hospital in Northallerton from injuries sustained on 22 Dec 1944 when he was trapped between two trucks near the perimeter track.  He is buried in Lewisham (Hither Green) Cemetery.

21-Jun

MUTTON, LESLIE OWEN  (1219823); age 22 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 5768 MSU and was found drowned in a bathing accident in a pond near his DF station.  He is buried in Maymamati War Cemetery.

21-Jun

RIDGE, FREDERICK  (1108861); age 38 RAFVR

LAC

He had been serving with No 6021 BD Flt in Iceland but had been invalided to the UK, and died in the Military Hospital, Westminster, from jaundice and carcinoma of the liver.  He is buried in Burnley Cemetery.

21-Jun

KIGHT, LESLIE JOHN  (R/54299); age 26 RCAF

Cpl

He was serving as a Bandsman and died in the RAF Hospital at Padgate from acute infectious mononucleosis glandular fever.  He is buried in Winchester (Magdalen Hill) Cemetery.

21-Jun

LEWIS, LONDON  (964876); age Unknown RAFVR

LAC

He had been serving at RAF Kota Bharu when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst working on the Sumatran railway.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery

21-Jun

HASKINS, WILLIAM  (1901426); age 26 RAFVR

AC2

He was serving at RAF Nassau and died in the RAF Hospital, Nassau under anaesthetic during a tonsillectomy operation.  He is buried in Nassau War Cemetery.

21-Jun

SHAW, REGINALD  (1030209); age 29 RAFVR

LAC

He had been serving at RAF Seletar when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity, probably during a forced march across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

21-Jun

COOK, NEIL  (1675405); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving in the Glider Pilot Regiment and died in St Hugh's Hospital, Oxford from meningitis.  He is buried in Gainsborough General Cemetery.

21-Jun

SIMPSON, JOHN  (1563189); age 38 RAFVR

AC1

He was on the strength of No 1 Personnel Holding Unit, Innsworth  and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton from malignant jaundice.  He is buried in Cambuslang (Westburn) Cemetery.

22-Jun

DELEHANTY, JOSEPH IGNATIUS  (195485); age 24 RAFVR

Plt Off

He was serving with No 59 Sqn, and died at Ballyspallen, near Limavady from an accidental, self-inflicted gun-shot wound to the head.  He is buried in Foulkstown Catholic Churchyard.

22-Jun

COXE, JAMES  (146904); age Unknown RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter X, X7964 of No 176 Sqn, which crashed whilst making a low level circuit following an engine failure.  He is buried in Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata

22-Jun

WADE, NORMAN LOUIS  (998809); age 31 RAFVR

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufighter X, X7964 of No 176 Sqn, which crashed whilst making a low level circuit following an engine failure.  He is buried in Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata

22-Jun

WILSON, LESLIE  (1076488); age 24 RAFVR

AC2

He had been serving with No 151 MU when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being force marched across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

22-Jun

CLOSS, LEONARD FRANCIS ANDREW  (1335597); age 24 RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIC, LE923 of No 22 AACU, which flew into the ground whilst carrying out unauthorised low level aerobatics.  He is buried in Kirkee War Cemetery

22-Jun

CRACKNELL, BRIAN THOMAS  (150962); age 22 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, MP417 of No 3 (P) AFU, which dived into the ground at Newton Park in Somerset following a loss of control as the result of an engine cowling breaking away in flight.  He is buried in Enfield (Lavender Hill) Cemetery

22-Jun

CARUTH, RICHARD ALEXANDER YULE  (117799); age Unknown RAF

Fg Off

He had been serving at AHQ FE when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being held in a camp at Kuching.  He is buried in Labuan War Cemetery

22-Jun

GRANGER, HAROLD PATRICK  (960165); age Unknown RAFVR

AC1

He had been serving at RAF Seletar when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being force marched across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

22-Jun

WARD, RONALD ALBERT  (1659598); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 231 MU and died in St Andrew's Hospital, Thorpe, Norfolk from hyperpyrexia.  He is buried in Sellindge (Oor Sellinge) (St Mary) Churchyard.

22-Jun

PEMBERTON, JAMES ARTHUR  (640613); age 28 RAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 1 Equipment Disposal Depot, RAF Balderton and committed suicide by hanging himself on base.  He is buried in Manchester (Gorton) Cemetery.

