1 Mar

WHEELER, LEONARD WILLIAM GEORGE  (4107518) age: 22

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WF815 of No 207 Advanced Flying School, which he attempted to abandon after it entered a series of spins that gradually became faster but he did not survive.  He is buried in Sutton Cemetery

3 Mar

BARRACLOUGH, RALPH  (584595) age: 23

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He was cremated at Scholemoor Crematorium, Bradford

3 Mar

CHADWICK, BRIAN WALTER  (3138486) age: 21

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Eastern Cemetery, Edinburgh

3 Mar

DODGE, MICHAEL DAVID  (2238628) age: 25

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham

3 Mar

GRINHAM, NORMAN FREDERICK  (172622) age: 32

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock

3 Mar

MacLAREN, WILLIAM RIDDOCH  (500773) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock

3 Mar

ROWLANDS, ANEURIN JAMES  (4121921) age: 19

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Trealaw Cemetery, Porth, Glamorgan

3 Mar

WATKINS, HENRY CHARLES  (2547049) age: 21

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Sunderland MR Mk 5, NJ267 of No 201 Sqn, which dived into the sea and sunk after bouncing a number of times on take off from Pembroke Dock.  He is buried in Middleton Cheney Cemetery, Banbury

4 Mar

CHILTON, PETER REGINALD  (1920623) age: 23

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VV677 of No 229 OCU, which dived into the sea off Ilfracombe during an air gunnery exercise.  He is buried in Heanton Punchardon Churchyard

4 Mar

HEYES, THOMAS VICTOR DFC  (172957) age: 39

Fg Off

He was serving at THUM Flt at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Spitfire PR Mk 19.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

5 Mar

HUMPHREYS, EDWARD  (583048) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 8, WK863 of No 245 Sqn, which was engaged in a practice interception of a Sabre with WK891 of the same unit when the two Meteors collided.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

5 Mar

WALTON, RONALD ALAN  (4041392) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Ouston at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Newcastle upon Tyne.  He is buried in Darlington North Cemetery

11 Mar

COUTTS, PETER RICHARD  (2533253) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 9, WL574 of No 213 Sqn, which struck the ground whilst carrying out practice strafing attack on a vehicle.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

11 Mar

BARNES, PETER CHARLES  (2714195) age: 21

AC2

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 St Werburgh Cemetery, Hoo, Kent

11 Mar

LAMBOURNE, FRANK HENRY RICHARD MBE  (548351) age: 49

Flt Lt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Westminster.  He was cremated at West London Crematorium

12 Mar

HUGGINS, MICHAEL NEALE  (3512990) age: 26

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL423 of No 209 Advanced Flying School, which was lost without a trace over the Bristol Channel.  His body was never recovered.

12 Mar

PINDER, ROBIN WALTER  (181557) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL423 of No 209 Advanced Flying School, which was lost without a trace over the Bristol Channel.  His body was never recovered.

13 Mar

CHEESLEY, GEORGE EDWARD  (1806489) age: 29

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF327 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which dived into the ground as it made a second asymmetric overshoot at Syerston.  He is buried in Landican Cemetery, Birkenhead

13 Mar

CLARKE, MICHAEL WILLIAM  (4087687) age: 20

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF327 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which dived into the ground as it made a second asymmetric overshoot at Syerston.  He is buried in St Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby

13 Mar

HERBERT, LOUIS JOSEPH LEONARD  (4115141) age: 20

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF327 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which dived into the ground as it made a second asymmetric overshoot at Syerston.  He is buried in St Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby

13 Mar

LEACH, PETER CHARLES  (3509233) age: 20

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF327 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which dived into the ground as it made a second asymmetric overshoot at Syerston.  He is buried in St Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby

14 Mar

SMITH, JAMES  (535392) age: 37

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and committed suicide by cutting his wrists in bath.  He is buried in St Joseph's Cemetery, Rochsoles, Airdrie.

15 Mar

RYAN, EDWARD  (4120447) age: 22

AC2

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 Bulmer.  He is buried in Bishopthorpe Cemetery

15 Mar

RANKIN, JAMES  (3514782) age: 19

AC2

He was serving at RAF Ismailia and was probably killed in an ambush.  He is buried in Moascar Garrison Cemetery

16 Mar

DRABBLE, HARRY  (582181) age: 25

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Venom NF Mk 2, WL830 of No 23 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea 12 miles from Coltishall shortly after taking off, cause unknown.  His body was never recovered.

