Casualties Jun 1951

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Casualties - June 1951

1 Jun 51	FULLAGAR, KEITH JOHN (2360054) age: 22	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Brigand B Mk 1, VS869 of No 84 Sqn, which crashed at Tengah on an undershoot and burst into flames. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
1 Jun 51	GREGORY, HARRY LOUIS PAUL (553395) age: 28	Flt Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Brigand B Mk 1, VS869 of No 84 Sqn, which crashed at Tengah on an undershoot and burst into flames. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
1 Jun 51	SHARKEY, CHARLES (550949) age: 31	Flt Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Brigand B Mk 1, VS869 of No 84 Sqn, which crashed at Tengah on an undershoot and burst into flames. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
1 Jun 51	HOOPER, ALAN REGINALD (4043390) age: 24	Off Cdt Plt	He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, FE906 of No 3 Flying Training School, which dived into the ground at Manea in Cambridgeshire during an aerobatic sortie. He is buried in Cathrington Village Cemetery, Portsmouth
1 Jun 51	ABBOTT, IAN (T8074708) age: 22	LAC	He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?. He was cremated at Anfield Crematorium
2 Jun 51	BLACKFORD, RONALD JOSEPH (59862) age: 24	Fg Off	He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Bromley. He was cremated at Honor Oak Crematorium
2 Jun 51	WILKS, JOHN ARTHUR (4028440) age: 21	A/Cpl	He was serving at RAF Yatesbury at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained; however his death was registered in Surrey S W. He is buried in Mitcham Cemetery
4 Jun 51	HUNTER, CHARLES HARRY (650278) age: 29	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VZ182 of No 72 Sqn, which spun into the ground at North Weald from the top of a loop. He is buried in Ulley Churchyard
4 Jun 51	BOLTON, WILLIAM GEORGE (4058657) age: 17	AC2	He was serving at RAF Hednesford and die in Birmingham General Hospital, cause unknown. He is buried in Illogan Church, Portreath.
6 Jun 51	BROWN, CLIFFORD (4022399) age: 21	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Gatow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover
7 Jun 51	JONES, DAVID NEVILLE (4033985) age: 20	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito T Mk 3, VT625 of No 58 Sqn, which rolled to port and hit the ground during an asymmetric approach to Benson. He is buried in Wombridge Parish Church, Wellington.
7 Jun 51	McLAREN, ARCHIBALD DUNCAN DFC (41440) age: 32	Sqn Ldr	He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito T Mk 3, VT625 of No 58 Sqn, which rolled to port and hit the ground during an asymmetric approach to Benson. He is buried in Benson Churchyard
8 Jun 51	WINGATE, PETER FREDERICK DFC (128905) age: 31	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VV538 of No 14 Sqn, which dived steeply into the ground near Fassberg as it pulled out of a practice dive attack. He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover
8 Jun 51	JONES, RONALD DAVID (582233) age: 23	Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VZ330 of No 229 OCU, which dived into the ground at Marston Magna after failed to recover from a practice attack. He is buried in Heanton Punchardon Churchyard
8 Jun 51	McGARRITY, DOUGLAS (4020029) age: 23	SAC	He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness from acute leukaemia and a cerebral haemorrhage. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
9 Jun 51	ARCHIBALD, JOHN DIXON (567643) age: 32	Plt Off	He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
9 Jun 51	WARD, ROBERT RONALD (118976) age: 32	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
10 Jun 51	MOORE, MAURICE WILLIAM (35109) age: 54	Sqn Ldr	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 was cremated at St John's Crematorium, Woking
11 Jun 51	BOLTON, JOHN HERBERT (1443883) age: 29	Flt Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP355 of No 2 Air Navigation School Sqn, which turned away from a GCA, stalled and crashed having mistaken St Merryn for St Eval. He was cremated at Honor Oak Crematorium
11 Jun 51	DAVIES, CHARLES WALTER (2467412) age: 22	Cdt Nav	He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP355 of No 2 Air Navigation School Sqn, which turned away from a GCA, stalled and crashed having mistaken St Merryn for St Eval. He is buried in West Derby Cemetery, Liverpool
11 Jun 51	MYNER, IAN ALEXANDER ROBINSON (3125480) age: 19	AC1	He was serving at RAF Bushy Park at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Aldershot. He is buried in Greenford Park Cemetery
11 Jun 51	DENNY, TREVOR RALPH (2507438) age: 18	AC2	He was serving at RAF Ternhill and was returning from leave when he was killed when he rode his motorcycle into the rear of a lorry at Windy Arbour crossroads, Coleshill. He was cremated at Croydon Crematorium.
