Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
01 Nov |
HIBBERT, GEOFFREY IVOR (2334884) age: 20 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Binbrook but was killed in fire in barrack block at No 103 SP Istres. He is buried in Istres (Les Rouquiers) New Cemetery. |
02 Nov |
O'LEARY, CORNELIUS HERBERT (45468) age: 41 |
A/Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Yatesbury but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in St John's & St Helen's Churchyard, Wroughton |
02 Nov |
McGIBBON, PHILIP GRAHAM (68857) age: 60 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving in the UK at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Exeter. He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon |
07 Nov |
MEARNS, ROBERT GORDON (2350810) age: 19 |
AC1 |
He was serving at RAF Deversoir and was killed by multiple bullet wounds at Deversoir. He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery. |
07 Nov |
STEPHEN, ROBERT ROBIN (3046031) age: 19 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Lichfield at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellington. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington |
08 Nov |
TONKS, KENNETH GRAHAM (180643) age: 27 |
A/Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Upavon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Surrey N E. He was cremated at Streatham Vale Crematorium |
09 Nov |
FOSTER, LEOPOLD (507765) age: 45 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Sealand at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hawarden. He is buried in Hawarden No.2 Cemetery |
10 Nov |
BRIEN, JOHN (1902257) age: 40 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Abyad at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery |
12 Nov |
SKETCH, PETER MILLER (58725) age: 23 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire FR Mk 18, TP231 of No 60 Sqn, which crashed into the jungle after control was lost during recovery from a dive bombing attack against terrorists near Serendah in Malaya. He is buried in Terendak Military Cemetery, Malacca, Malaysia |
12 Nov |
BALLARD, DENNIS GEORGE (175915) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KN633 of No 110 Sqn, which flicked onto its back and crashed into the jungle after one of the wings was torn off after hitting trees during a search for TP231. He is buried at the near the crash site in the Rawang Jungle |
12 Nov |
HAYES, DONALD KENNETH (42836) age: 30 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KN633 of No 110 Sqn, which flicked onto its back and crashed into the jungle after one of the wings was torn off after hitting trees during a search for TP232. He is buried at the near the crash site in the Rawang Jungle |
12 Nov |
TYSON, MAURICE (1593450) age: 23 |
Sig IIA |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KN633 of No 110 Sqn, which flicked onto its back and crashed into the jungle after one of the wings was torn off after hitting trees during a search for TP233. He is buried at the near the crash site in the Rawang Jungle |
12 Nov |
WHITE, FRANK (2201490) age: 25 |
Nav II |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KN633 of No 110 Sqn, which flicked onto its back and crashed into the jungle after one of the wings was torn off after hitting trees during a search for TP234. He is buried at the near the crash site in the Rawang Jungle |
14 Nov |
HORNER, FRANK JACKSON (584943) age: 17 |
App Air |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Sheffield. He is buried in Norton Cemetery, Sheffield |
15 Nov |
KING, JOHN BROWN (807111) age: 46 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Driffield and died in Ryhope General Hospital, cause unknown. He is buried in Southwick Cemetery, Sunderland. |
15 Nov |
HARTSHORNE, JOHN CYRIL (2336946) age: 20 |
AC1 |
He was serving at RAF Lindholme at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oxford. He is buried in Botley Cemetery |
17 Nov |
DOWLING, FRANK (2221594) age: 23 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KP223 of RAF Waterbeach, which flew into the ground and burst into flames whilst flying below the safety height on a BABS approach. He is buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery |
17 Nov |
LOUCH, PHILIP ARTHUR (3001781) age: 22 |
Sig III |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KP223 of RAF Waterbeach, which flew into the ground and burst into flames whilst flying below the safety height on a BABS approach. He is buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery |
17 Nov |
TREZONA, FRANCIS IVOR (1316810) age: 26 |
Plt I |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KP223 of RAF Waterbeach, which flew into the ground and burst into flames whilst flying below the safety height on a BABS approach. He is buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery |
17 Nov |
WILKINS, JOHN GRAHAM (55636) age: 26 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Dakota C Mk 4, KP223 of RAF Waterbeach, which flew into the ground and burst into flames whilst flying below the safety height on a BABS approach. He is buried in Ohlsdorf Military Cemetery |
17 Nov |
FINLAYSON, ROBERT RODNEY (2607957) age: 18 |
Cdt Plt |
He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth T Mk 2, NL978 of UAS, which collided with Tiger Moth, N6547 near Leuchars during a steep turn. He is buried in Western Cemetery, St Andrews |
18 Nov |
NICHOLLS, HENRY NORMAN (3104387) age: 19 |
AC1 |
He was serving at RAF Bridgnorth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellington. He is buried in Kenilworth Cemetery |
20 Nov |
LOVE, ANGUS PEARSON (1566226) age: 26 |
Nav II |
He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito RP Mk 34, VL620 of No 13 Sqn, which exploded in the air after being attacked by an Israeli Mustang during a reconnaissance sortie. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Nov |
REYNOLDS, ERIC ERNEST (57744) age: 22 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito RP Mk 34, VL620 of No 13 Sqn, which exploded in the air after being attacked by an Israeli Mustang during a reconnaissance sortie. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Nov |
FARRELL, KENNETH (2292876) age: 20 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Abingdon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Newcastle upon Tyne. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Nov |
HANCHETT, SIDNEY FRANCIS (516428) age: 33 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Great Ashfield and was killed in a motor-cycle accident at Spicer's Corner, Necton. He is buried in Norwich City Cemetery. |
21 Nov |
MORRISON, STANLEY (3502539) age: 20 |
A/Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Abu Sultan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery |
21 Nov |
WILSON, STANLEY (350241) age: 46 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Finningley and was killed in an accident, his death being registered in Pancras. He is buried in Hull Northern Cemetery. |
21 Nov |
ADLAM, WALTER FREDERICK (656458) age: 30 |
WO |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non effective and his death is registered in Bristol. He is buried in Avon View, Bristol |
22 Nov |
WEBBER, WILLIAM THOMAS CHARLES (625278) age: 29 |
T/Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Safi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery |
25 Nov |
AMANN, RONALD (1109125) age: 27 |
WO |
He was probably on the non effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Elswick Cemetery, Newcatle upon Tyne |
25 Nov |
BELL, ERIC (2278769) age: 21 |
Cpl |
He was probably on the non effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in Blackrod Cemetery |
29 Nov |
GRABOWSKI, HILARY (P0164) age: 57 |
T/Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Dunholme Lodge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hitchen. He is buried in St Martin's Churchyard, Knebworth |
29 Nov |
WHELAN, JOHN WALTER (1390998) age: 26 |
LAC |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non effective and his death is registered in Ealing. He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium |
29 Nov |
MILLER, LEONARD BENJAMIN (508019) age: 39 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Mount Batten and died in the Royal Portsmouth Hospital from a cerebral haemorrhage following anaemia caused by poisonous substances used during his duties. He is buried in Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport. |
30 Nov |
PENLINGTON, ALAN (3003607) age: 22 |
Plt IV |
He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire LF Mk 16, SL577 of No 203 Advanced Flying School, which collided with another aircraft during a tail chase, he managed to bale out but his parachute failed to open. He is buried in Heanton Punchardon Churchyard |
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