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Casualties - May - August 1960


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2 May

WADDINGTON-WATTS, DELIA  (2018521) age: 46

Flt Off

She was killed or died whilst serving at RAF Gloucester, but her death was registered in .  She is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery

2 May

COUPLAND, EDWIN SYMINGTON  (3527254) age: 19

AC1

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died at 28 West Port, Edinburgh from coal gas poisoning.  He is buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh.

4 May

BROWN, JOHN ANTHONY AFC  (168306) age: 35

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Honington and was found dead in his car in the garage of his married quarters, having died from carbon monoxide poisoning.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium.

5 May

SWANN, ARTHUR THOMAS JOSHUA  (1331230) age: 50

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Brampton 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 Brampton Cemetery

8 May

O'REILLY, PATRICK ANTHONY  (4187963) age: 26

SAC

He had recently returned from Hong Kong and was killed on his motorcycle when he crashed into the wall at the entrance to Brighouse Cemetery.  He is buried in Brighouse Cemetery.

10 May

BRIGGS, FREDERICK EUGENE  (2590536) age: 24

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT321 of No 213 Sqn, which dived into the ground at Varrelbusch in Germany after pulling up into cloud whilst executing a loop.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

10 May

CROSSLEY, PETER LEGGO  (180026) age: 35

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT321 of No 213 Sqn, which dived into the ground at Varrelbusch in Germany after pulling up into cloud whilst executing a loop.  He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium

10 May

KEATY, JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM  (2452527) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT321 of No 213 Sqn, which dived into the ground at Varrelbusch in Germany after pulling up into cloud whilst executing a loop.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

12 May

BURNS, JAMES MICHAEL FRANCIS  (1920240) age: 30

Cpl

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

13 May

BENTLEY, GEORGE  (5072407) age: 22

LAC

He was serving at RAF Waterbeach and was travelling home on leave when he was killed when his motorcycle collided with a lorry on the A45 near the Blue Boar, Rugby.  He was cremated at Canley Crematorium, Coventry.

14 May

SULLIVAN, PATRICK JAMES ANTHONY  (1935066) age: 17

SAC

He was serving at RAF West Malling and drowned in River Medway at Wateringbury.  He is buried in RC Old Graveyard, Lough Brickland, Banbridge, Co Down.

16 May

SMITH, WILLIAM HAMPSON  (607893) age: 22

Plt Off

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore and was killed when his motor-cycle  was in collision with a lorry on the A41 at Tushingham.  He is buried in Landican Cemetery, Birkenhead.

17 May

BASSETT, THOMAS HERBERT GEORGE  (54451) age: 40

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Marham and was found dead in a car in Cuckoo Lodge Wood, Wells, having committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Eccles.

20 May

ATKINSON, GERALD  (4250034) age: 19

LAC

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 Abingdon.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon

20 May

AINSWORTH, BRIAN DOUGLAS  (3525513) age: 20

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 Dhekelia Military Cemetery

21 May

DARLING, BARRY  (4247961) age: 21

A/Cpl

He was serving as a RAF Police dog handler at RAF Steamer Point and was accidentally electrocuted whilst on duty.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

22 May

GOODING, FRANCIS HENRY  (1927248) age: 22

Jnr Tech

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 Dhekelia Military Cemetery

23 May

LITTLEFIELD, FREDERICK LEON  (5070361) age: 25

AC1

He was serving at RAF Locking at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Salisbury.  He was cremated at Honor Oak Crematorium

26 May

BENNETT, JOHN  (3154578) 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 Dartford.  He is buried in Bexleyheath Cemetery

28 May

SHERRY, JOHN ALEXANDER  (40948) age: 45

Wg Cdr

He was serving Overseas at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in British Cemetery, Doganella, Naples

30 May

THORNALLEY, GERALD BRUMHEAD  (4078079) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XF507 of No 65 Sqn, which failed to recover from a dive and crashed at Thrapston oin Northamptonshire during a tail chase.  He is buried in St Mary & St Andrew's Churchyard, Whittlesford

31 May

TOMES, PETER ROBIN  (608123) age: 20

Flt Cdt

He was killed whilst flying in Provost T Mk 1, XF901 of RAF College, which crashed in an attempted forced landing near Spitalgate following an engine failure.  He was cremated at Weymouth Crematorium