11 Jun 51	THORNTON, DAVID JOHN (2507293) age: 18	AC2	He was serving at RAF Ternhill and was returning from leave when he was killed whilst riding pillion on a motorcycle which drove into the rear of a lorry at Windy Arbour crossroads, Coleshill. He was cremated at Kensal Green Crematorium.
15 Jun 51	BOWEN, VERNON (1654380) age: 27	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Brigand B Mk 1, VS857 of No 45 Sqn, which somersaulted during an emergency landing at RAF Tengah and ended up in Kranji Creek resulting from the starboard engine breaking off during a routine training flight. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
15 Jun 51	LEE, GORDON (2476277) age: 19	LAC	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 North Kesteven. He is buried in Oldham Cemetery
15 Jun 51	CHAMBERS, WILLIAM JOHN (4021424) age: 27	Cpl	He was a PTI on the strength of RAF Innsworth, and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast from a cerebral haemorrhage due to leukaemia. He is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
15 Jun 51	KEEN, HUGH (4000201) age: 22	LAC	He was serving at RAF Stoke Heath at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in West Cheshire. He is buried in St Helens Cemetery
17 Jun 51	HULSE, GORDON VICTOR (2475410) age: 28	AC1	He was serving at RAF Medmenham and died in the North Staffordshire Infirmary from injuries sustained when he struck the bottom of pool whilst diving at Newcastle Baths. He is buried in Newcastle under Lyme Cemetery.
17 Jun 51	CLAPSHAW, JOHN (3125949) age: 19	LAC	He was serving at RAF Poling and was a member of Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club, when he was killed in an accident on Bury Hill. He was cremated at Honor Oak Crematorium.
18 Jun 51	McDONALD, GORDON ALEXANDER (59448) age: 28	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WB110 of No 41 Sqn, which was involved in a stream take off but sank back to the runway and collided with a bungalow. He is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery
18 Jun 51	SANDEMAN, PHILIP VICTOR GLAS (131911) age: 29	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 4, VT275 of No 600 Sqn, which collided with VT281 as they approached Biggin Hill. He is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery
18 Jun 51	CLARKSON, KENNETH PETER HENRY (5004601) age: 21	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 4, VT281 of No 600 Sqn, which collided with VT275 as they approached Biggin Hill. He is buried in Hither Green Cemetery
18 Jun 51	ATHERTON, ROBERT RAYMOND (4055640) age: 18	AC2	He was serving at RAF West Kirby at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Preston. He is buried in Newhall Lane Cemetery, Preston
19 Jun 51	TURNER, MAURICE ALBERT (2443256) age: 22	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, VZ509 of No 74 Sqn, which spun into the ground at Barton Broad in Norfolk from a high speed stall during a tail chase. He is buried in Old Catton Churchyard
19 Jun 51	MATTHEWS, RONALD EDWARD (1805576) age: 28	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Brigand B Mk 1, RH811 of No 84 Sqn, which had just entered the circuit at Tengah on its return from an operational sortie when an engine broke away from its mounting and crashed. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
19 Jun 51	REEVE, GERALD LESLIE (3119556) age: 20	Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 4, VT239 of No 205 Advanced Flying School, which dived into the ground at Ribble Head in Yorkshire possibly due to a lack of oxygen. He is buried in Darlington West Cemetery
19 Jun 51	CAMPBELL, WILLIAM FRANCIS (1350275) age: 45	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Stafford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellington (44). He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Little Donnington
20 Jun 51	MARTIN, JOHN ANSTEE (3504636) age: 21	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WA877 of No 66 Sqn, which broke up in the air near Scalby in North Yorkshire after the undercarriage extended during a positive 'g' manoeuvre. He is buried in Newton on Ouse Churchyard
20 Jun 51	GLOSTER, MICHAEL JOHN DFC and Bar (65559) age: 30	Sqn Ldr	He died from injuries sustained on 29 May 1951 whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WA604 of No 228 OCU Sqn, which side slipped into the ground at Exelby near Leeming during the final approach for an asymmetric landing. He is buried in Solihull Parish Church
23 Jun 51	ANDERSON, ANDREW (2683591) age: 26	Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, VW438 of No 602 Sqn, which crashed into trees whilst attempting a force landing following a GCA in bad weather and having run out of fuel, this was his first solo on type. He is buried in Currie Burial Ground, Midlothian
23 Jun 51	JONES, JEREMIAH (511570) age: 42	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Weeton 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 Yardley Cemetery, Birmingham
24 Jun 51	WOODFORD WOODFORD, ANTHONY THOMAS (2450485) age: 19	A/Cpl	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 Kingsthorpe Cemetery, Northampton
25 Jun 51	CAPP, GEOFFREY WILLIAM (2608053) age: 19	Cdt Plt	A member of the RAFVR, he was killed whilst flying in Dragonfly I, VZ961 of HMS Siskin, which exploded and crashed into Cams Bay, Portchester. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
25 Jun 51	CROSS, COLIN BARRY (4045713) age: 19	AC2	He was serving at RAF Swinderby and was a pillion passenger when he was killed in a motorcycle accident at Leicester Forest East. He is buried in Wood Green Cemetery, Walsall.
