2 May

PATERSON, THOMAS PHILIP  (1927076) age: 22

Cpl

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

2 May

BROTHERIDGE, CHRISTOPHER CYRIL  (613750) age: 42

Chf Tech

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Wellington.  He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington

3 May

MORRIS, GEORGE PETER  (4196277) age: 20

A/Cpl

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

4 May

STEPHENSON-WADE, THOMAS EDWARD  (1923149) age: 25

Cpl

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 Thirsk.  He is buried in Dishforth Cemetery

7 May

THOMAS, KENNETH  (3527455) age: 19

AC1

He was serving at RAF Brampton and drowned when his canoe overturned in the River Ouse near Hartford Road Playing Fields, Huntingdon.  He is buried in Darlington Cemetery.

7 May

COOPER, FREDERICK CHARLES JAMES  (4244844) age: 25

LAC

He was serving with HQ, Bomber Command and was killed when his motorcycle hit a lorry at Bradenham.  He was cremated at Porchester Crematorium, Gosport.

9 May

WALLACE, SAMUEL  (4200014) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Thorney Island and died from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a lamp standard in Portchester in  heavy ground mist.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney.

10 May

MILNER, FRANK  (4029394) age: 28

Cpl

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

10 May

HOGG, IAN DAVID  (4239106) age: 22

A/Cpl

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

10 May

ROBINSON, DEREK WILLIAM  (5053120) age: 25

SAC

He was serving at RAF Innsworth where he died in SSQ from a head injury sustained in a fall.  He is buried in Coney Hill Cemetery, Gloucester.ey Hill Cemetery, Gloucester

14 May

FARMER, DAVID GEORGE REYNOLD  (3521282) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Marham and was killed whilst travelling as a passenger in a Land Rover which hit an electricity pole at Lutton.  He is buried in Marham Cemetery.

16 May

MADDIN, HARRY ALBERT  (4033434) age: 28

A/Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Cardington and died from injuries sustained the previous night when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a motorcycle combination on the A1 near Richmond, North Yorkshire.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Cardington.

16 May

BARTLETT, BRIAN AUBREY  (5067217) age: 21

AC2

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

16 May

WOODS, WILLIAM CHARLES  (521657) age: 48

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Kuala Lumpur and died of natural causes.  He is buried in Cheras Road Christian Cemetery, Kuala Lumper

20 May

HANDA, PRAN NATH  (4140681) age: 27

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Anson T Mk 21, VV955 of the Coastal Command Communication Flt which crashed about seven miles from Llandudno as it descended below its safety height in mountainous country without obtaining a fix.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

20 May

HART, ERNEST ALFRED  (153597) age: 36

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson T Mk 21, VV955 of the Coastal Command Communication Flt which crashed about seven miles from Llandudno as it descended below its safety height in mountainous country without obtaining a fix.  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery

20 May

PRESTON, JOHN ELEY  (33443) age: 40

Gp Capt

He was killed whilst flying in Anson T Mk 21, VV955 of the Coastal Command Communication Flt which crashed about seven miles from Llandudno as it descended below its safety height in mountainous country without obtaining a fix.  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery

20 May

O'CONNOR, TERENCE CHARLES  (682137) age: 19

App Air

He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Luton.  He is buried in Dunstable Cemetery

22 May

McALPINE, WALTER  (1140221) age: 28

Cpl

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 Scotland?.  He is buried in Dundonald Cemetery, Belfast

25 May

ELSHAW, JOHN HAROLD AFC DFM  (49134) age: 45

Sqn Ldr

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

27 May

TATE, GEORGE ALLAN  (3525001) age: 23

SAC

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

27 May

McCORMACK, JOHN PATRICK  (910995) age: 42

Sgt

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

29 May

ATYEO, MANSEL  (535448) age: 42

M Eng

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG522 of No 36 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames in an attempted forced landing near Khartoum shortly after taking off following an engine failure.  He is buried in New Christian Cemetery, Khartoum