31 May

SLATER, JOHN HENRY MBE  (365331) age: 52

WO

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 Gipping.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium

1 Jun

DEVINE, COLIN DAVID GEORGE  (4012760) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter T Mk 7, XL615 of No 8 Sqn, which hit the ground in a shallow dive about 13 miles from Khormaksar during a controlled descent.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

1 Jun

WALLEY, MICHAEL JOHN  (4012760) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter T Mk 7, XL615 of No 8 Sqn, which hit the ground in a shallow dive about 13 miles from Khormaksar during a controlled descent.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

1 Jun

FITZPATRICK, JAMES  (526915) age: 44

Sgt

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

1 Jun

WHITE, EDWARD JOSEPH  (4201959) age: 19

AC1

He was serving at RAF North Coates 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 Glasnevin Cemetery

3 Jun

BEAVIS, RICHARD GROSVENOR  (4249100) age: 20

AC2

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

5 Jun

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM GARETH  (683811) age: 19

App Air

He was serving at RAF Locking at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Weston super Mare.  He is buried in Flint Borough Cemetery

5 Jun

ASPAIN, MICHAEL ROBERT  (3528099) age: 18

SAC

He was serving at RAF St Athan and was killed when he was struck by lightning whilst on a mountain rescue training course in Snowdonia.  He was cremated at Perry Barr Crematorium.

8 Jun

PARSONS, CYRIL FREDERICK GEORGE  (125561) age: 38

Sqn Ldr

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 Cirencester Cemetery

9 Jun

MURRAY, JAMES BARLOW  (4251434) age: 18

LAC

He was serving at RAF Sylt and drowned there whilst attempting to rescue a German girl.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

10 Jun

WOOD, STANLEY WENTWORTH  (2608981) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XG193 of No 111 Sqn, from which he attempted to eject following a collision with another aircraft of the same unit during a formation display near RAF Wattisham, unfortunate the ejection process failed.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket

10 Jun

PEARCE, DAVID EDWARD  (4230360) age: 24

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire T Mk 11, XE883 of No 8 Flying Training School which crashed into rising ground on take off from Swinderby following a loss of power.  He is buried in St Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby

10 Jun

MACKINNON, DONALD  (4182134) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Abingdon 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

12 Jun

SURGEON, JAMES ANDREW  (1796066) age: 35

Cpl

He was serving at RAF North Luffenham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oakham.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, North Luffenham

13 Jun

DACK, NORMAN EDWIN  (4251287) age: 18

LAC

He was serving at RAF West Raynham and was killed whilst riding his motorcycle when he collided with another on the West Raynham to West Rudham road.  He is buried in Halvergate Parish Churchyard.

14 Jun

CHEYNEY, HENRY JAMES  (930023) age: 45

A/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 Maala Cemetery

17 Jun

ALDRIDGE, JOHN WILLIAM  (125604) age: 37

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Brampton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

17 Jun

O'BRIEN, THOMAS  (3155673) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Compton Bassett 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 Pauls Churchyard, Thornaby

19 Jun

MURPHY, ALLAN DUNCAN  (4197483) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Scampton 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 Tow Hill Cemetery, Cardenden

20 Jun

ADAM, WILLIAM SCOTT  (565464) age: 45

Fg Off

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 Dhekelia Military Cemetery

25 Jun

WEST, JOHN  (5018631) age: 25

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 Dhekelia Military Cemetery

29 Jun

BINNS, ROBERT  (1543003) age: 50

WO

He was serving at RAF Waddington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Kesteven.  He was cremated at Cambridge City Crematorium

30 Jun

MacMILLAN, HARRY ALBERT *  (4014191) age: 31

Snr Tech

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

1 Jul

ROBINSON, ARTHUR WALTER JAMES  (574242) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Feltwell and was probably on detachment to Vandenburg AFB in California when he died.  He is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, San Luis, California.

