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Casualties - May - August 1961


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2 May

CAPEL, MICHAEL PETER  (4182487) age: 22

SAC

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 Watford.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

4 May

CLEAVER, JOHN  (3521281) age: 24

Fg Off

He was flying Hunter F Mk 6, XG238 of No 92 Sqn, which he abandoned over the sea off Pomos Point in Cyprus following a fire warning, but he did not survive.  

5 May

PEERMAHOMUD, NOORDIN BADROODIN  (4175619) age: 24

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Kuala Lumpur at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Perak Road Muslim Cemetery, Penang

5 May

BAKER, WILLIAM JOHN  (2460058) age: 29

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 Bridgend.  He is buried in Longton Cemetery, Stoke on Trent

6 May

GADMAN, ALAN ROBERT  (1935538) age: 18

SAC

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

7 May

HODGSON, PETER  (506738) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Leeming 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 Acklam Cemetery, Middlesborough

9 May

GOW, WILLIAM ANDERSON  (1372349) age: 38

M Sig

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 Ploughley.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon

9 May

SUTTON, THOMAS FRANCIS  (2523491) age: 31

Sgt

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 British Military Cemetery, Tripoli

10 May

OATES, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL  (681005) age: 21

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Dunholme Lodge and died in the RAF Hospital at St Athan after being in a coma for nine months as a result of head injuries suffered in a road accident in Gloucestershire.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

11 May

LAWTON, JOHN BARRY  (3507473) age: 28

SAC

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 Darlington.  He is buried in Thorn Tree New Catholic Cemetery, Middlesborough

13 May

ECROYD, GEOFFREY  (1924329) age: 26

SAC

He was serving at RAF Kai Tak at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Colonial Cemetery, Hong Kong

16 May

HIRA, NAGINDAS  (4240798) age: 24

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 Islington.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

16 May

ALLEN, ANDREW BLACK  (4180779) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Strubby and was killed when he was struck by a train as he crossed the railway line at Farwell crossing on his motor scooter, having gone through the open pedestrian gate.  He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium.

17 May

ORR, JOHN  (2263498) age: 52

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Butterworth and died, cause unknown at the moment.  He is buried in Kamunting Christian Cemetery, Taiping, Malaya

18 May

FINUCANE, PETER COLIN  (1924958) age: 25

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Dunholme Lodge 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 All Saints Churchyard, Nocton

18 May

FERGUSON, JAMES SHAND TAYLOR  (1787727) age: 57

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Gaydon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip

23 May

WALLACE, HUGH  (631706) age: 46

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Leeming and died at 23 Church Street, Stranraer from a coronary thrombosis.  He is buried in Glebe Cemetery, Stranraer.

24 May

SNOWDEN, SYDNEY JOHN BUNYAN  (45838) age: 47

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Kenley 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

26 May

HUTTON, HENRY PATRICK  (4242336) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Finningley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Don Valley.  He is buried in St Kentrigens Cemetery, Glasgow

26 May

BARRETT, JOHN ALAN  (585816) age: 27

Cpl

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

27 May

CLARKE, ERNEST WALTER  (1801919) age: 36

Flt Lt

A Javelin pilot at RAF Duxford, he was killed whilst flying in Slingsby T.43 Skylark,  BGA 983 of the Cambridge Gliding Club, which broke up during aerobatics at Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire.  He is buried in St Mary & St Andrew's Churchyard, Whittlesford.

28 May

BEVERIDGE, JOHN BALFOUR  (4258331) age: 19

SAC

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed in a motor accident at the bridge over the River Fitty in Main Street, South Glencraig, Fife.  He is buried in Bowhill Cemetery, Cardenden.

