Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Casualties - January - April 1965
1 Jan |
MORRIS, ROY FRANCIS (583231) age: 34 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down and died at Pennings Road North, Tidworth, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
1 Jan |
O'MALLEY, ADRIAN FRANCIS ROE (4256478) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Geilenkirchen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
1 Jan |
BEATON, ALEXANDER (512563) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Steamer Point at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
2 Jan |
MacGREGOR, ANDREW KERR JACKSON (967614) age: 53 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and died, cause unknown at King Edward Hospital, Midhurst. He is buried in St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, West Lavington. |
10 Jan |
HURN, DAVID (4250512) age: 25 |
SAC |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
11 Jan |
WILSON, RODERICK URQUHART THOMSON (4262879) age: 21 |
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 |
15 Jan |
MARTIN, JAMES GRANT (4220101) age: 23 |
Sgt |
He was serving as an Air Signaller at RAF Ballykelly and was killed when his car crashed into a wall at Carrowkeel, on the main Derry-Limavady road. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
17 Jan |
ORMSBY, JAMES DAVID (1942478) age: 20 |
LAC |
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 Oakham. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore |
18 Jan |
BESSIN, GEORGE ALFRED (918205) age: 46 |
Flt Sgt |
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 Hitchin. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow |
18 Jan |
WALKER, JOHN SPEIRS (2415616) age: 37 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Stanmore at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Middlesex S. He is buried in Harrow Weald Cemetery |
19 Jan |
CAMPBELL, FRANK HENRY ASHTON MBE (102193) age: 48 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving in Norway when he died at Bronnvein 21, Oslo, but his cause of death have yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
26 Jan |
ROBERTS, EDWARD (182857) age: 40 |
Flt Lt |
He died from injuries sustained on 14 Dec 1964 whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 3, XM460 of the Central Flying School which crashed at RAF Little Rissington during a test flight, he had very little experience on this type. He is buried in St Peter's Churchyard, Little Rissington |
27 Jan |
CLARKE, WILLIAM HENRY (1492614) age: 50 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Medmenham and died at 92 South Close, Medmenham, cause unknown. He is buried in St Peter Medmenham, Marlow, Bucks. |
28 Jan |
TOOKE, DONALD PETE MCLEAN (59490) age: 47 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Safi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Pembroke Military Cemetery, Malta |
30 Jan |
WORTS, BERNARD HORACE (67644) age: 50 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Andover but died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
ADLINGTON, HARRY (4014735) age: 46 |
Chf Tech |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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2 Feb |
HANDLEY, FREDERICK BEAUMONT (963718) age: 44 |
M Plt |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and die din the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He was cremated in Nottinghamshire. |
2 Feb |
CAMERON, DONALD STEWART (986837) age: 51 |
Sgt |
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 Anglesey W. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground. |
3 Feb |
TOMPKINS, NEIL JAMES (4231101) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, XH231 of No 3 Sqn, which crashed near Osnabruck after hitting trees on a ridge during a low level navigation sortie in poor visibility. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
3 Feb |
TOWNSHEND, SIDNEY (3507014) age: 33 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, XH231 of No 3 Sqn, which crashed near Osnabruck after hitting trees on a ridge during a low level navigation sortie in poor visibility. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
4 Feb |
BOLGER, JAMES (4008789) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Watton and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
6 Feb |
GIBSON, GEOFFREY (4147223) age: 28 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Rufforth and died at Marton-le-Moor on the A1, probably in a motor accident. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
10 Feb |
BURDETT, AUBREY ALFRED (4048114) age: 34 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Episkopi where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery. |
13 Feb |
NOON, DAVID (1931280) age: 25 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Pergamos at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery |
18 Feb |
PIPE, PETER BERNARD (539501) age: 46 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Laarbruch and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg, cause unknown. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery. |
19 Feb |
MOTTRAM, PETER RICHARD (983794) age: 46 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Biggin Hill but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery |
26 Feb |
SMITH, JOSEPH (4259616) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Geilenkirchen and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
LYTH, JOHN ELLIS (J0642857) age: 43 |
Sgt |
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 |
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4 Mar |
JONES, ALAN GEORGE (1454274) age: 41 |
M Plt |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and died, cause unknown, in the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall. He was cremated in Nottinghamshire. |
5 Mar |
SIMPSON, JAMES GORDON (986678) age: 51 |
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 Carlisle. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
5 Mar |
WYTHE, DOUGLAS HENRY (755411) age: 48 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Patrington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hull. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
7 Mar |
DALE, PETER (4057798) age: 31 |
Cpl |
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 |
8 Mar |
RANKIN, ALEXANDER JOHNSTON (1820188) age: 41 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Lyneham and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham. |
9 Mar |
SEARS, JOHN NORMAN (2471510) age: 33 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Gloucester and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
