Casualties Jul-Dec 1966

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Casualties - July - December 1966

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12 Jul	STEPHENSON, JAMES CHAPPLE (Q0637792) age: 50	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Episkopi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
12 Jul	LOVE, ALFRED JOSEPH (H4200885) age: 26	SAC	He was serving at RAF Leconfield and died in Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, cause unknown. He is buried in Darlington West Cemetery.
15 Jul	LEISHMAN, PETER (G2230851) age: 38	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Acklington and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, cause unknown. He is buried in Chevington Cemetery.
16 Jul	TURNBULL, ARTHUR ERNEST (Q4201484) age: 37	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Locking and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown. He is buried in Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery.
17 Jul	KIRKBRIDE, THOMAS SCOTT (G1077087) age: 45	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Pergamos, where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery.
23 Jul	GUTHERLESS, GEOFFREY (C1601227) age: 42	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Lyneham 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
23 Jul	FITZGERALD, PAUL (Q1925937) age: 30	Cpl	He was serving with the Signals Section, RAF Penang and died at the Straits of Malacca (drowned?) off Penang Island. He was cremated at Penang Crematorium.
24 Jul	HATTON, REGINALD CHARLES (S4031100) age: 38	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Steamer Point and was killed whilst off duty when he was shot in a shopping area. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden
29 Jul	CUNNINGHAM, ERIC WILLIAM (Royal Air Force) age:	A/Sqn Ldr	He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WD377 of No 12 Air Experience Flt, which crashed in a forced landing near Lochindorb in Moray following an engine failure. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
30 Jul	CLELLAND, ROBERT ADAMS (C4253945) age: 28	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
30 Jul	SYLVESTER, GORDON ALBERT (V2435200) age: 35	SAC	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 Lincoln. He is buried in St James Churchyard, Spilsby
3 Aug	SMITH, JOHN JAMES (X0537381) age: 48	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Ballykelly and died at Walworth from a coronary thrombosis. He is buried in Tamlaught Finlagen Churchyard, Ballykelly.
3 Aug	BEDFORD, DAVID WILLIAM (E1940305) age: 22	SAC	He was serving asa Safety Equipment Fitter at RAF Cranwell and was killed when his motorcycle was in collision with another on the Ancaster-Byard's Leap road at North Rauceby. He was cremated at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds.
4 Aug	HACHULA, ANTHONY JOHN (8215522P) age: 29	A/Plt Off	He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium.
6 Aug	OSBORNE, JOHN KENT (2764508) age: 29	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Gutersloh and was possibly killed whilst flying in Zlin 226, D-EFOK, which was lost at Gutersloh on this date. He was cremated at Brackwede Crematorium, near Bielefeld.
7 Aug	PRIDHAM, WILLIAM JAMES (570535) age: 45	Flt Lt	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 Kingsbridge. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
10 Aug	CHAMBERS, ANTHONY WYNNE (3129829) age: 34	Sqn Ldr	The unit on which he was serving has yet been ascertained, but his death occurred in Kuwait. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
12 Aug	McMAHON, JOHN JOSEPH (588231) age: 31	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Shawbury and died, cause unknown near Ellesmere, Shropshire. He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Shawbury.
13 Aug	CULLEN, KEITH MICHAEL (4231725) age: 22	Fg Off	He was serving at RAF Wittering and was killed in a head-on collision between two cars on the A1 near St Neots. He is buried in Acton Cemetery.
14 Aug	GOUDIE, CHARLES ARTHUR HAGUE OBE (77583) age: 49	Gp Capt	He was serving at RAF Medmenham and drowned after being washed overboard from his yacht, his body being found by a trawler on 25 August. He was cremated at The Ridge Crematorium.
20 Aug	FIRMAN, ARTHUR CHARLES KITCHENER (T0612801) age: 51	M AQM	He was serving at RAF Abingdon and probably died, cause unknown at home in Wallingford. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
20 Aug	ROGERS, FREDERICK GEORGE (Q0520145) age: 50	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Colerne but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
20 Aug	KEY, KENNETH ARTHUR (163049) age: 49	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF High Wycombe and died in the District Hospital, Paignton, Devon, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
22 Aug	WILLIAMS, RONALD BARRIE (D4266430) age: 22	SAC	He was serving at RAF Hack Green and died in the RAF Hospital, Cosford, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
26 Aug	PETERS, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (4335563) age: 20	Plt Off	He was serving at RAF Linton-on-Ouse and was killed in a car crash on the Great North Road (A1). He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell.