28 May

TURNER, GORDON EDWARD  (4152084) age: 25

SAC

He was either serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death or died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge.  He was cremated at Enfield Crematorium

29 May

HICKMAN, GEORGE ERNEST  (3511202) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings  C Mk 2, WD497 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed at RAF Seletar during a supply dropping detail following a engine failure.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery

29 May

LYNE, ANTHONY  (1851726) age: 36

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings  C Mk 2, WD497 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed at RAF Seletar during a supply dropping detail following a engine failure.  He is buried in Sutton Churchyard, Pulborough, Sussex

29 May

McCONNELL, JOSEPH JOHN  (4042416) age: 31

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings  C Mk 2, WD497 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed at RAF Seletar during a supply dropping detail following a engine failure.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery

29 May

TARLING, PETER GEORGE  (2500845) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings  C Mk 2, WD497 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed at RAF Seletar during a supply dropping detail following a engine failure.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery

29 May

WELLS, JOHN ANTHONY  (547392) age: 40

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hastings  C Mk 2, WD497 of No 48 Sqn, which crashed at RAF Seletar during a supply dropping detail following a engine failure.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery

30 May

DORE, JOHANNA ARRC  (405797) age: 54

Sqdn Off

She was serving at RAF Chessington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as her death was registered in Uxbridge.  She is buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, St Pancras

31 May

MUTTON, LESTER TRELAWNEY  (3529151) age: 19

AC2

He was serving at RAF Compton Bassett and died from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a taxi on the Melksham-Calne road.  He is buried in Liskeard Parish Cemetery.

1 Jun

ARMITAGE, BARRIE MILTON LODGE  (1800803) age: 36

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whirlwind HAR Mk 2, XJ765 of No 225 Sqn, which crashed near RAF Upavon after control was lost following the break of a control rod.  He is buried in Chatham Cemetery

1 Jun

MERIFIELD, JOHN ROY HUGH DSO & Bar, DFC, AFC  (74337) age: 41

Gp Capt

He was killed whilst flying in Whirlwind HAR Mk 2, XJ765 of No 225 Sqn, which crashed near RAF Upavon after control was lost following the break of a control rod.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Upavon

5 Jun

COLCLOUGH, BRIAN MICHAEL  (4200685) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Finningley 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 Holy Trinity & St Oswald Churchyard, Finningley

5 Jun

CARIS, DAVID ATHOL  (607137) age: 30

Flt Lt

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 Ely.  He is buried in Waterbeach Cemetery

7 Jun

NOAKE, CHRISTOPHER  (4259871) age: 19

AC1

He was serving at RAF Wellesbourne Mountford and was killed in a training accident at Claverdon, when he became trapped in a trench under the bucket of an excavator, he was operating.  He is buried in Gaydon Cemetery.

10 Jun

BARKER, ARTHUR KEVAN  (4192672) age: 21

SAC

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 Bury St Edmunds.  He is buried in Great Livermere Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds

10 Jun

EXLEY, TERRY  (5068790) age: 22

SAC

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

10 Jun

WATTS, ROGER FREDERICK CHARLES  (4197547) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Oakington and was killed when he stepped in front of a car near Cambridge Crematorium as he was attempting to 'thumb a lift' at night.  He is buried in Prendergast Cemetery, Haverfordwest.

14 Jun

STRIBLEY, ALBERT WILLIAM  (366188) age: 51

WO

He was serving at RAF Faldingworth 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 St Hilary's Churchyard, Spridlington, Market Rasen

16 Jun

GREEVES, FREDERICK DOUGLAS  (73206) age: 53

Wg Cdr

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 Uxbridge.  He is buried in Grange Parish Cemetery, County Tyrone.

20 Jun

CONDON, WILLIAM  (4235654) age: 26

SAC

He was serving at RAF Bridgnorth and drowned whilst swimming in the River Severn at Bewdley.  He is buried in Tipton's Cross Cemetery, Bridgnorth.

