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Casualties - January - June 1966


[February | March | April | May | June]

3 Jan

LEAH, SAMUEL  (H1685343) age: 43

M Sig

He was serving with No 15 MU, RAF Wroughton and was killed whilst flying in Scout AH Mk 1, XR638 of No No 21 Flight, AAC, which crashed at Marlborough during a delivery flight from RAF Wroughton to Middle Wallop due to the closure of the fuel cock in mistake for the heating control.  He is buried in Hyde Cemetery.

3 Jan

PEEDELL, WILLIAM PATRICK DFC  (161598) age: 47

Flt Lt

He was serving with No 15 MU, RAF Wroughton and was killed whilst flying in Scout AH Mk 1, XR638 of No No 21 Flight, AAC, which crashed at Marlborough during a delivery flight from RAF Wroughton to Middle Wallop due to the closure of the fuel cock in mistake for the heating control.  He is buried in Three Springs Cemetery, Pershore.

4 Jan

TRUMPER, GEORGE EDWARD  (M0502097) age: 45

WO

He was serving at RAF Bentley Priory at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Harrow.  He was cremated at Hendon Crematorium

5 Jan

LAW, DEREK ROLLO  (5200008) age: 24

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 3, XR721 of No 56 Sqn, which he successfully forced landed having attempted to abandon it following an engine failure but the canopy jammed.  Unfortunately the aircraft then struck a ditch which released the hood and the seat fired but it was outside its operating limits.  He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket

8 Jan

MOFFAT, ANDREW LUNNEY  (C4050695) age: 37

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Khormaksar and died.  He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden

9 Jan

SHIELDS, ROYSTON  (574299) age: 42

Sqn Ldr

He had been serving at RAF Cottesmore, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Oakham.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore.

9 Jan

BROOKSBANK, CHARLES LEO  (F0570274) age: 45

Flt Sgt

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

13 Jan

MEADS, WILLIAM  (589784) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAAF Butterworth and died, cause unknown, at Jalan Bahru, Tonjong Tokong, Penang.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

14 Jan

TROJACEK, KAREL JOSEF  (82580) age: 55

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Halton and died in the King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton.

17 Jan

PRESTON, JACK  (G0592011) age: 41

M Nav

He was serving at RAF Boulmer and died at RAF Buchan from a coronary thrombosis.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

18 Jan

McKILLEN, JOHN  (S4273492) age: 24

SAC

He was serving as an ATC Assistant at RAF Gutersloh and was killed when he was hit by a drunk driver.  He is buried in St Kenteigens Cemetery, Glasgow.

2 Feb

GIRLING, DAVID LAWRENCE  (2618294) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 7, WT531 of No 80 Sqn, which flew into Scaraben about five miles from Berriedale whilst under ATC control in IMC during a letdown to Lossiemouth.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Cranwell

2 Feb

SMITH, ROWLAND BERESFORD  (4231827) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 7, WT531 of No 80 Sqn, which flew into Scaraben about five miles from Berriedale whilst under ATC control in IMC during a letdown to Lossiemouth.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton

4 Feb

WARRELL, ROGER JAMES  (Y0911537) age: 48

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Neatishead and died in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

5 Feb

LOVEDAY, PETER SIDNEY  (608084) age: 25

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 4, XS221 of No 20 Sqn, which crashed into the jungle at Alor Star in Malaya after hitting trees whilst carrying a 'beat-up' of the airfield during trial to asses thetype for use in the Forward Air Control role.  He is buried in Western Road Cemetery, Penang

8 Feb

O'GORMAN, PETER JOHN  (U0686032) age: 22

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Gan and was killed when he fell 70ft from a roof garden bar in Ipoh, Malaya.  He is buried in Western Road Cemetery, Penang.

8 Feb

THOMAS, JOHN DAVID  (D4039215) age: 33

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Geilenkirchen and died in Geilenkirchen village en-route to the RAF Hospital at Wegberg, cause unknown.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery.

11 Feb

CLARE, ROGER  (4101997) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XH536 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swansea whilst flying at low level below the safety height in poor weather.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

11 Feb

FULLER, GEOFFREY EDWARD  (4230349) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XH536 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swansea whilst flying at low level below the safety height in poor weather.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

11 Feb

MacDONALD, JOHN DONALD  (4177563) age: 30

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XH536 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swansea whilst flying at low level below the safety height in poor weather.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

11 Feb

SUTCLIFFE, GRAHAM HOWARD  (4231863) age: 21

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XH536 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swansea whilst flying at low level below the safety height in poor weather.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

11 Feb

WARING, BRIAN  (2544566) age: 32

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XH536 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Swansea whilst flying at low level below the safety height in poor weather.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

16 Feb

NUNN, CHARLES EDWARD  (54832) age: 52

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 Stafford.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

17 Feb

HAYLER, DENNIS  (V1926980) age: 28

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Aden and died in the RAF Hospital at Khormaksar, cause unknown.  He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.