30 Aug	JONES, BRYN DAVID (L4195337) age: 27	SAC	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 Cardiff. He is buried in Western Cemetery, Ely, Cardiff
1 Sep	GREEN, FREDERICK THOMAS (58010) age: 48	Sqn Ldr	He was serving at HQ SHAPE, Fontainebleau at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
2 Sep	FUNNELL, JAMES HENRY (P0575156) age: 43	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Locking and probably died there, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery.
5 Sep	JARVIS, RODNEY JAMES (T4277758) age: 19	SAC	He was serving at RAF Scampton and died in the County Hospital, Lincoln, cause unknown. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton.
9 Sep	McGUGAN, SAMUEL JOHN WREATH (P1945043) age: 20	SAC	He was serving at RAF Machrihanish and accidentally drowned in the sea about six miles south of the station. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
10 Sep	DUNKERLEY, JOHN NIGEL (J1929838) age: 27	Jnr Tech	He was serving at RAF Coltishall and died in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, cause unknown. He is buried in Scottow Cemetery.
11 Sep	HAZEL, KENNETH WILLIAM (A0570610) age: 46	WO	He was serving at RAF Cosford and died in the RAF Hospital, Cosford, cause unknown. He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington.
14 Sep	SCRIPPS, RONALD DAVID (Q0562619) age: 53	Chf Tech	He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died at home in Torquay, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
14 Sep	PECK, REGINALD (A1295253) age: 43	Chf Tech	He was serving with No 1105 MCU, RAF Portrush and died at Leander House from to asphyxia and cerebral anaemia due to hanging. He is buried in Newhaven Cemetery.
15 Sep	WILLSHER, RONALD JOSEPH HICKS (R1702595) age: 43	Sgt	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 Buckrose. He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Leconfield
15 Sep	BROWNE, JOHN KENNY (A4282302) age: 21	LAC	He was serving at RAF Newton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Brixworth. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
21 Sep	FINDLAY, EDWARD (512925) age: 55	Sqn Ldr	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.
25 Sep	PALMER, JACK HENRY (M4220202) age: 23	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when his car left the road and overturned as he was driving from the station to Forres. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.
28 Sep	GORDON, ROBERT JAMES (207271) age: 26	Fg Off	He was serving at RAF Benson and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery.
3 Oct	FREER, JOHN EDWARD (1578945) age: 43	Flt Lt	He was serving as a QFI at RAF Syerston and died in The National Hospital, Queen's Square, London, cause unknown. He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford.
4 Oct	PASSMAN, RICHARD EDWARD (4232775) age: 19	A/Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 4, XR645 of No 7 Flying Training School which dived into the ground at Stillingfleet during a night training sortie, possibly due to becoming disorientated, he ejected but was too low. He was cremated at Bishopthorpe Crematorium
6 Oct	HARRIS, MALCOLM ROBERT (H4277339) age: 21	LAC	He was serving at RAF Prestwick and died from injuries sustained in a motor accident at Glenfalloch on the Crianlarich-Glasgow road. He is buried in Monkton & Prestwick Cemetery.
9 Oct	CLARKE, JOHN RICHARD (508245) age: 26	Plt Off	He was serving at RAF South Cerney and died in the Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, cause unknown. He is buried in St Lukes Churchyard, Duston.
14 Oct	BARRELL, FRANK (117346) age: 47	Sqn Ldr	He was serving at RAF Farnborough and probably died, cause unknown, at home in Farnham, Surrey. He is buried in St John's Churchyard, Hale, Farnham.
15 Oct	McMEEKEN, PAUL JAMES (H1943735) age: 21	SAC	He was serving at RAF Marham and died in a fire in his caravan on the Croft Caravan Site at Malinslee, Dawley in Shropshire. He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington.
17 Oct	HAMMOND, EDWARD GEORGE (N4244352) age: 29	Jnr Tech	He was serving at RAAF Butterworth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
19 Oct	FLEMING, HAROLD (517546) age: 54	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Swinderby where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in St Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby.
21 Oct	McTEER, FRANCIS JOSEPH (T4021095) age: 37	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Manby and died in the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall, caused unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
22 Oct	COWANS, JAMES CRANSTON (K1938767) age: 22	Jnr Tech	He was serving at RAF Scampton and died in Weeton village, near Preston, cause unknown. He is buried in St. Mary's Churchyard Extension, Wooler.