20 Jun

DUNN, PHILIP HENRY  (645092) age: 44

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore 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 St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

22 Jun

FARMER, MICHAEL  (3138393) age: 27

Flt Lt

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 Scotland?.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground

25 Jun

ANDERSON, CLIFFORD  (526197) age: 47

Flt Sgt

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

27 Jun

ROBERTSON, JAMES THOMAS  (32) age: 32

SAC

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

28 Jun

BECK, RONALD  (1055549) age: 46

Cpl

He was either serving at RAF Lyneham at the time of his death, or died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham

1 Jul

ANDREWS, BRIAN EDWARD  (1933672) age: 19

SAC

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 Maidenhead.  He is buried in Mitcham Cemetery

4 Jul

FROST, ROBERT CHARLES  (4088524) age: 27

Cpl

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 .  He is buried in Kuwait Oil Company Cemetery

10 Jul

BENJAFIELD, MICHAEL ALAN  (1931866) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF St Mawgan and was killed when he fell off his motorcycle whilst taking a bend at high speed.  He is buried in St Eval Churchayrd.

11 Jul

HENNESSY, FLAVIAN NOEL  (607832) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter FGA Mk 9, XG134 of No 208 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Mutla Ridge in Kuwait whilst attempting to recover from a dive.  He is buried in Kuwait Oil Company Cemetery

13 Jul

SHARPE, JOHN  (561924) age: 49

WO

He was serving at RAF Finningley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Doncaster.  He is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald Churchyard, Finningley

15 Jul

OSBORN, FREEMAN MARSHALL OBE, DFC, AFC  (44734) age: 45

A/Gp Capt

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

16 Jul

FISHER, FRANK RAYMOND  (969702) age: 43

A/Flt Lt

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Eastleigh and collapsed and died shortly after taking over as No 2 RAF Police District Detachment Commander at RAF Eastleigh.  He is buried in Nairobi War Cemetery

17 Jul

FIELD, FRANK  (1926545) age: 24

Cpl

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

17 Jul

DENNISON, ROBERT ALBERT  (3522465) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Northolt and was killed whilst riding pillion on a motorcycle combination, when it collided with a car on Western Avenue, Northolt.  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery.

20 Jul

WASHINGTON, LESLIE WALTER BEM  (576607) age: 38

Chf Tech

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

22 Jul

LAMBERT, JAMES ANDREW  (2620635) age: 25

Fg Off

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 Claro.  He is buried in Dishforth Cemetery

23 Jul

MULLIGAN, THOMAS  (1621542) age: 28

Sgt

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

23 Jul

STAREY, CHARLES EDWARD  (607848) age: 22

Fg Off

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 Bromsberrow Cemetery, Ledbury

25 Jul

GREENSLADE, FREDERICK JOHN  (203405) age: 39

Flt Lt

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

25 Jul

GRAYSTON, CHARLES VICTOR WILLIAM  (521494) age: 47

Chf Tech

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

29 Jul

BELL, ARTHUR  (4194045) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF North Coates and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a shooting brake on the Tetley Lock road.  He is buried in St John's Churchyard, Chopwell.

30 Jul

HEWITT, FRANK CHARLES  (563451) age: 47

WO

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

2 Aug

BINKS, ERNEST ROBERT  (3154078) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was serving as an air radar fitter with No 60 Sqn at RAF Tengah and died in hospital from injuries sustained when he fell from a fifth floor window of a hotel whilst on his honeymoon.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery.

5 Aug

OWENS, EDWARD NICHOLAS  (2259559) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 9, XH791 of No 12 Group Communications Flt, from which he ejected over the Ganges Delta in Pakistan after it entered a spin following an engine explosion but he did not survive.  He is buried in Narinda Christian Cemetery, Dacca

7 Aug

TALLAMY, GLYN HANFORD  (5077453) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF St Athan and drowned after getting into difficulties off Llantwit Major beach.  He was cremated at Swansea Crematorium.