2 Jul

CARSBERG, JAMES WILLIAM  (2246606) age: 35

Cpl

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 Fylde.  He is buried in Layton & Carleton Cemetery, Blackpool

4 Jul

BURKE, MICHAEL  (4040582) age: 41

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Abingdon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon

7 Jul

BALL, JOSEPH JARVIS  (4230326) age: 21

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire T Mk 11, XD549 of No 5 Flying Training School which collided with Varsity, WJ914 of the RAF College and crashed about seven miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in Longstanton Churchyard

7 Jul

LAKEMAN, ALBERT JOHN  (2614268) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire T Mk 11, XD549 of No 5 Flying Training School which collided with Varsity, WJ914 of the RAF College and crashed about seven miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in Longstanton Churchyard

7 Jul

WRIGHT, ALFRED EDWARD  (58525) age: 43

Flt Lt

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

7 Jul

HANNANT, WALTER LESLIE  (3040526) age: 34

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Newport, Essex

7 Jul

JACKSON, WILLIAM HENRY  (182956) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Newport, Essex

7 Jul

KAYE, ZENON WACLAW  (500035) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Newport, Essex

7 Jul

UTTON, LEWIS STANLEY ROY  (571574) age: 40

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in Hawkwell Churchyard, Essex

7 Jul

WALKER, BRIAN  (2608346) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in Quantock Road Cemetery, Bridgwater

7 Jul

WHITE, MALCOLM BEAUCHAMP  (4054935) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WJ914 of the RAF College, which collided with Vampire, XD549 of No 5 FTS and crashed about four miles from RAF Oakington.  He is buried in Immingham Parish Churchyard

8 Jul

CROUCH, PETER COLIN  (3525056) age: 21

A/Cpl

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

9 Jul

REID, DOUGLAS ALEXANDER  (4247310) age: 22

SAC

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

10 Jul

HILL, PETER JOHN  (3526555) age: 21

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Bahrein at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Christian Cemetery, Manana, Bahrain

14 Jul

LEMON, RAYMOND MAIN  (4247545) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Digby 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 Inverbervie Cemetery

17 Jul

TRAVERS, MALCOLM JOHN  (2767089) age: 23

Fg Off

He was serving at RAF Manby and was killed in a road accident at Thorley Wash, whilst home on leave, when his sports car collided head-on with a police car.  He is buried in Bishop's Stortford Cemetery.

17 Jul

DUNGEY, GARY  (4245445) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Swinderby and was riding pillion on a motorcycle, ridden by his father and was killed when the motorcycle collided with a car on the A2 near the Gate Inn.  He is buried in Sittingbourne & Milton Cemetery.

19 Jul

BRISTOW, RODNEY SYD  (4030926) age: 30

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 1A, XH617 of No 57 Sqn, which he attempted to abandon near Diss in Norfolk following the outbreak of a fire caused by a fuel tank being punctured by a fractured alternator drive, but he did not survive.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

19 Jul

WILDING, JOHN BERNARD PAUL  (4090820) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 1A, XH617 of No 57 Sqn, which he attempted to abandon near Diss in Norfolk following the outbreak of a fire caused by a fuel tank being punctured by a fractured alternator drive, but he did not survive.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

19 Jul

WILKES, MICHAEL JOHN  (4178400) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Victor B Mk 1A, XH617 of No 57 Sqn, which he attempted to abandon near Diss in Norfolk following the outbreak of a fire caused by a fuel tank being punctured by a fractured alternator drive, but he did not survive.  He is buried in Middleton Cheney Parish Cemetery, Banbury

22 Jul

CHAMBERLAIN, ALFRED ERNEST  (545830) age: 45

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Ta Kali and was drowned when heavy seas swamped a Services' beach resort in Mata.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery.

24 Jul

SELLEN, ROY DENIS  (1932963) age: 18

SAC

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

24 Jul

BARNES, ERIC WILLIAM  (4199349) age: 21

LAC

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

26 Jul

BROWN, BRIAN CLIFFORD  (681274) age: 21

Cpl Tech

He was serving at RAF Tengah and was electrocuted whilst repairing some domestic equipment.  He is buried in Ulu Pandan Military Cemetery, Singapore.

29 Jul

RODWAY, PETER JOHN  (1936457) age: 18

SAC

He was serving at RAF Shawbury and died in the Royal Salop Hospital from injuries sustained whilst riding pillion on a motorcycle which collided with a car near the station.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Shawbury.