6 Nov	MATTHEWS, JOHN PAUL (H0682924) age: 25	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Odiham and probably died at home. 145 London Road, Twickenham. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
9 Nov	MOORE, KENNETH ROLAND (M1285971) age: 44	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF West Raynham and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
10 Nov	SULLY, MALCOLM CHAUCER (M1420560) age: 42	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Binbrook and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
14 Nov	HESKETH, FREDERICK FAIRCLOUGH (L0965712) age: 53	WO	He was serving at RAF Andover and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
18 Nov	BULLOCK, PATRICK ROBERT (688456) age: 21	Fg Off	He was serving at RAF Cranwell and died in the Lister Hospital, Hitchin, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
20 Nov	SMITH, ALWYN (D4068415) age: 33	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Gloucester and probably died at home, 14 Jackson Crescent, Innsworth, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
21 Nov	GERRY, DESMOND WYCLIFFE (N4114868) age: 34	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Steamer Point and died in the RAF Hospital, Steamer Point, possibly from wounds sustained when he was shot whilst on patrol. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.
22 Nov	HIGGINS, ROBERT JAMES (G4265017) age: 23	SAC	He was serving at RAF Khormaksar and died in the RAF Hospital, Steamer Point from wounds sustained when he was shot whilst on patrol. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.
24 Nov	PERKINS, LEONARD REGINALD (M0917363) age: 48	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Marham and died, cause unknown, at Marham Road, Shouldham, Norfolk. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
27 Nov	VICKERS, DEREK MICHAEL (4335354) age: 21	Plt Off	He was serving as an Air Traffic Controller at RAF Waddington and was killed when his mini-van was in collision with a car at the junction of Camp-road and the A607, Lincoln-Grantham road. He is buried in Newport Cemetery, Lincoln.
3 Dec	WALKER, DENNIS KEITH (V1948888) age: 19	Jnr Tech	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 Manchester. He is buried in St Deiniol Churchyard, Hawarden
4 Dec	HAROLD, VICTOR GILBERT (P1520747) age: 43	SAC	He was serving at RAF Valley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bangor. He is buried in Maeshyeryd Cemetery, Holyhead
5 Dec	POOLE, KENNETH (P4244076) age: 31	SAC	He was serving at RAF Bukit Gombak and died at RAF Tengah, cause unknown. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery.
8 Dec	FOLEY, VINCENT AIDAN (V4242527) age: 32	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Binbrook at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Caistor. He is buried in St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook
9 Dec	KEITH, JOHN (T4272550) age: 22	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery
9 Dec	FORSTER, ANDREW MERVYN (G4279089) age: 19	LAC	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 Rose Hill Cemetery, Doncaster
13 Dec	SIMPSON, WILLIAM WALLACE (T0524268) age: 52	M Eng	He was serving at RAF Wyton and died, cause unknown, in the RAF Hospital, Ely. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
14 Dec	LONG, PETER FRANCIS (A4269695) age: 24	SAC	He was serving at RAF Kuching at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery
20 Dec	OGILVIE, BRIAN ALFRED (W1939610) age: 22	Jnr Tech	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 Sheffield. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
21 Dec	CAIRNS, PATRICK JOHN (Q0965439) age: 49	Chf Tech	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
21 Dec	KING, ARTHUR THOMAS RICHARD (P0647297) age: 50	WO	He was serving at RAF Steamer Point and died, cause unknown in the RAF Hospital, Steamer Point. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.
24 Dec	JONES, EDGAR WILLIAM (U3207026) age: 41	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Steamer Point and died, cause unknown in the RAF Hospital, Steamer Point. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden.
28 Dec	SIMPSON, FREDERICK CHARLES (S3526392) age: 29	SAC	He was serving at RAF Oakington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Southwark. He is buried in Nunhead Cemetery
28 Dec	JEFFERS, RAYMOND PETER (C4280212) age: 18	LAC	He was serving at RAF Syerston at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Belper. He was cremated at Thornton Garden of Rest Crematorium, Bootle
29 Dec	DEAN, REGINALD ARTHUR (V0540652) age: 47	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
30 Dec	NOON, DAVID ALAN (607708) age: 30	Sqn Ldr	He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 4, XP569 of No 2 Flying Training School which dived into the ground near East Drayton in Nottinghamshire during a low level element of a final handling test. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell
30 Dec	ROBERTS, CHRISTOPHER (4232857) age: 18	A/Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 4, XP569 of No 2 Flying Training School which dived into the ground near East Drayton in Nottinghamshire during a low level element of a final handling test. He is buried in St Augustine of Canterbury, Flintham

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