8 Aug

VOLKERS, JOHN FREDERICK CYRIL  (607857) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter FR Mk 10, XE579 of No 8 Sqn, which which flew into the ground east of Zinjibar in Aden whilst approaching the gunnery range.  He is buried in Maala Cemetery

8 Aug

SADLER, DEREK RUSSELL  (577372) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Gaydon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Holborn.  He was cremated at Canley Crematorium, Coventry

9 Aug

HINDLEY, HARRY  (4153491) age: 34

SAC

He was serving at RAF Faldingworth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lincoln.  He was cremated at Grimsby Corporation Crematorium

17 Aug

KELL, ROBERT TREVOR  (4246027) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Tengah and was killed when he was struck by a car at night near the main gate of the station.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery.

17 Aug

LOUGHLIN, WILLIAM ALAN  (4243165) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Tengah and was killed when he was struck by a car at night near the main gate of the station.  His body was flown home for burial in Scotland.

17 Aug

SPROTT, JAMES  (4164656) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Tengah and was killed when he was struck by a car at night near the main gate of the station.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery.

18 Aug

REID, JAMES ARTHUR BASIL  (500172) age: 52

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Cardington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Cardington

18 Aug

HILL, ROLAND  (45694) age: 54

Wg Cdr

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 Garston Crematorium, Watford

18 Aug

GOOD, ERNEST LEONARD  (1060560) age: 53

WO

He was serving at RAF Manby and committed suicide by throwing himself under a train at Chalfont and Larimer station.  He was cremated at Garston Crematorium.

18 Aug

DARBY, JOHN IGNATIUS  (4203263) age: 21

SAC

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

19 Aug

SIMPSON, HERBERT  (616071) age: 54

WO

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

20 Aug

COLVILLE, ROBERT ARTHUR OBE  (59075) age: 46

Wg Cdr

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 was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium

22 Aug

FENWICK, ROLAND  (1109828) age: 41

Sgt

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

24 Aug

TOAL, JAMES LESLIE  (4264032) age: 18

AC2

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 Glebe Cemetery, Stranraer

24 Aug

BOWMAN, MICHAEL ARTHUR  (1940154) age: 17

Boy

He was serving at RAF Middleton St. George and was killed in a motorcycle accident when it hit a bus near Bishop Auckland  He was cremated at Newcastle upon Tyne Crematorium.

24 Aug

COOPER, ANTHONY  (1940749) age: 17

Boy

He was serving at RAF Middleton St. George and was killed in a motorcycle accident when it hit a bus near Bishop Auckland  He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.

26 Aug

WOODHOUSE, PAUL IAN  (4186171) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Shawbury and was killed, along with ACW1 Hutchison when their car hit a wall near Shawbury whilst on night out.  He is buried in Fordham Cemetery, Cambridgeshire.

27 Aug

HASLOP, GORDON MURRAY  (501915) age: 38

Flt Lt

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

27 Aug

CRICHTON, WILLIAM  (4004450) age: 38

Snr Tech

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

27 Aug

HUTCHISON, BESSIE MATHERS  (2835975) age: 18

ACW1

She was serving at RAF Gloucester, and died from injuries the previous day sustained the previous day when the car in which was travelling hit a wall near Shawbury whilst on night out with SAC Woodhouse.  She is buried in Glen Nevis Cemetery, Fort William.

29 Aug

HATCH, JOHN LAWRENCE  (4136078) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 8, XH971 of No 41 Sqn, which broke up over RAF Geilenkirchen during a formation break.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket

29 Aug

NORTHALL, JOHN CHARLES PATRICK  (2474262) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 8, XH971 of No 41 Sqn, which broke up over RAF Geilenkirchen during a formation break.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

29 Aug

MOFFAT, SAMUEL POOLE  (1861025) age: 54

Sgt

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 Homston Cemetery, Ayr

30 Aug

EVANS, JAN  (1933984) age: 19

SAC

He was serving at RAF Odiham and was on a course at RAF Yatesbury when he was killed whilst travelling as a passenger in a sports car which took a bend too fast and collided with a wall.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium.

30 Aug

WOODLEY, EDWIN HENRY  (3525355) age: 21

Jnr Tech

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 Birmingham.  He is buried in Stafford Corporation Cemetery

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