19 Feb

MOORMAN, JULIAN MARSHALL  (H4268347) age: 21

SAC

He had been serving at RAF Locking but was on terminal leave from the RAF when he committed suicide by drinking disinfectant following an unsuccessful job interview.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

20 Feb

LARTON, EDWARD  (W0534892) age: 51

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Newton and died in the Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, cause unknown.  He is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald, Finningley.

24 Feb

JELLIE, IAN  (4126319) age: 31

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Leeming but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

25 Feb

ROBINSON, BRIAN  (J1925475) age: 30

Cpl

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 Sheffield.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

25 Feb

SAWYER, WILLIAM ARNOLD  (B1686182) age: 51

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Lindholme 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 Hatfield Cemetery, Yorkshire

26 Feb

McTEER, FRANCIS JOSEPH  (T4021095) age: 37

Flt Sgt

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

28 Feb

LANG, CLIFFORD  (C4273876) age: 28

SAC

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

5 Mar

TOBIN, PETER BRYAN  (4108269) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Odiham and died on the Aldershot-Odiham road, A287, at Jackals Hill, Crondall, Hampshire.  He is buried in St Augustine Church, Leeds.

6 Mar

McILWAINE, JOHN MARTIN  (K1946735) age: 19

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Butzweilerhof and was killed in glider accident possibly whilst flying T32, 523, which collided with Scheibe L-Spatz 55, D-7754.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

6 Mar

ROBERTS, NORMAN ROBERT  (Y0522600) age: 52

WO

He was serving at RAF Lyneham and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

6 Mar

JARRED, JOHN LESLIE WILLIAM  (P0684661) age: 24

Cpl

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 North Creake, Norfolk.

8 Mar

KINGSTON, ALAN ERNEST RICHARD  (E3525065) age: 26

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Colerne and died in the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, cause unknown.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne.

9 Mar

FARRELLY, JAMES  (A1907567) age: 39

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Upwood and died in Huntingdon County Hospital, cause unknown.  He is buried in Maghera Cemetery.

11 Mar

LOVELL, PETER WILSON DFC, AFC  (42351) age: 44

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Element and died in Goch Hospital, Germany.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery.

11 Mar

DALTON, WILLIAM PETER (N0966755) age: 45

A/WO

He was serving at RAF Halton and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton.

12 Mar

PIGOTT, WILLIS KITCHENER  (R0936257) age: 51

WO

He was serving at RAF Kenley and died in Fleetwood Hospital, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

17 Mar

LEWIS, LEIGHTON KEITH  (G4280581) age: 18

LAC

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

19 Mar

McGOWAN, PATRICK NEAL  (Q4265238) age: 22

Cpl

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

20 Mar

McCAY, JOHN JAMES  (C0906418) age: 47

Sgt

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

22 Mar

EVANS, GLYN  (H4014904) age: 36

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Changi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore

24 Mar

ROBERTS, DENNIS  (D0568678) age: 47

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Lindholme 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 Hatfield Cemetery

24 Mar

QUAIL, ALBERT  (R3065995) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Syerston and died suddenly, cause unknown, in the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

26 Mar

WHITELOCK, ROBERT BRIAN  (D1938842) age: 22

Jnr Tech

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

28 Mar

SKEVINGTON, ALBERT HORACE EDWARD  (X0510484) age: 54

WO

He was serving at RAF Manby and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

4 Apr COOKE, COLIN  (2525813) age: 33 Flt Lt He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 15, XK641 of No 45 Sqn, which rolled and dived inverted into a hill surrounding Lake Chini in Pahang, Malaya.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained
4 Apr HARRISON, PHILIP ARTHUR  (4231019) age: 23 Fg Off He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 15, XK641 of No 45 Sqn, which rolled and dived inverted into a hill surrounding Lake Chini in Pahang, Malaya.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
4 Apr REDLEY, MARTIN WILLIAM  (684550) age: 23 Fg Off He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 15, XK641 of No 45 Sqn, which rolled and dived inverted into a hill surrounding Lake Chini in Pahang, Malaya.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

5 Apr

DAVIES, KEITH EMERY  (D4278886) age: 36

LAC

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 Weston super Mare.  He is buried in Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery

5 Apr

BEVIS, NORMAN WALTER JAMES  (1852951) age: 40

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Scampton and died in the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall, cause unknown.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton.