22-Jun

MITCHELL, ANDREW CAMPBELL  (1487743); age 42 RAFVR

AC2

He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  His death is registered in Nottingham.  He is buried in Nottingham Southern Cemetery

22-Jun

REES, WILLIAM PETER  (1414735); age 23 RAFVR

AC2

He was serving with No 26 OTU and died in the RAF Hospital, Church Village, from measles.  He is buried in Llandybie (St Tybie) Churchyard.

22-Jun

THOMSON, IAN WATT  (3002140); age 20 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving in Leicester and died in Derbyshire Royal Infirmary from an inter cranial lesion.  He is buried in Grantham Cemetery.

22-Jun

PETTITT, EDWARD TERENCE  (1584242); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving in the Glider Pilot Regiment and was killed in a road accident, near Witney.  He is buried in Stoke-on-Trent (Hartshill) Cemetery.

23-Jun

DONALDSON, GEORGE  (176101); age 23 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Kittyhawk III, A29-307 of No 2 Aircraft Depot, Richmond, which crashed on take off from Richmond having failed to gain height during a ferry flight.  He is buried in Richmond War Cemetery.

23-Jun

EDEN, SIMON GASCOIGNE  (199961); age 20 RAFVR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN455 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost during a supply dropping sortie, probably due to an engine problem encountered before take off.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

23-Jun

HYNE, JOHN ROLAND  (1852159); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN455 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost during a supply dropping sortie, probably due to an engine problem encountered before take off.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

23-Jun

LODER, DOUGLAS HENRY  (165014); age 24 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN455 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost during a supply dropping sortie, probably due to an engine problem encountered before take off.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

23-Jun

ROE, KENNETH HERBERT  (150613); age 21 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KN455 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost during a supply dropping sortie, probably due to an engine problem encountered before take off.  He is buried in Taukkyan War Cemetery

23-Jun

MOUSLEY, SIDNEY WILLIAM  (1526773); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was supposedly serving with No 123 Sqn, at the time of his death, but that unit had been redesignated No 81 Sqn in March.  So was probably in hospital when he died from enchapalitis, at the time of the disbandment?  He is buried in Madras War Cemetery, Chennai

23-Jun

NUTTER, JAMES HENRY  (1450367); age 21 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Typhoon IB, SW426 of No 137 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off the Danish coast during a ferry flight.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial

23-Jun

LIM, PETER JAMES  (J/44685); age 23 RCAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito XIII, MM567 of No 409 Sqn, which stalled in a tight turn at low level whilst attempting to formate on another aircraft of the same unit.  He is buried in Enschede Eastern General Cemetery

23-Jun

SKELLY, JOHN HENRY  (J/24501); age Unknown RCAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito XIII, MM567 of No 409 Sqn, which stalled in a tight turn at low level whilst attempting to formate on another aircraft of the same unit.  He is buried in Enschede Eastern General Cemetery

23-Jun

GEORGE, JAMES WILLIAM  (40722); age 28 RNZAF

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito XIII, MM567 of No 409 Sqn, which stalled in a tight turn at low level whilst attempting to formate on another aircraft of the same unit.  He is buried in Enschede Eastern General Cemetery

23-Jun

CRAWFORD, HENRY  (1361175); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 2710 Sqn RAF Regiment when he died in No 9 British General Hospital, Rissen from gunshot wounds sustained in the accidental discharge of a pistol.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

23-Jun

PROSSER, JACK  (851402); age 29 RAF

LAC

He was serving with No 5016 (Airfield Construction) Sqn and died in hospital from pneumonia.  He is buried in Oslo Western Civil Cemetery.

23-Jun

ROBINSON, JAMES HENRY  (1488001); age 24 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 323 Wing and was killed on duty at Foggia Main when he was accidently electrocuted.  He is buried in Bari War Cemetery.

23-Jun

MAYNE, KENNETH GEORGE  (1586747); age 28 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N5064 of No 3 (O) AFU, which flew into high ground at Craigoul Hill in Forfarshire whilst flying in bad weather during a ferry flight to No 45 MU at Kinloss.  He is buried in Ford Park Cemetery (formerly Plymouth Old Cemetery) (Pennycomequick).

23-Jun

BENNETT, JAMES  (1891553); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving with No 5 OTU and was accidentally drowned whilst swimming in Mills Lake, Abbotsford.  He is buried in Matsqui (Hazelwood) Cemetery.

