Casualties Jan-Jun 1967

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2 Jan	MOTTRAM, NEIL (M4275545) age: 23	SAC	He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
14 Jan	KIBBLE, ROWLAND JOHN (F0619079) age: 48	WO	He was serving at RAF Preston and died in the Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
15 Jan	CURTIS, GRAHAM WALTER (U1944274) age: 22	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 Sodbury. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne
21 Jan	CROFTON, CHARLES NOBLE (B0531155) age: 48	WO	He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, and died in the RAF Hospital, Uxbridge, cause unknown. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery.
21 Jan	CHIPPENDALE, ROBERT MUTTITT (J0681499) age: 26	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Swanton Morley and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery.
23 Jan	RATCLIFFE, THOMAS LIONEL (V1628317) age: 42	M Plt	He was killed whilst flying in Hunter FR Mk 10, WW595 of No 4 Sqn, which crashed into a saddle (betwwen two hills) at Fursternburg in Germany during a daylight recce sortie in poor weather. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
25 Jan	BOLTON, STUART PATRICK (571125) age: 46	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Lyneham and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
25 Jan	BUNKER, NIGEL VINCENT DELAHUNTY MBE, MB, B.CH. (504014) age: 39	Sqn Ldr	He was serving at RAF Lyneham and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
26 Jan	AHAMADEEN, TUAN BRANUDEEN (P4156205) age: 36	Cpl	He was serving with the RAF Police 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 All Saints Churchyard, Nocton
29 Jan	SMITH, BRIAN PATRICK (M2738421) age: 30	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
30 Jan	O'NEILL, NOEL THOMAS (Y4202408) age: 24	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 possibly registered in Anglesey W in the 3rd Quarter. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
4 Feb	MUNRO, OSCAR RICHARD (L4041522) age: 40	Cpl	He was serving at RAF Wattisham and died in the Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, cause unknown. He is buried in St Catherine's' Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket.
5 Feb	COOPER, JACK (565144) age: 51	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 St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton
6 Feb	LOUGHRAN, MICHAEL HENRY (G0593805) age: 24	A/Cpl	He was serving at RAF Benson where he died in the SSQ, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
8 Feb	MacBEATH, RODERICK (C4243473) age: 8	SAC	He was serving at RAF El Adem at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Benghazi Military Cemetery
14 Feb	HOLDEN, CHARLES RAYMOND EDGAR (P4088174) age: 33	SAC	He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
14 Feb	RYAN, EDMOND (A4007970) age: 45	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated, no further details available
17 Feb	DUNKLEY, DAVID (G2746046) age: 30	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
18 Feb	HALBERT, SINCLAIR GEORGE (W4184503) age: 28	SAC	He was serving at RAF El Adem at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Benghazi Military Cemetery
22 Feb	JERROLD, RICHARD ANTHONY (M4269338) age: 23	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 Bath. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne
22 Feb	UNDERWOOD, WILLIAM OSWALD (U0537837) age: 50	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Halton where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton.
23 Feb	CHALK, IAN KENNETH (4232119) age: 22	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT322 of No 213 Sqn, which was returning from the ranges a Nordhord when it rolled inverted, recovered, began to climb and then dived into the ground at Wesseke in Germany, exploding on impact. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
23 Feb	HARRIS, DAVID WILLIAM JAMES (592983) age: 28	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT322 of No 213 Sqn, which was returning from the ranges a Nordhord when it rolled inverted, recovered, began to climb and then dived into the ground at Wesseke in Germany, exploding on impact. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
23 Feb	WILKINSON, GEOFFREY WILLIAM (4231941) age: 22	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 6, WT322 of No 213 Sqn, which was returning from the ranges a Nordhord when it rolled inverted, recovered, began to climb and then dived into the ground at Wesseke in Germany, exploding on impact. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery
23 Feb	CHAPLIN, FREDERICK JAMES (Y1601653) age: 43	M Nav	He was serving at RAF Nicosia and died in the RAF Hospital, Akrotiri, cause unknown. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery.
27 Feb	JEFFERY, ALBERT ROY (Y4010374) age: 46	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Thorney Island and died in St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, cause unknown. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney.
27 Feb	EVANS, GEOFFREY NORMAN (Y1943139) age: 22	A/Cpl	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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
5 Mar	WALLINGTON, CHARLES GRAHAM (J1936164) age: 24	SAC	He was serving at RAF Saxa Vord and was killed in a rail crash at Conington, Huntingdonshire when he was returning to his unit after completing a course at RAF Stanmore. He is buried in Sutton Bridge Cemetery.
6 Mar	KNIGHT, JOHN RICHARD (D4233262) age: 20	Off Cdt Nav	He was serving at RAF South Cerney and drowned at Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons, probably whilst undertaking some outward bound training. He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney.