29 May

DOBSON, ARTHUR  (2209217) age: 34

M Sig

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG522 of No 36 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames in an attempted forced landing near Khartoum shortly after taking off following an engine failure.  He is buried in New Christian Cemetery, Khartoum

29 May

EYRE, ALAN BERTRAM  (3044596) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG522 of No 36 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames in an attempted forced landing near Khartoum shortly after taking off following an engine failure.  He is buried in New Christian Cemetery, Khartoum

29 May

JONES, FRANK MELVILLE  (1834980) age: 33

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG522 of No 36 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames in an attempted forced landing near Khartoum shortly after taking off following an engine failure.  He is buried in New Christian Cemetery, Khartoum

29 May

MILLARD, ANTHONY LAMBERT  (5011318) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings C Mk 1, TG522 of No 36 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames in an attempted forced landing near Khartoum shortly after taking off following an engine failure.  He is buried in New Christian Cemetery, Khartoum

2 Jun

BLACKERY, DAVID  (579562) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 6, WT304 of No 139 Sqn, which flew into the ground near RAF El Adem on failing to recover from a shallow dive during a night target marking exercise.  He is buried in Benghazi Military Cemetery

2 Jun

COUSINS, HENRY GEORGE  (150731) age: 35

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 6, WT304 of No 139 Sqn, which flew into the ground near RAF El Adem on failing to recover from a shallow dive during a night target marking exercise.  He is buried in Plumstead Cemetery, Woolwich

2 Jun

ROGERS, RAYMOND PETER  (2745644) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 6, WT304 of No 139 Sqn, which flew into the ground near RAF El Adem on failing to recover from a shallow dive during a night target marking exercise.  He is buried in Benghazi Military Cemetery

7 Jun

DEVONSHIRE, FRANCIS  () age: 17

Cdt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WZ880 of the Bristol UAS which spun into the ground near Filton but he did not manage to abandon the aircraft.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

8 Jun

SHAW, JOHN  (614529) age: 49

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Turnhouse and died at 84 Cummings Park Circle, Aberdeen from hypernephroma, secondary of bone and lungs.  He was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium.

12 Jun

MANNING, DEREK ASHLEY  (2608871) age: 25

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire FB Mk 5, VV640 of the Ferry Wg which crashed into the Bristol Channel off St Athan as it made a controlled descent into RAF Llandow.  He was cremated at Landican Crematorium, Birkenhead

12 Jun

EYRES, FRANK  (12804) age: 37

Flt Lt

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 was cremated at Annesley Crematorium, Liverpool

13 Jun

MOUNTFORD, ROGER  (4249993) age: 19

AC2

He was serving at RAF Melksham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Chippenham.  He is buried in Hearts Hill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent

16 Jun

SHAND, BRIAN DOUGLAS  (4251148) age: 24

AC2

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

17 Jun

MOULDING, JOHN WALTER  (4176493) age: 21

A/Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Andover at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Ploughley.  He is buried in Andover Burial Ground

17 Jun

McCONNELL, IAN LEITCH  (4244741) age: 19

LAC

17 Jun

JAMES, JOHN THOMAS  (1933190) age: 18

LAC

18 Jun

WOOD, REGINALD GORDON  (5048101) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Duxford and was killed when the car he was driving overturned at the London Road, Pampisford.  He is buried in St Mary & St Andrew's Churchyard, Whittlesford.

20 Jun

JACQUES, WILFRED SMITH  (181072) age: 35

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 4, XA750 of No 3 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Norvenich in Germany whilst attempting an unauthorised slow roll shortly after take off.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

20 Jun

RITCHIE, DAVID ALEXANDER  (4169536) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 4, XA750 of No 3 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Norvenich in Germany whilst attempting an unauthorised slow roll shortly after take off.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

21 Jun

HAUXWELL, MORTON  (680116) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Tengah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery

22 Jun

SINCLAIR, ANDREW HORACE  (1822024) age: 34

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Venom FB Mk 4, WR475 of the Ferry Wg which stalled with insufficient height to recover whilst attempting to return to RAF Khormaksar after losing the starboard side ammunition door during take off.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