23-Jun

HURLEY, THOMAS ALFRED  (1411269); age 23 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 55073 Type CB MSU and was drowned whilst off duty in a lake at Drope.  He is buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.

23-Jun

FORDHAM, WILLIAM WALTER  (914792); age 26 RAFVR

Cpl

He was serving with No 6224 BD Flt, which at Kaltenkirchen in an explosion whilst off-loading Luftwaffe munitions into crater.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

23-Jun

McCALLUM, WILLIAM  (1691674); age 22 RAFVR

LAC

He was serving with No 6224 BD Flt, which at Kaltenkirchen in an explosion whilst off-loading Luftwaffe munitions into crater.  He is buried in Hamburg Cemetery.

23-Jun

JONES, REES HAROLD  (171937); age 23 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was serving with No 7 FIS  and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, from acute pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Caerhun (St Mary) Churchyard.

23-Jun

BELK, DOREEN FRANCES  (2137772); age 20 WAAF

LACW

She was serving at RAF Lindholme and died in the SSQ from a pulmonary embolism.  She is buried in Loxley United Reformed Chapelyard.

24-Jun

PREECE, JOHN COLIN  (631045); age 23 RAF

LAC

He had been serving with No 62 Sqn, when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being held in a camp at Palembang.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery

24-Jun

ROBERTS, ARTHUR LEWIS GEORGE  (1897032); age 36 RAFVR

Sgt

He was serving with No 296 Sqn, and was killed when he fell under the wheel of Halifax, NA698 as the aircraft was being towed by a tractor.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

24-Jun

SYMONOWICZ, Wladyslaw (P.782959); age 29 PAF

LAC

He was serving with No 304 Sqn, and died in the SSQ at RAF St Eval from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident at Padstow.  He is buried in Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery

24-Jun

GRAHAM, REGINALD AUBREY JACK  (155744); age 32 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Marauder III, HD627 of No 25 (SAAF) Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off from Hassani following an engine failure.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery

24-Jun

GREEFF, D C  (205418V); age 24 SAAF

Capt

He was killed whilst flying in Marauder III, HD627 of No 25 (SAAF) Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off from Hassani following an engine failure.  He is buried in Phaleron War Cemetery.

24-Jun

LOCKWOOD, J B  (47229V); age Unknown SAAF

Lt

24-Jun

MARTIN, E C  (207202V); age Unknown SAAF

Lt

24-Jun

MEIKLEJOHN, O C  (581361V); age 19 SAAF

Lt

24-Jun

MORICE, W D  (208355V); age 29 SAAF

A/M

24-Jun

PRETORIUS, M M  (313600V); age 20 SAAF

A/M

24-Jun

SUTHERLAND, J  (206417V); age 27 SAAF

Lt

24-Jun

WELLS, E H  (243153V); age 25 SAAF

Lt

24-Jun

MOYSCOS, HERACLIS NICOLAS  (797993); age 19 RAFVR

AC2

He was serving with No 166 MU and died in an off duty road accident on Morphu, Paphos.  He is commemorated on the Cyprus (Nicosia) Memorial.

24-Jun

KIDNEY, WALTER CHARLES  (433003); age 21 RAAF

Sgt

He was serving with No 4 SoTT when he died as a result of blows received in a fight, which he started, outside the No 3 Sergeants' Mess at RAF St Athan.  He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery

24-Jun

HUTCHINSON, EDGAR JAMES  (364862); age 37 RAF

Sgt

He had been serving with No 81 RSU when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity whilst being held in a camp at Palembang.  He is buried in Jakarta War Cemetery

24-Jun

MUSA AHMED  (6353); age Unknown IL

Pvt

He was serving with IL at the time of his death, the cause of which has not yet been ascertained.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial

24-Jun

COGGON, HAROLD  (1216180); age 22 RAFVR

AC1

He had been serving at RAF Seletar when he was captured by the Japanese.  He died in Japanese captivity, probably during a forced march across Java.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

24-Jun

HILL, NORMAN REGINALD WALTER  (1867324); age 20 RAFVR

AC2

He was serving with No 1 Wing, No 4 School of Technical Training and died in the Borough General Hospital, Ipswich from a pulmonary emblus and an appendicitis abscess.  He is buried in Scolee (or Osmondiston) (St Andrew) Churchyard.

25-Jun

UNSWORTH, LAURENCE (BOB)  (150089); age 24 RAFVR

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIC, LE367 of No 28 Sqn, which was lost over the jungle during a patrol.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.