16 Mar

JACKSON, PAUL BROWN  (3504658) age: 23

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Venom NF Mk 2, WL830 of No 23 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea 12 miles from Coltishall shortly after taking off, cause unknown.  His body was never recovered.

18 Mar

CASPELL, PHILIP STANLEY  (583208) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor NF Mk 11, WM248 of No 87 Sqn, which dived into mudflats from cloud near Kampen in Germany shortly after taking off from RAF Sylt en-route to Wahn in poor weather.  He is buried in British Military Cemetery, Cologne

18 Mar

WHITESIDE, EDWARD JAMES  (1399391) age: 29

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor NF Mk 11, WM248 of No 87 Sqn, which dived into mudflats from cloud near Kampen in Germany shoprtly after taking off from RAF Sylt en-route to Wahn in poor weather.  He is buried in British Military Cemetery, Cologne

22 Mar

ATKINSON, JAMES KEITH  (2566121) age: 23

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Lincoln B Mk 2, RE297 of No 61 Sqn, which flew into Mount Kinangop in Kenya after descending below its safety height at night on its return from a night bombing sortie.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

22 Mar

BEESLEY, WILLIAM JOSEPH DFM  (622610) age: 33

M Eng

He was killed whilst flying in Lincoln B Mk 2, RE297 of No 61 Sqn, which flew into Mount Kinangop in Kenya after descending below its safety height at night on its return from a night bombing sortie.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

22 Mar

OWEN, MALCOLM WILLIAM HUMPHREY  (3127873) age: 25

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lincoln B Mk 2, RE297 of No 61 Sqn, which flew into Mount Kinangop in Kenya after descending below its safety height at night on its return from a night bombing sortie.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

22 Mar

ROBINSON, ROBERT JOSEPH  (2489630) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lincoln B Mk 2, RE297 of No 61 Sqn, which flew into Mount Kinangop in Kenya after descending below its safety height at night on its return from a night bombing sortie.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

22 Mar

WAIGHT, MICHAEL  (205642) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Lincoln B Mk 2, RE297 of No 61 Sqn, which flew into Mount Kinangop in Kenya after descending below its safety height at night on its return from a night bombing sortie.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

23 Mar

STRATTON, WILLIAM EDWARD  (3039302) age: 26

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Venom FB Mk 1, WE281 of No 118 Sqn, which struck the ground whilst making a practice attack on a vehicle.  He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover

23 Mar

MOTTRAM, JOHN CHARLES DFM  (3040099) age: 28

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Provost T Mk 1, WV539 of No 22 Flying Training School, which crashed and burst into flames at Carlton Towers in Yorkshire after hitting trees whilst conducting a low flying exercise.  He is buried in Abbey Lane Cemetery, Sheffield

24 Mar

BRIGGS, JOHN DAVID  (4085444) age: 20

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor NF Mk 11, WD778 of No 228 OCU, which crashed near Appleby having lost contact with ATC during a controlled descent.  He is buried in Leeming Churchyard

24 Mar

WALKER, DERRICK  (4081946) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor NF Mk 11, WD778 of No 228 OCU, which crashed near Appleby having lost contact with ATC during a controlled descent.  He is buried in Leeming Churchyard

25 Mar

VICKERS, RONALD LESLIE  (1625158) age: 31

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF386 of No 201 Advanced Flying School, which crashed near Swinderby after hitting a tree on a nigh t overshoot.  He is buried in Grantham Cemetery

25 Mar

SKIVINGTON, RONALD ALFRED  (579927) age: 26

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Swanton Morley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Surrey N.  He is buried in Grove Park Cemetery, Catford

26 Mar

SCOTNEY, RICHARD BRIAN  (3511753) age: 20

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 9, WL558 of No 8 Sqn, which hit the ground 5 miles from Khormaksar after failed to recover from practice dive bombing attack.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

26 Mar

QUIRK, HERBERT EDGAR  (2583670) age: 23

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Provost T Mk 1, WV490 of No 6 Flying Training School which collided with WV500 at Tern Hill whilst carrying out an overshoot.  He is buried in Llanelly Cemetery

26 Mar

WALKER, JOHN ROOPER  (4135085) age: 18

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Provost T Mk 1, WV500 of No 6 Flying Training School which collided with WV490 at Tern Hill whilst carrying out an overshoot.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