22 Jun

RYLE, JOHN THOMAS  (512659) age: 47

WO

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

23 Jun

MOULE, HENRY DAVID  (525296) age: 46

Flt Sgt

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

26 Jun

RATCLIFFE, WILLIAM  (5047393) age: 20

SAC

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

27 Jun

RUSHBY, CHARLES HERBERT  (525707) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Tangmere but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Tangmere

28 Jun

THORN, DAVID ALLEN  (4243837) age: 18

LAC

He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down and was killed when his motorcycle collided with another at Ighworth, Wiltshire.  He is buried in Long Clawson Parish Churchyard.

28 Jun

DOWSING, JOSEPH FRANCIS  (1268822) age: 36

M Gnr

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 Whitchurch.  He is buried in Meole Brace Cemetery, Shrewsbury

1 Jul

WHITELAW, THOMAS NIMMO  (G8103657) age: 25

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?.  He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Prestwick

2 Jul

RUCK, JOHN ALEC DFC  (129661) age: 38

Sqn Ldr

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 East Retford.  He is buried in Bawtry Cemetery

3 Jul

STANDEN, MALCOLM HUGH  (4028229) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was serving Overseas and was killed in a road accident.  He is buried in Haga Norra Catholic Cemetery, Stockholm

3 Jul

HENRY, JOHN THOMAS  (4180376) age: 39

SAC

He was serving at RAF Akrotiri at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Waynes Keep Military Cemetery

4 Jul

EVANS, JOHN ARTHUR  (4174835) age: 21

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Manby and was killed when he was thrown off his motorcycle into a dyke on the Alford-Mablethorpe road after striking the verge.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Manby.

5 Jul

MULLIGAN, ANTHONY NEVILLE  (4180948) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Changi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Garden of Remembrance, Kranji Military Cemetery

5 Jul

McPHERSON, ROBERT  (4243365) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Northwood at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Willesden.  He is buried in Old Eastwood Cemetery, Glasgow

8 Jul

BRINK, JOHN AREND  (4096765) age: 28

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WJ649 of No 231 OCU, which rolled onto its back and dived into the ground at RAF Bassingbourn after control was lost on finals during an asymmetric approach.  He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery

8 Jul

MAULE, MALCOLM JOYNER  (607928) age: 20

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WJ649 of No 231 OCU, which rolled onto its back and dived into the ground at RAF Bassingbourn after control was lost on finals during an asymmetric approach.  He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery

8 Jul

ROGERS, DAVID JOHN  (2620734) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WJ649 of No 231 OCU, which rolled onto its back and dived into the ground at RAF Bassingbourn after control was lost on finals during an asymmetric approach.  He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery

8 Jul

SEVILLE, WILFRED  (1750312) age: 36

Cpl

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

9 Jul

JACKSON, SIDNEY MARSH  (522574) age: 43

WO

He was serving at RAF Medmenham 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

11 Jul

DODD, PETER BOHUN  (4086362) age: 25

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Katunayake and died from polio, which he had contracted whilst visiting the north of the island, for work, three days earlier.  He is buried in Colombo General Cemetery.

12 Jul

BENSON, DAVID GARNETT MA  (78078) age: 50

Wg Cdr

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

12 Jul

McKENZIE, KENNETH IAN  (586326) age: 25

A/Sgt

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car and van on the A1 at North Witham.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore.

12 Jul

HART, ROY ALAN  (4174851) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed in a cycle race when he collided with a van in Bracebridge Heath.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell.

15 Jul

EMBLING, JOHN ROBERT ANDRE  (36035) age: 46

A/AVM

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL480 of No 12 Group Communications Flt, which rolled onto its back and dived into the ground at RAF Leconfield whilst carrying out an overshoot, possibly caused by raising the flaps with undercarriage still down.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Leconfield

15 Jul

BARRETT, JAMES GEORGE  (4197559) age: 19

SAC

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

18 Jul

COATES, MICHAEL JOHN FURGUSON  (4250391) age: 17

AC2

He was serving at RAF Melksham and was killed when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a lorry on the A1 near Weston.  He is buried in Rowley Churchyard, Market Weighton.

