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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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1 Feb 52 |
TRIPP, JOHN FREDERICK (2491754) age: 22 |
AC1 |
He was serving at RAF Biggin Hill at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Holborn. He is buried in St Margaret's Church, Iver Heath |
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3 Feb 52 |
CHESHIRE, ROWLAND GEOFFREY (4077541) age: 18 |
AC2 |
He was serving at RAF Henlow and committed suicide by placing an explosive device next to his chest at his home in Colchester whilst on leave. He is buried in Lexton Cemetery, Colchester. |
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3 Feb 52 |
WOOD, WALLACE GEORGE STANLEY (21067) age: 49 |
Gp Capt |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Westminster. He is buried in Clayton Churchyard, Hassocks, Sussex |
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4 Feb 52 |
HARVEY, PETER FREDERICK (3132530) age: 20 |
A/Plt Off |
A trainee pilot, he was killed whilst flying in CT-128 Expeditor, 1478 of the No 2 Air Navigation School, Winnipeg which crashed near Carmen after striking a guy rope of the CBC Manitoba transmitter tower. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg. |
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4 Feb 52 |
SCANLAN, EDWARD (2515956) age: 18 |
A/Plt Off |
A trainee pilot, he was killed whilst flying in CT-128 Expeditor, 1478 of the No 2 Air Navigation School, Winnipeg which crashed near Carmen after striking a guy rope of the CBC Manitoba transmitter tower. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg. |
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6 Feb 52 |
WINDSOR, ALBERT FREDERICK ARTHUR GEORGE HRH KING GEORGE VI KG KT KP GCMG GCVO (Royal Air Force) age: 56 |
MRAF |
He died in his sleep from a coronary thrombosis having been suffering from lung cancer.
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7 Feb 52 |
HENRY, WILLIAM JOHN (635488) age: 41 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Cairnryan and died in Ballochmyle Hospital, Mauchline from a coronary thrombosis. He is buried in City Cemetery, Londonderry. |
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7 Feb 52 |
SMITH, TERRY FRED (3135498) age: 18 |
AC2 |
He was serving at RAF Padgate where he died, only a month into his National Service. He is buried in Dalington Cemetery, Northampton. |
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8 Feb 52 |
BATCHELOR, A W RCAF () age: 18 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
BRUCE, ALISTAIR WYLIE (4055736) age: 18 |
A/Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
CURTIS, WILLIAM RIDDELL (87452) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
LAWS, RUSSELL WALTER (4022553) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
LONGHURST, GRAHAM KEITH (1387922) age: 28 |
Flt Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
SUTTON, MICHAEL JOSEPH (4055745) age: 18 |
A/Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
WOLFF, EDWARD LESLIE (1611111) age: 29 |
Flt Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Wellington T Mk 10, RP383 of No 1 Air Navigation School, which flew into high ground at Le Vigan in France during a cross country flight from the UK to Malta. He is buried in Le Vigan Churchyard, France |
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8 Feb 52 |
EARNSHAW, ALLAN (2512015) age: 19 |
AC1 |
He was serving at RAF Finningley and was killed when he was crushed under a bomb trailer at the station. He is buried in Morley Cemetery. |
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9 Feb 52 |
MARTIN, WILLIAM CHARLES (1091977) age: 29 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Church Lawford 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 is buried in Bangor Cemetery, County Down |
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11 Feb 52 |
MITCHELL, WILLIAM (2353528) age: 22 |
A/Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Prentice T Mk 1, VR233 of No 6 Flying Training School which dived into the ground after stalling during a practice forced landing near Hales in Staffordshire. He was cremated at Lambhill Crematorium |
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12 Feb 52 |
CUNNINGHAM, IAN DUNCAN STEWART (607043) age: 22 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito NF Mk 36, RK988 of No 219 Sqn, which flew into the Mediterranean Sea during a practice interception. He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery. |
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12 Feb 52 |
SMETHURST, MICHAEL JOHN (1815877) age: 27 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito NF Mk 36, RK988 of No 219 Sqn, which flew into the Mediterranean Sea during a practice interception. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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12 Feb 52 |
LIGHTFOOT, JOHN BRIAN (607149) age: 22 |
Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WA882 of No 222 Sqn, which crashed after striking rising ground on Ben Avon in Aberdeenshire during a low level training flight. He is buried in Leuchars Cemetery. |
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14 Feb 52 |
BOND, IAN BEAUMONT (153325) age: 38 |
Fg Off |
He was serving at RAF Shawbury at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Shrewsbury. He is buried in Shawbury Parish Churchyard |
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15 Feb 52 |
PHILLIPS, DAVID WALTER THOMAS (1921702) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF St Eval at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bodmin. He is buried in Pembroke Dock Cemetery |
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17 Feb 52 |
WARREN, DESMOND MICHAEL (3134208) age: 22 |
A/Sgt |
He was serving at RAF West Drayton and was killed when he was knocked off his bicycle by a car whilst home on leave in London. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
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20 Feb 52 |
HILL, MICHAEL DAVID (585515) age: 18 |
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 Sleaford. He is buried in Luton Cemetery |
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21 Feb 52 |
GRATTON, RICHARD JOHN (1604947) age: 28 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Mosquito T Mk 3, RR290 of No 45 Sqn, which lost a wing and crashed into the sea off Singapore during a training flight. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery |
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21 Feb 52 |
DAVIES, RALPH LLEWELLYN (80724) age: 37 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WH232 of No 20 Maintenance Unit, which dived into the ground on the downwind leg of the circuit at Aston Down during a practice single engine landing. He is buried in Brimscombe Burial Ground |
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23 Feb 52 |
SHIELDS, GEORGE RUSSELL (937402) age: 35 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Upwood at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Huntingdon. He is buried in St Phillips Cemetery, Wolverhampton |
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24 Feb 52 |
WALKER, ALFRED LIONEL DAVID (2680093) age: 26 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WA726 of No 500 Sqn, which crashed on the downwind leg of the circuit at West Malling possibly due to having left the dive brakes out. He is buried in Bexley Heath Cemetery |
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25 Feb 52 |
HAYWARD, HENRY DOBSON (48800) age: 53 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Rufforth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Darlington. He is buried in Darlington West Cemetery |
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26 Feb 52 |
McLAUGHLIN, GEORGE (514539) age: 40 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Hawarden at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Coventry. He is buried in St Canice's Burial Ground, Limavady |
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26 Feb 52 |
GARDNER, DONALD HENRY (2486647) age: 19 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Swinderby 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 Fleckney Parish Cemetery |
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27 Feb 52 |
SAWKINS, GEORGE WILLIAM OBE (43756) age: 42 |
A/Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Brampton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He is buried in Brampton Parish Church |
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28 Feb 52 |
BRADLEY, JAMES LAWRENCE (2496409) age: 19 |
AC2 |
He was serving at RAF Stafford and was killed in a lorry accident near Weston. He is buried in Mazargues Cemetery. Extension, Marseilles. |
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29 Feb 52 |
CATCHPOLE, JAMES HENRY (3504745) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WE937 of No 64 Sqn, which dived vertically into the ground at Hempstead in Essex out of cloud whilst flying in formation. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard |
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29 Feb 52 |
PATERSON, JOHN SPEIRS (3054087) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WH342 of No 66 Sqn, which dived into the ground near York wqhilst making a formation change. He is buried in Burntwood Parish Church |
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29 Feb 52 |
PITT, ERNEST GEORGE (131849) age: 35 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Khormaksar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in European Cemetery, Upper Sheikh, Somalia |
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