27 Mar

ALLEN, LEONARD ALBERT WILLIAM  (1160330) age: 46

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Colerne at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Cardiff.  He was cremated at Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff

29 Mar

WARD, BRYAN  (2588140) age: 19

LAC

He was serving at RAF Henlow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellingborough.  He was cremated at Kettering Crematorium

30 Mar

PINEGAR, FRANCIS HENRY  (59650) age: 49

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Calshot 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 Drake Memorial Park, Plympton

31 Mar

HANCOCK, GEORGE NORMAN CBE  (33058) age: 40

Gp Capt

He was attached to the Ministry of Supply and was killed whilst flying Meteor F Mk 8, WH312 of the Empire Test Pilots School which crashed on finals at Farnborough after control was lost during an asymmetric approach.  He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford

31 Mar

BANBURY, JOHN RICHARD  (1339795) age: 30

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Jurby at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in IoM?.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

31 Mar

PINK, FRANCIS JACK  (159018) age: 51

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Kenley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in .  He is buried in St Luke's Churchyard, Whyteleafe

2 Apr

HORN, GORDON KEITH  (3031189) age: 28

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WF891 of No 12 Sqn, which crashed on take off at Binbrook as the result of an engine failure.  He is buried in St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook

2 Apr

MILLINGTON, JOHN STEVENSON DFC  (133437) age: 32

Sqn Ldr

The squadron commander, he was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WF891 of No 12 Sqn, which crashed on take off at Binbrook as the result of an engine failure.  He is buried in St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook

2 Apr

BRIMLEY, KENNETH WILLIAM  (925993) age: 32

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VW205 of No 216 Sqn, which flew into a mountain at Jebel al Lawz in Saudi Arabia whilst off course during a flight from Baghdad West to Fayid.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

2 Apr

POWELL, THOMAS OWEN  (2238006) age: 27

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VW205 of No 216 Sqn, which flew into a mountain at Jebel al Lawz in Saudi Arabia whilst off course during a flight from Baghdad West to Fayid.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

2 Apr

SHERBURN, BRIAN  (582487) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Valetta C Mk 1, VW205 of No 216 Sqn, which flew into a mountain at Jebel al Lawz in Saudi Arabia whilst off course during a flight from Baghdad West to Fayid.  He is buried in Fayid Military Cemetery

3 Apr

AUSTIN, PETER MICHAEL  (3124626) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL462 of No 604 Sqn, which he attempted to abandon near Blackmore in Essex after colliding with WL128 of No 111 Sqn during a controlled descent, however, he left it too late for his parachute to deploy fully.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, North Weald

3 Apr

TALBOT, JOHN PHILIP  (3039101) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor I-92/Y9-4 (ex WF698) or I-175/Y9-21 of the RNAF, which collided with  each other above Zoutkamp.  He is buried in Southborough Cemetery, Tunbridge Wells.

5 Apr

BROWN, VICTOR DELWYN  (570738) age: 33

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, FS900 of No 3 Flying Training School, which crashed near Downham Market after losing a propeller and then the engine, he attempted to abandon the aircraft but he left it too late for his parachute to deploy fully.  He is buried in St Nicholas Churchyard, Feltwell

5 Apr

FISHER, BRIAN RICHARD  (2600867) age: 22

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, FS900 of No 3 Flying Training School, which crashed near Downham Market after losing a propeller and then the engine, he failed to abandon the aircraft and was thrown out on impact.  He is buried in St Clements Churchyard, Parkstone, Poole

5 Apr

FISHER, ALEXANDER JOHN  (Y1295056) age: 49

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Marham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

8 Apr

SCARRATT, CHARLES TREVOR  (4069794) age: 20

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor FR Mk 9, WB143 of No 2 Sqn, which crashed 8 miles from  Overath in Germany after hitting power cables during a low level recce sortie.  He is buried in Cologne Military Cemetery

8 Apr

THORRAT, THOMAS ANDREW  (4127034) age: 22

A/Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Harvard II, 3309 of No 2 FTS Sqn, which collided Canadair C-4 North Star, CF-TFW of Trans-Canada Airways as it took off from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  35 were also killed in the North Star (31 passengers and four crew) as well as one person on the ground.  He is buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Saskatchewan

9 Apr

DIXON, EDWARD GEORGE  (4042560) age: 22

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Hednesford but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton

10 Apr

COCHRANE, JOSEPH  (2598914) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Dishforth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in St Helens.  He was cremated at City of Liverpool Crematorium