7 Apr

CHAMBERS, RAYMOND JOHN  (G4280412) age: 25

LAC

He was serving at RAF Abingdon and died in Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, cause unknown.  He was cremated at Vinters Park Crematorium, Maidstone.

7 Apr

ROACH, ALBERT GEORGE DFC  (54447) age: 50

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Chivenor and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.

8 Apr

SPOORS, ROBERT STANLEY  (M0610017) age: 45

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Seletar and died in the RAF Hospital, Changi, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

13 Apr

FORSE, BILL EDWY CARRAD  (607463) age: 32

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XP507 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which struck the sea short of the runway at Valley as it carried out a practice forced landing.  He is buried in Maeshyeryd Cemetery, Holyhead

13 Apr

STEWART, PETER WILLIAM  (4232347) age: 22

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XP507 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which struck the sea short of the runway at Valley as it carried out a practice forced landing.  He is buried in Maeshyfryd Cemetery, Holyhead

15 Apr

HEATH, FRANK PATRICK  (B0585295) age: 32

Cpl

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 Boverton Cemetery

16 Apr

CHAPMAN, WILLIAM ADAM  (508059) age: 19

A/Plt Off

He was serving at RAF White Waltham and died in Whitehaven Hospital from injuries sustained when fell whilst climbing Scafell Pike, his father, brother and cousin were also killed and another brother injured.  He was cremated at Carlisle Crematorium.

18 Apr

BROOK, PETER DENNIS  (D2705802) age: 30

SAC

He was serving at NATO HQ at Fontainebleau, where he died, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Pauls Churchyard, Mill Hill.

18 Apr

CALTON, MARTIN ANTHONY  (F1945055) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Khormaksar and died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Little Aden.

20 Apr

STEARS, VICTOR CHARLES  (L1941663) age: 22

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 Dhekelia Military Cemetery

21 Apr

STEVENS, IVOR CHARLES  (F0644470) age: 46

Flt Sgt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, and died in the RAF Hospital, Uxbridge, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

21 Apr

BROADBENT, ALBERT  (F0615091) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Nocton Hall and was probably on leave when he collapsed and died in a guest house in Castle Street, Dover.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

22 Apr

INGLIS, FRANCIS JAMES  (L1941646) age: 22

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Nocton Hall where he probably died as his death was registered in North Kesteven.  He is buried in St Martins in the Westlands Churchyard, Newcastle under Lyne.

24 Apr

MacKENZIE, DONALD HUGH  (58885) age: 52

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Benson and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Benson.

26 Apr

CHAPPELL, DEREK  (U1932463) age: 24

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Seletar and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car in Singapore.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore.

26 Apr

KEMPSTER, DAVID JOSEPH  (C1158770) age: 52

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital there, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

27 Apr

WILLIAMS, JOHN  (A0571205) age: 45

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Abingdon and died in the Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, cause unknown.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon.

30 Apr

HOLLAND, JOHN  (U1595621) age: 40

M Sig

He was serving at RAF Acklington and probably died at home in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Bartholemew's Churchyard, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

30 Apr

COLLINS, JOHN FRANCIS  (V0548034) age: 52

Flt Sgt

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

30 Apr

WATSON, CYRIL ALFRED JAMES  (V1330801) age: 43

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Salalah and where he died, cause unknown.  He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.

30 Apr

HARRISON, RAYMOND ALBERT  (G0683042) age: 25

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Waddington and killed whilst flying Taylorcraft Auster I, G-AIRE of the Lincoln Aero Club, which crashed into the Humber after the wing struck the sea during a low level aerobatic manoeuvre.  Despite surviving the crash he drowned and his body was later washed ashore..  He is buried in Rowner Churchyard, Gosport.