25-Jun

ILLINGWORTH, KENNETH  (1434004); age 22 RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, RF716 of No 47 Sqn, which struck the ground whilst strafing enemy positions at Anin in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

TUCK, GEORGE EDWARD  (1607464); age 21 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito VI, RF716 of No 47 Sqn, which struck the ground whilst strafing enemy positions at Anin in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

DOUGLAS, GORDON  (198108); age 30 RAFVR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lancaster I, PB755 VN-Y of No 50 Sqn, which he abandoned near Satrup following an engine fire, but his parachute failed to open.  He is buried in Kiel War Cemetery

25-Jun

BESSO, WALTER EDWARD  (55633); age 32 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

COLLINGWOOD, ALBERT EDWARD  (1816943); age 23 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

FIRTH, GRENVILLE  (1475139); age 23 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

LLOYD, GEORGE HENRY  (1234511); age 22 RAFVR

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

RIDING, STANLEY JOHN  (1654300); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

WILLIAMSON, JOHN CHARLES WILSON  (1566290); age 31 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Dakota IV, KJ901 of No 62 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during an operational sortie in Burma.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

DENT, IAN WILSHIRE  (432360); age 23 RAAF

WO

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax III, NA259 of No 199 Sqn, which crashed into cliffs at Cromer in Norfolk whilst flying at low level.  He is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery

25-Jun

ADAMS, ANDREW MILL  (2218925); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax III, NA259 of No 199 Sqn, which crashed into cliffs at Cromer in Norfolk whilst flying at low level.  He is buried in Wells-next-the-Sea Cemetery

25-Jun

SEYMOUR, RAYMOND ERNEST GEORGE  (1851223); age Unknown RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax III, NA259 of No 199 Sqn, which crashed into cliffs at Cromer in Norfolk whilst flying at low level.  He is buried in Reading (Henley Road) Cemetery

25-Jun

WAY, WILLIAM (BILLY)  (1302052); age 23 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Halifax III, NA259 of No 199 Sqn, which crashed into cliffs at Cromer in Norfolk whilst flying at low level.  He is buried in Morden Cemetery

25-Jun

ANDREW, JAMES RICHARD DFM (172188); age 23 RAFVR

Fg Off

He abandoned Spitfire VIII, LV734 of No 607 Sqn, over the Sittang River and was seen to be heading towards a village under Japanese control and it is presumed he was captured and murdered.  He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

25-Jun

HEWITT, NORMAN FREDERICK  (156111); age 27 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Tempest II, MW753 of No 13 MU, which failed to recover from a flick roll over the airfield during an air test.  He is buried in Henlow (St Mary) Churchyard

25-Jun

JENKINS, IAN WALTER  (1606639); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth II, DE215 of No 15 EFTS, which flew into Ullswater in the Lake District whilst carrying out unauthorised low flying.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial

25-Jun

HORWOOD, RONALD STUART  (409120); age 31 RAAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

CLARKE, ANDREW HERBERT HENRY  (3000719); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

COOPER, VICTOR JAMES  (1871636); age 21 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

FOWLER, WILLIAM ADDERLEY  (1623849); age 21 RAFVR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

MORLEY, LESLIE SEPTIMUS  (193019); age 21 RAFVR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

SMITH, FRANK SIDNEY  (1803534); age 20 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

SUDLOW, BERNARD JOSEPH  (2205636); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

TUCK, DERRICK BERNARD  (3000563); age 19 RAFVR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Liberator VI, EW206 of No 1675 HCU, which crashed in the desert near Abu Suier, having aborted its formation practice flight due to an engine failure.  He is buried in Moascar War Cemetery

25-Jun

SUTTON BROWN, KENNETH EDMUND  (167177); age 21 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford I, NJ317 of No 3 (P) AFU, which dived into the ground following the loss of part of the trailing edge of the wing during a stalling exercise.  He is buried in Haresfield (St Peter) Churchyard

25-Jun

BROWNE, WILLIAM NEWELL  (190470); age 24 RAFVR

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard IIB, FE878 of No 8 FU, which crashed after hitting a tree whilst flying at low level in bad weather during a ferry flight.  He is buried in Delhi War Cemetery

25-Jun

CLARKE, ALAN HELYER  (516442); age 31 RAF

Flt Sgt

He had been medically discharged and died from pulmonary tuberculosis, his death being registered in Aled.  He is buried in Deptford (Grove Park) Cemetery.