10 Apr

CLARKE, ROBERT WILLIAM  (2704091) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF St Athan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in East Glamorgan.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, North Weald

12 Apr

FAULKNER, ARTHUR FREDERICK  (582270) age: 25

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor F Mk 4, EE525 of No 207 Advanced Flying School, which he abandoned near Fraisthorpe on the East Yorkshire coast but landed in the sea and did not survive.  He is buried in Sittingbourne Cemetery

12 Apr

KNIGHT, TERENCE ROBERT BERNARD  (3513687) age: 19

AC1

He was serving at RAF Hambuhren at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover

15 Apr

GUNN, GEORGE SIMPSON  (3507346) age: 22

A/Cpl

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 Reay Cemetery, Thurso

15 Apr

TARBOX, CHARLES EDMUND  (4107872) age: 19

AC2

He was serving at RAF Stoke Heath and was killed whilst riding his motorcycle when he collided head-on with a lorry on the Derby-Uttoxoter road, Burton on Trent.  He is buried in Northern Cemetery, Bulwell, Nottingham.

16 Apr

CHARMAN, VICTOR THOMAS  (4037839) age: 22

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Innsworth when he died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton from natural causes.  He was cremated at Kent County Crematorium.

20 Apr

GODSELL, RALPH ALLAN  (45045) age: 46

Wg Cdr

He was serving at HQ AAFCE at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

20 Apr

HEWSON, ANTHONY JAMES  (582805) age: 23

Cpl Tech

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Bournemouth.  He is buried in Poole Cemetery

22 Apr

HEDLEY, JOHN  (4112816) age: 19

AC2

He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Ely.  He is buried in St Nicholas Cemetery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

23 Apr

WHITWORTH, ELLIS WALKER  (514918) age: 42

WO

He was serving at RAF Dyce and died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head ay 14 St Andrews Street, North Berwick.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

23 Apr

MEDLEY, DONALD  (3515250) age: 19

LAC

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Westminster.  He was cremated at Yardley Crematorium

25 Apr

BAYLIFFE, GEORGE CHRISTOPHER  (1818186) age: 29

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WK105 of No 90 Sqn, which flew into the ground four miles short of the runway at Marham whilst on finals for a GEE approach.  He was cremated at South Manchester Crematorium

25 Apr

MOORE, CLIFFORD  (139717) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WK105 of No 90 Sqn, which flew into the ground four miles short of the runway at Marham whilst on finals for a GEE approach.  He is buried in Marham Cemetery

25 Apr

WILKINSON, JOHN FENWICK  (4083025) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WK105 of No 90 Sqn, which flew into the ground four miles short of the runway at Marham whilst on finals for a GEE approach.  He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford

25 Apr

WILLIAMS, BRIAN  (4141981) age: 20

AC2

He was serving at RAF Hednesford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Dover.  He is buried in St Mary's Cemetery, Dover

26 Apr

DOWE, PAUL GORDON  (2520847) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor NF Mk 14, WS746 of No 85 Sqn, which he attempted to abandon off Eastbourne having run short of fuel during a practice night interception, but he did not survive.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Old Chesterton, Cambridge

26 Apr

HOLLINGSWORTH, PETER  (4029416) age: 24

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth T Mk 2, N6635 of No 2 Tactical Air Force Communication Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to a landing strip near Scarfoldendorf.  He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover

26 Apr

WITTY, RICHARD FEATHERSTONE  (Royal Air Force) age: 21

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Tiger Moth T Mk 2, N6635 of No 2 Tactical Air Force Communication Sqn, which stalled and crashed on the approach to a landing strip near Scarfoldendorf.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Cranwell

26 Apr

BRACEWELL, EDWARD MARSHALL  (4098125) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF North Front at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar

27 Apr

HASKINS, BRIAN ERNEST  (4117047) age: 22

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying a CT-133 Silver Star of RCAF Gimli, which crashed shortly after take off.  He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg.

29 Apr

ROSWELL, REGINALD EDGAR  (4121962) age: 31

SAC

He was serving at RAF Netheravon when he died suddenly in Salisbury.  He is buried in Doddington Road Cemetery, Wellingbrough.

29 Apr

RALLEY, WILFRED GEORGE  (4027251) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Ternhill and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on the Birmingham-Wolverhampton New Road at Tividale.  He is buried in West Bromwich Cemetery.