1 May

DALE, HARRY  (F0544484) age: 47

Chf Tech

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

2 May

JOHNSTON, KEVIN JOHN  (X4265985) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Lyneham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

3 May

JACKSON, ROBERT JOHN BAZLEY  (3512495) age: 32

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B Mk 2, WH837 of No 97 Sqn, which cartwheeled, broke up and burst into flames after the wing hit the ground during an asymmetric approach to RAF Watton, the RCAF navigator was also killed.  He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith

3 May

CALDWELL, THOMAS  (A4175710) age: 31

Cpl

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.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

6 May

HOWARTH, GODFREY DOUGLAS  (S1622139) age: 42

M Plt

He was serving at RAF Gaydon and died in the RN Hospital in Plymouth, after suffering a heart attack whilst undergoing sea survival training at RAF Mount Batten Plymouth.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

8 May

DOWDS, MAURICE EDMUND  (H4283796) age: 17

AC

He was serving at RAF Swinderby and died from injuries before reaching hospital, sustained when he was struck by a van on a minor road whilst walking back to camp at night.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

10 May

MURPHY, ROGER JOHN  (Y1943862) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Element, SHAPE and died at Chaussey Moselle, France, cause unknown.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

11 May

MANTON, ERIC BERNARD  (F4244544) age: 26

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Hartland Point and died in Bideford hospital from injuries sustained when he was thrown from a car after it collided with a hedge on the Bideford-Clovelly road.  He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon.

20 May

MINNS, EDWARD JOHN  (R0550485) age: 47

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Gan where he died, cause unknown.  He is buried in Terendak Mil Cemetery, Malacca, Malaya.

21 May

MITCHELL, ALFRED BARLOW  (U0570794) age: 46

WO

He was serving at RAF Newton and died, cause unknown, en-rout to Nottingham General Hospital.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

22 May

LISTER, CHRISTOPHER STEWART CORBETT  (M0684990) age: 24

Jnr Tech

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 St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney

23 May

BLINCH, BENJAMIN GORDON  (Y0516859) age: 52

Flt 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 East Dereham.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Swanton Morley

29 May

BOWN, DANIEL ROBERT  (U1193315) age: 44

M Eng

He was serving at RAF Bassingbourn and died in the RAF Hospital at Ely, cause unknown.  He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery.

29 May

SHENTON, RICHARD CECIL  (4231285) age: 27

Fg Off

He was serving at RAF Khormaksar and died, cause unknown.  He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden

30 May

CLIBURN, CYRIL ARTHUR  (W1320036) age: 42

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Episkopi and was detached to Tabriz in Iran when he died, cause unknown.  He is buried in American Mission Cemetery, Tabriz, Iran.

30 May

CARSWELL, IAN JAMES  (4232941) age: 19

A/Plt Off

He was serving at RAF Gaydon and was killed when he fell 200ft whilst climbing Dow Crag in the Lake District.  He is buried in Catterick Parish Cemetery.

30 May

WILLIAMSON, IVOR HENRY  (F4259093) age: 24

SAC

He was serving at RAF Gaydon and was killed when he fell 200ft whilst climbing Dow Crag in the Lake District.  He is buried in Trinity Church, Llandudno.

1 Jun

RATCLIFFE, JOHN HELM  (D0689430) 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 Hastings.  He is buried in Hastings Borough Cemetery

3 Jun

SMITH, CHARLES GEORGE  (A0560928) age: 55

WO

He was serving at RAF Upavon and died in The Military Hospital, South Tidworth, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Upavon.

6 Jun

LANFRANCHI, JAMES VICTOR  (4231986) age: 22

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, XM270 of No 16 Sqn, which spiralled  and dived vertically into the ground at RAF Gutersloh whilst attempting a GCA.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery

8 Jun

EVANS, LEWIS EIFION  (Q4272567) age: 23

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 Sheffield.  He is buried in Holy Cross Churchyard, Scopwick

10 Jun

FAIRLAMB, RICHARD HUGH  (K1103863) age: 52

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 Northumberland N 1st.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

10 Jun

GREIG, MELVILLE LEONARD ROBERT  (Y0772433) age: 41

Cpl

He was serving at RAF St Mawgan and died in the SSQ, cause unknown.  He is buried in St Eval Churchyard.

10 Jun

ROWLANDS, ISAIAH PUGH  (J0650548) age: 49

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wattisham and was off duty when he was killed when he was crushed by a wall, that he was attempting to demolish on a local farm.  He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium.

10 Jun

BURROUGHS, GEOFFREY  (V1927835) age: 28

A/Cpl

He was serving at RAF Wattisham and died in Anglesey Road Hospital, Ipswich, probably from injuries whilst he was off duty, as a result of being crushed by a wall, that he was attempting to demolish on a local farm.  He is buried in Penzance Cemetery.

11 Jun

CLEWORTH, ALBERT  (M0523275) age: 49

WO

He was serving at RAF Abingdon and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon.

12 Jun

MILLIGAN, THOMAS PLUMPTON  (A0627400) age: 44

WO

He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg, cause unknown.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery.