9 Mar	BARKER, DEREK RICHARD (Q0975300) age: 50	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 Wellington. He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington
10 Mar	TIMNEY, TIMOTHY (J4261676) age: 27	SAC	He was serving at RAF Cosford and was found collapsed in the corridor outside his billet following an altercation with another airman after a dance at the station, but was dead on arrival at SSQ. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington.
11 Mar	HAMMOND, ALBERT JOHN (M0517426) age: 53	WO	He was serving at RAF Famagusta at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery
11 Mar	FERN, ALAN (608058) age: 26	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAAF Richmond on an exchange posting when he died, cause unknown, at Windsor, New South Wales. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
12 Mar	SIDDALL, BRIAN (M4257561) age: 28	Jnr Tech	He was serving as an Armament Fitter at RAF Ballykelly and drowned after being washed into the sea at Blue Pool, Portrush whilst night fishing, efforts by his three colleagues to rescue him were successful, but it was too late. He is buried in Tamlaught Finlagen Churchyard, Ballykelly.
17 Mar	BRYAN, RICHARD JOHN (S4247202) age: 25	LAC	He was serving at RAF Kidbrooke and probably died at home, 1 Brodrick Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW17. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
19 Mar	DAVIDSON, DONALD JOHN GRAHAM (N4186266) age: 28	Cpl	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 St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney
24 Mar	LINDSAY, IAN GEORGE (A4283772) age: 21	LAC	He was serving at RAF Rudloe Manor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Southampton. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
28 Mar	THEED, WALTER ALAN (34075) age: 54	Gp Capt	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 Westminster. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
4 Apr	OWEN, LAWRENCE GORDON (P1103769) age: 53	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Abingdon where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon.
6 Apr	METCALFE, FRANCIS EARL (F1937820) age: 23	SAC	He was serving in Australia at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Centennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide.
6 Apr	TIBBETTS, ALBERT ALEXANDER (D0548649) age: 46	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Akrotiri where he died, cause unknown. He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery.
6 Apr	JOHNSON, CHARLES WILLIAM (Q4039044) age: 35	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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
6 Apr	WELLS, STUART (X4196940) age: 27	SAC	He was serving at RAF Wildenrath and died, cause unknown at Klinkum in Germany. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
15 Apr	MEREDITH, JOHN EDWARD BARRY (T1929780) age: 28	Cpl	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 Stamford. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore
17 Apr	BEACH, GRAHAM MALCOLM (4232536) age: 20	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra T Mk 4, WT489 of No 231 OCU, which crashed into a house at Steeple Morden on the approach to RAF Bassingbourn, but the cause was impopssible to determine. He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery
17 Apr	MEEHAN, BRIAN DAVID (4232779) age: 25	Plt Off	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra T Mk 4, WT489 of No 231 OCU, which crashed into a house at Steeple Morden on the approach to RAF Bassingbourn, but the cause was impopssible to determine. He is buried in Bassingbourn Cemetery
17 Apr	SEAMAN, BRIAN WILFRID (2600041) age: 37	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Canberra T Mk 4, WT489 of No 231 OCU, which crashed into a house at Steeple Morden on the approach to RAF Bassingbourn, but the cause was impopssible to determine. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
20 Apr	HALL, VICTOR SAMUEL (55761) age: 47	Wg Cdr	He was serving at RAF Uxbridge and died, cause unknown in the RAF Hospital, Uxbridge. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
22 Apr	MOREAU, MICHEL ALFRED CLAUDE (2588389) age: 36	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Brampton and died in Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, cause unknown. He is buried in Brampton Cemetery.
24 Apr	WALKER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH (N1923485) age: 32	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Bawdsey but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
27 Apr	HOWICK-BAKER, JOHN DUDLEY (4231726) age: 27	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Hunter FGA Mk 9, XJ691 of No 208 Sqn, which crashed about 18 miles from Bahrain during a night cross country exercise but the cause couldn't be determined. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
28 Apr	BARTLETT, PAUL BERNARD (U0688276) age: 21	Jnr Tech	He was serving at RAF Stradishall and was found dead in his overturned MGA near Horringer, Suffolk, having just dropped his fiancée at home following their engagement party in Bury St Edmunds. He is buried in Haverhill Cemetery.