11 Mar |
BINFIELD, ROY MICHAEL (4158166) age: 28 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Medmenham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wycombe. He is buried in St Andrew Churchyard, Dover. |
12 Mar |
TINDALL, HARRY (623757) age: 44 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Leuchars and died in the King Edward VII Hospital, Eastbourne, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
13 Mar |
ROUTH, HARRY MAJOR (1504207) age: 41 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Dishforth and died, cause unknown, in the General Infirmary, Leeds. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
13 Mar |
MUSSON, ARCHIBALD BERNARD (1170239) age: 50 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF North Luffenham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Uxbridge. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
17 Mar |
MARTIN, RICHARD FRANCIS JOHN (Y4235566) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down and died at Draycott Farm, Oare, Wiltshire, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
19 Mar |
WALKER, JAMES (Y4273856) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Ballykelly where he collapsed and died from meningitis and a brain abscess. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
19 Mar |
WILLIAMS, ROBERT (526837) age: 50 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Wellington. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington |
23 Mar |
GRAND-SCRUTTON, ANTHONY (584260) age: 34 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died in the King Edward VII Hospital, Eastbourne, cause unknown. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground. |
25 Mar |
HATFIELD, RICHARD (954995) age: 52 |
Sgt |
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 Benghazi Military Cemetery |
28 Mar |
BLOWS, CLIVE LESLIE (500604) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Church Fenton and died, cause unknown, in Leeds General Infirmary. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Kirby Wharfe. |
29 Mar |
WOODROW, ROBERT CHARLES (512166) age: 56 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and died at 'Durira', Millbank, Cupar, Fife from natural causes, probably a coronary thrombosis. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell. |
31 Mar |
JONAS, GERALD (607275) age: 34 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was the OC (designate) of No 103 Sqn but was killed whilst flying in Auster AOP Mk 9, XP253 of No 2 Wg AAC, which flew into the ground near Middle Wallop during a low level flight. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
BROADBANK, ERNEST RICHARD (4071190) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
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 Welton. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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7 Apr |
BROADLEY, OVIDE LA FOND (88222) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Manston and died, cause unknown in The Royal Victoria Hospital, Dover. He is buried in St Johns Cemetery, Margate. |
7 Apr |
WARD-SIMPSON, JOHN ERNEST (628412) age: 46 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Seletar and died in the RAF Hospital, Changi, cause unknown. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery. |
10 Apr |
MAY, HENRY HUNTER (C4240671) age: 28 |
Cpl |
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 Harrow. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
16 Apr |
CHESTER, KINGSLEY HOWARD (Y0688162) age: 19 |
Jnr Tech |
He had just graduated from RAF Halton and was on leave prior to beginning an officer training course when he was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car at Stoneleigh. He is buried in Radford Semele Cemetery, Leamington Spa. |
17 Apr |
SYER, DONALD FRANK (J4247626) age: 27 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died in Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin after being stabbed in the chest by his wife in their caravan on Findhorn Caravan Park. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
18 Apr |
GRIBBEN, EDWARD SEATON (H0582114) age: 37 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving with The Queen's Flight, RAF Benson and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. He is buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Benson. |
20 Apr |
MEAD, LAURENCE (4232372) age: 18 |
A/Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 3, XM428 of No 3 Flying Training School which collided with XN631 of the same unit near Northallerton as it emerged from cloud on climbing out from RAF Leeming. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Leeming |
21 Apr |
ANDREWS, LESLIE CHARLES BEM (561435) age: 53 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Stradishall and died suddenly, cause unknown, on the Golf Course at Swaffham. He is buried in Pampisford Parish Churchyard. |
22 Apr |
MERMAGEN, TIMOTHY FRANCIS HAUGHTON (607860) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XR950 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which was struck by XS108 of the same unit during a rejoin after a break. He is buried in Maeshyfryd Cemetery, Holyhead |
22 Apr |
PRIEST, GAVIN DARRELL (4231973) age: 22 |
Plt Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XS108 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which collided with XR950 of the same unit as it rejoined the formation after a break. He is buried in Maeshyfryd Cemetery, Holyhead |
24 Apr |
BROWN, VICTOR KEITH (C4238469) age: 26 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Tengah and died in the RAF Hospital, Changi, cause unknown. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery. |
26 Apr |
McDOWELL, RICHARD DAVID (G4264243) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Gaydon and had just 'hitched a lift' in order to return to the station when he was killed when the car in which he was a passenger collided with a lorry on Oxford's northern by-pass . Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
27 Apr |
HICKS, LIONEL JAMES (545594) age: 47 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Halton and died in the Middlesex Hospital, St Marylebone, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
28 Apr |
COUTTS, DONALD RICHARD (L4260296) age: 28 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Prescot. He is buried in West Derby Cemetery. |
29 Apr |
PALMER, OWEN RICHARD (C0561603) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Shinfield Park and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
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