14 Jun

LESLIE-MILLER, ALFRED LAWRENCE  (4098614) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Varsity T Mk 1, WF334 of the BCBS which was struck by Cessna 337, G-ATJO near Immingham as it began its approach to RAF Lindholme.  He was cremated at Rosehill Crematorium, Cantley

14 Jun

SERGISON, JOHN JOSEPH  (R0973111) age: 52

Flt Sgt

HHe was serving at RAF Rheindahlen and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg, cause unknown.  He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery.

16 Jun

MATHIESON, COLIN STUART  (505787) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XG157 of No 234 Sqn, which emerged from cloud in a dive and flew into high ground at Challacombe in Devon.  He was cremated at Torquay Crematorium

19 Jun

BOWDEN, DERRICK ALBERT  (Q4278465) age: 19

LAC

He was serving at RAF Lyneham and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a telegraph pole at Lamb's Wood Hill, Grazeley.  He is buried in Henley Road Cemetery, Reading.

22 Jun

CAPES, COLIN JOHN LONGFIELD  (N0608735) age: 19

Flt Cdt

He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed in a climbing accident in the Peak District, together with Geoffrey Matthews.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Cranwell

22 Jun

MATTHEWS, GEOFFREY DAVID GILBERT  (Q0608737) age: 20

Flt Cdt

He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed in a climbing accident in the Peak District together with Colin Capes.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Cranwell

22 Jun

MONTGOMERY, NEIL K T  (Charter House CCF) age: 17

Cdt Sgt

He was killed when he walked into the propeller of the Twin Pioneer C Mk 1, XM961 of SRCU, as he left the aircraft after an air experience flight during a summer camp at RAF Odiham.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

23 Jun

RHODEN, ROBERT WALTER JAMES AFM  (977662) age: 48

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Nicosia and died, cause unknown, at 3A Queen Frederica Street, Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia.  He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery.

23 Jun

DOWD, GEOFFREY WALLACE  (4232410) age: 25

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WK631 of Birmingham UAS, which collided with WP834 of the same unit near Tibberton Grange in Shropshire.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

23 Jun

SPOONER, ROBERT ANTHONY  (4232340) age: 25

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WK631 of Birmingham UAS, which collided with WP834 of the same unit near Tibberton Grange in Shropshire.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

23 Jun

FOX, MICHAEL DAVID  (2607663) age: 21

Cdt Plt

He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WP834 of Birmingham UAS, which collided with WK631 of the same unit near Tibberton Grange in Shropshire.  He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington

24 Jun

HEELEY, TERENCE EDWARD  (Y4281709) age: 23

LAC

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore and was killed whilst travelling as a passenger in a mini bus which hit a telegraph pole near Oakham.  He is buried in Maldon Cemetery.

25 Jun

WARDLEY, JAMIE ALBERT BEM  (T4031074) age: 35

Sgt

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 Welton.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton

27 Jun

WATKINS, EDWARD REGINALD THOMAS  (N0564797) age: 53

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Kenley but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

29 Jun

HOLLAND, JOHN ANTONY  (1673594) age: 41

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Victor SR Mk 2, XM716 of No 543 Sqn, which broke up in a low level turn near Warboys and exploded after it exceeded the design limits during a press demonstration.  He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium

29 Jun

NORMAN, ROYSTON ARTHUR  (3510872) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor SR Mk 2, XM716 of No 543 Sqn, which broke up in a low level turn near Warboys and exploded after it exceeded the design limits during a press demonstration.  He is buried in Houghton & Wyton Cemetery

29 Jun

SMITH, KENNETH  (2734386) age: 30

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Victor SR Mk 2, XM716 of No 543 Sqn, which broke up in a low level turn near Warboys and exploded after it exceeded the design limits during a press demonstration.  He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium

29 Jun

WALSH, HARRY  (4231674) age: 26

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Victor SR Mk 2, XM716 of No 543 Sqn, which broke up in a low level turn near Warboys and exploded after it exceeded the design limits during a press demonstration.  He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium

30 Jun

MACKISON, WILLIAM COUSINS  (585172) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 1, XK528 of the Royal Aircraft Establishment which dived into the sea off West Freugh after the crew were disabled by an explosion caused by the break up of an engine during a LABS trial.  He was cremated at Aldershot Crematorium

30 Jun

PRIDMORE, CHARLES MALCOLM  (4230065) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 1, XK528 of the Royal Aircraft Establishment which dived into the sea off West Freugh after the crew were disabled by an explosion caused by the break up of an engine during a LABS trial.  He is buried in Ship Lane Cemetery, Farnborough

 

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