29 Jul

CRAWFORD, GEORGE  (4237125) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF South Cerney at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Cirencester.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

29 Jul

PENDLETON, JOSEPH GOUGH  (618046) age: 43

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Topcliffe 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 St Columba Churchyard, Topcliffe

4 Aug

GARWOOD, ROY EDWARD  (4131259) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Vampire T Mk 11, WZ472 of No 5 Flying Training School which he abandoned near RAF Wattisham after it proved impossible to recover from a spin but he did not survive.  He is buried in Longstanton Churchyard

5 Aug

BARR, ANTHONY BURLS  (5100023) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Northolt 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

6 Aug

COLCLOUGH, RANDALL JAMES  (527766) age: 44

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Topcliffe at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Richmond, Yorks.  He is buried in St Columba Churchyard, Topcliffe

8 Aug

GOWER, TERENCE MICHAEL  (1929188) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Coltishall at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Walsham.  He is buried in Chiddingstone Church Cemetery, Tunbridge Wells

10 Aug

MACDONALD, BERTRAM  (3526444) age: 22

LAC

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

12 Aug

BULLEN, HENRY GEORGE  (51039) age: 40

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valiant BK Mk 1, XD864 of No 7 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off from Spanhoe in Lincolnshire, reason unknown.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium

12 Aug

HOWARD, WILLIAM RUSSELL  (2766512) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valiant BK Mk 1, XD864 of No 7 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off from Spanhoe in Lincolnshire, reason unknown.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering

12 Aug

IRESON, ARTHUR JOHN  (2540707) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valiant BK Mk 1, XD864 of No 7 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off from Spanhoe in Lincolnshire, reason unknown.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium

12 Aug

JOHNSON, ROY HARVEY  (3510412) age: 26

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Valiant BK Mk 1, XD864 of No 7 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off from Spanhoe in Lincolnshire, reason unknown.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering

12 Aug

WICKHAM, BRIAN JOHN  (196536) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Valiant BK Mk 1, XD864 of No 7 Sqn, which stalled and crashed on take off from Spanhoe in Lincolnshire, reason unknown.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium

12 Aug

MILNER, BARRY  (4243819) age: 23

SAC

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

14 Aug

NAYLOR, JOHN  (4017886) age: 34

Cpl

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

15 Aug

PATMORE, LESLIE RICHARD  (2617739) age: 21

Cdt Plt

He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WP865 of the Oxford UAS which spun into the ground at Milcombe in Oxfordshire.  He was cremated at Marylebone Crematorium

15 Aug

MORRIS, DAVID PEARCE  (3147730) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Brampton 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 Brampton Cemetery

15 Aug

OWENS, DEREK WILLIAM  (3154950) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Brampton 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 Brampton Cemetery

15 Aug

PRIESTLEY, ALAN CHARLES  (586913) age: 25

A/Sgt

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

15 Aug

BRIEN, BARRY WILLIAM  (683839) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Halton and was killed when a stolen van collided head-on with him at the junction of Du Cane Road and Artillery Road, Shepherd's Bush.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery.

17 Aug

O'SULLIVAN, CHRISTOPHER  (4237330) age: 25

AC1

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and was killed, on his last day of RAF service, when his car collided with a single-decker bus near Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Drangan Cemetery, County Tipperary.

17 Aug

EAMES, FRANK CHARLES  (3521608) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and was killed when the car in which he was travelling as a passenger collided with a single-decker bus near Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Kirkley Cemetery, Lowestoft.

17 Aug

ATKINSON, HAROLD  (581027) age: 41

WO

He was serving at RAF Leuchars and was killed in a road accident on Cuper Road, Newburgh near the east entrance to Newburgh Cemetery.  He is buried in Auchtergaven Burial Ground.

19 Aug

ROPER, PHILIP JAMES  (4240924) age: 20

LAC

He was serving at RAF Bicester 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

22 Aug

WATSON, THOMAS ANDREW  (991028) age: 46

WO

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

27 Aug

PEARMAN, JOHN EDWARD PHILIP  (1935634) age: 18

SAC

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 Croydon.  He is buried in St Luke's Churchyard, Whyteleafe

29 Aug

EVANS, ERNEST  (4000206) age: 21

LAC

He was serving at RAF Lyneham 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 Perry Barr Crematorium

29 Aug

BARNES, JOHN WILLIAM BERNARD  (2488018) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Marham and was killed when he fell 120ft on to a glacier whilst climbing the Bietschorn Mountain, near Sion in Switzerland.  He is buried in General Cemetery, Sion, Switzerland.

30 Aug

LAWRENCE, THOMAS ARTHUR  (1468039) age: 39

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Debden but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

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