23 Jul

HENDERSON, DONALD  (5058527) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Catterick at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Durham S E.  He was cremated at Darlington Crematorium

24 Jul

BROPHY, JOHN  (563037) age: 48

WO

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

26 Jul

SMITH, ROY  (3520640) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Lindholme but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Witton Cemetery, Birmingham

29 Jul

DRAKE, DENNIS JACK  (525863) age: 43

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Binbrook at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Kesteven.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

31 Jul

HOLLIDAY, RODNEY STUART  (4199489) age: 19

SAC

He was serving at RAF Nicosia at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Waynes Keep Military Cemetery

5 Aug

BENIGAN, TERENCE STEWART  (3519306) age: 23

SAC

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

5 Aug

BEARDSWORTH, GEORGE BRAITHWAITE CB  (16147) age: 55

AVM

He was serving SASO at HQ Technical Training Command when he died at RAF Brampton.  He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium.

7 Aug

LIDDLE, ERNEST LLOYD  (1927707) age: 22

LAC

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Waddington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lincoln.  He is buried in Sale Cemetery, Cheshire

12 Aug

EVANS, PETER DUDLEY  (4187596) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Barnham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Woodlands Road Cemetery, Gillingham

14 Aug

HARDING, MICHAEL JOHN  (1931954) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on the North Orbital Road at Denham.  He is buried in Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth.

15 Aug

QUINN, GEORGE HENRY  (547662) age: 39

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Bridgnorth 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

15 Aug

VERONA, PETER SINGLETON  (4192061) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Battersea.  He is buried in Elmers End Cemetery, South Norwood

16 Aug

ROBERTS, ALBERT  (4237397) age: 22

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Valley and had volunteered to be in a lake during a helicopter rescue exercise but his Mae West valve deflated and he drowned.  He is buried in Llangefni Cemetery.

17 Aug

FOX, ADOLF VAN LEESTEN  (1217313) age: 38

Jnr Tech

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 Holborn.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

20 Aug

HANNAFORD, RONALD JOHN DFC  (158800) age: 36

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 2, XH668 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which broke up in a dive and crashed into the sea off Milford Haven.  

20 Aug

MORGAN, RAYMOND JAMES  (180468) age: 34

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 2, XH668 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which broke up in a dive and crashed into the sea off Milford Haven.  

20 Aug

STOCKMAN, GERALD BREAKSPERE  (607124) age: 29

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 2, XH668 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which broke up in a dive and crashed into the sea off Milford Haven.  

20 Aug

WILLIAMS, LEWIS NICHOLAS  (130553) age: 36

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 2, XH668 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which broke up in a dive and crashed into the sea off Milford Haven.  

21 Aug

GRAHAM, RONALD DUNSTAN  (1182227) age: 37

Sgt

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 Christian Cemetery, Manana, Bahrain

23 Aug

NORMAN, JAMES COLSTON TREVOR  (1663580) age: 54

Sgt

He was serving at RAF St Athan but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium

25 Aug

BUDD, PETER ROWLAND  (2548940) age: 25

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XF502 of No 74 Sqn, which collided with XF425 of the same unit at Cantley in Norfolk during a practice GCA.  He was cremated at Solihull Crematorium

26 Aug

HARDAKER, JOHN HILARY  (4041829) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter T Mk 7, XL572 of No 229 OCU, from which he ejected after it entered a spin he could not recover from but the seat malfunctioned.  The other pilot then managed to recover from the spin and returned to base.  He is buried in St Peter's Churchyard, Little Rissington

30 Aug

LITTLE, HARRY DOUGLAS  (901449) age: 52

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Newmarket and died in the RAF Hospital at Ely having recently been invalided home from Malaya.  He is buried in Newmarket Cemetery.

31 Aug

BOLAND, GERARD PETER  (682098) age: 19

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Linton-on-Ouse at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in York.  He is buried in Christchurch Churchyard, Walmersley