25 Jun 51	DAVIS, ERIC STANLEY (4044828) age: 19	AC1	He was serving at RAF Swinderby and was riding his motorcycle when he was killed in an accident at Leicester Forest East. He is buried in Yardley Cemetery, Birmingham.
26 Jun 51	THOMPSON, GERALD ARTHUR (2460650) age: 19	AC1	He was serving at RAF Acaster Malbis at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Howden. He is buried in Bowling Cemetery, Bradford
27 Jun 51	YEATS, JOHN HAROLD WHISHAW DFC (106191) age: 34	A/Sqn Ldr	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WA953 of No 56 Sqn, which rolled to starboard and crashed as it took off from Waterbeach. He is buried in Waterbeach Cemetery
27 Jun 51	SAILES, REGINALD SAMUEL (136436) age: 35	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito B Mk 35, TK635 of No 139 Sqn, which crashed near Warren Farm in Lincolnshire trailing smoke. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
27 Jun 51	SLOAN, GERALD HARPER (1796449) age: 33	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito B Mk 35, TK635 of No 139 Sqn, which crashed near Warren Farm in Lincolnshire trailing smoke. He is buried in Ballybay First Presbyterian Church
27 Jun 51	WATSON, STUART (3121490) age: 20	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 4, VT246 of No 226 OCU Sqn, which exploded on impact with a sea wall at Bradwell on Sea after descending below the safety height during an attack on a range target. He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium
27 Jun 51	CORKE, JOHN REGINALD (139596) age: 32	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Athena T Mk 2, VR569 of the AIEU, which crashed near Wilby in Suffolk in a spiral dive after part of the airbrakes broke away during an instrument training flight. He is buried in St John the Baptist & All Saints Church, Norwich
27 Jun 51	WALSH, JAMES ELLIS (3042014) age: 24	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Athena T Mk 2, VR569 of the AIEU, which crashed near Wilby in Suffolk in a spiral dive after part of the airbrakes broke away during an instrument training flight. He is buried in Batley Corporation Cemetery
27 Jun 51	SWANWICK, KENNETH ARTHUR (3510330) age: 20	AC2	He was serving at RAF Cosford but was AWOL when he committed suicide by gassing himself at home in Loughborough. He is buried in Loughborough Cemetery.
29 Jun 51	YARROW, ERIC THOMPSON (2686184) age: 27	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Vampire F Mk 3, VF341 of No 608 Sqn, which dived into the sea off Leuchars at high speed whilst flying in a formation in cloud. He is buried in Stranton Grange Cemetery
29 Jun 51	BOND, THOMAS ANDREW BLAIR (501122) age: 23	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, MF633 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which crashed in a spiral dive near Kiveton Park, Sheffield after control was lost whilst flying on instruments. He is buried in Belfast Cemetery, Dundonald
29 Jun 51	CURSON, BERNARD LESLIE (3106760) age: 22	Sgt	He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, MF633 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which crashed in a spiral dive near Kiveton Park, Sheffield after control was lost whilst flying on instruments. He is buried in Brookwood Cemetery
29 Jun 51	LUFFMAN, RYLAND LEONARD (169399) age: 25	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, MF633 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which crashed in a spiral dive near Kiveton Park, Sheffield after control was lost whilst flying on instruments. He is buried in North Cemetery, Bournemouth
30 Jun 51	MUSSELWHITE, KENNETH WALTER (3038218) age: 24	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VV220 of No 16 Sqn, which dived into the ground from a climbing turn on take off from Orleans-Bricy in France. He is buried in Orleans Main Cemetery

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