30 Apr	BEAVIS, JOHN CRESSWELL (P1941190) age: 22	Jnr Tech	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 Kettering. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore
30 Apr	ORMAN, RAYMOND HARRY (F4248387) age: 26	Cpl	He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died at home, 32 Holmsley Close, Bitterne, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
1 May	STEWART, WILLIAM KILPATRICK CB, CBE, AFC (73558) age: 53	AVM	He was serving at RAF Farnborough and died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
11 May	PANKHANIA, SHANTILAL (P4278150) age: 19	LAC	He was serving at RAF Steamer Point at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Hindu Crematorium, Aden
13 May	TAYLOR, PETER RONALD (552473) age: 45	Flt Lt	He was serving at RAF Northwood at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hemel Hempstead. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
14 May	McNIE, PETER (X4287508) age: 23	LAC	He was serving at RAF Watton and died in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge from injuries sustained whilst riding pillion on a motorcycle which collided with a car on London Road, Brandon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
15 May	PAGE, TERENCE (3512098) age: 33	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XG200 of No 229 OCU, which crashed into the sea off Tintagel in Cornwall after colliding with XG235 of the same unit, he failed to eject. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
19 May	HAWKINS, JOHN (P0638994) age: 50	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
23 May	TINSLEY, WALTER KENNETH JOHN (A0688521) age: 20	Jnr Tech	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 is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham
28 May	DANDO, HENRY (D1147788) age: 46	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Mount Batten and died in the SSQ, cause unknown Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
29 May	ORMSTON, ARTHUR HENRY (N0617511) age: 47	Chf Tech	He was serving at RAF Uxbridge and died at 199 Boothferry Road, Hull, cause unknown. He is buried in Hull Northern Cemetery.
30 May	ASHBEE, KENNETH (W0686956) age: 23	Cpl	He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 9, XH708 of No 64 Sqn, which collided with XH896 of the same unit during a formation join up shortly after taking off from RAF Tengah. He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore
30 May	KAY, WILLIAM BRENDAN (507967) age: 21	Fg Off	He was killed whilst flying in Javelin FAW Mk 9, XH708 of No 64 Sqn, which collided with XH896 of the same unit during a formation join up shortly after taking off from RAF Tengah. Details of his burial have not been ascertained
1 Jun	BYRNE, WILLIAM (D4006324) age: 38	Flt Sgt	He was serving at RAF Hereford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hereford. He is buried in Hereford City Cemetery
3 Jun	TEDDER, ARTHUR, 1ST BARON TEDDER OF GLENGUIN GCB; age: 76	MRAF	He had been CAS when he retired to Well Farm, Banstead, Surrey, where he died, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
3 Jun	HANDLEY, JOHN TERENCE (T2737322) age: 33	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Patrington and died at Py in the Pyrenees in France, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
4 Jun	ROBINSON, WILLIAM JOHN (M4249988) age: 25	SAC	He was serving at RAF Chivenor and according to probate died in Birmingham but his death certificate was issued in Barnstaple. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
4 Jun	WHITTLE, JUDE THADDEUS (J1950359) age: 19	SAC	He was serving at RAF Khormaksar and died, cause unknown. He is buried in Silent Valley Cemetery, Aden
4 Jun	JEPSON, MICHAEL (R4289584) age: 26	AC	He was serving at RAF Swinderby 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 Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby
13 Jun	ELLINGTON, SIR EDWARD LEONARD GCB, CMG, CBE; age: 89	MRAF	He had served as CAS and Inspector-General of the RAF before retiring and probably died at home in Putney Green, London. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
17 Jun	McCONNELL, SAMUEL ALAN (Q4201511) age: 27	SAC	He was serving at RAF Geilenkirchen and died as the result of an accident, no further details at present. He is buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast.
18 Jun	JOHNSTON, ARTHUR GIBBONS (W1938113) age: 25	Jnr Tech	He was serving at RAF Coningsby and died as the result of an accident in Coningsby, no further details at present. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery.
19 Jun	WARREN, JAMES (J0622190) age: 46	Sgt	He was serving at RAF St Athan and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
19 Jun	RICHARDS, ROBERT GLYN (M0620246) age: 47	Sgt	He was serving at RAF Swinderby and died in Morriston Hospital, Swansea, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
20 Jun	STUBINGTON, CHARLES RANDOLPH (608682) age: 21	Plt Off	He was serving at RAF Topcliffe and died at Pinford End Road, Hawstead, Suffolk, cause unknown. He is buried in Ainsdale Catholic Cemetery, Liverpool.
22 Jun	CROSSMAN, HENRY WILLIAM EDWARD (V1397509) age: 43	M Nav	He was killed whilst flying in Whirlwind HAR Mk 10, XJ414 of No 202 Sqn, which broke up and crashed into the sea off Great Yarmouth after a main rotor blade detached. He is buried in Scottow Cemetery
22 Jun	GAVAN, ARTHUR (115126) age: 47	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Whirlwind HAR Mk 10, XJ414 of No 202 Sqn, which broke up and crashed into the sea off Great Yarmouth after a main rotor blade detached. He is buried in Scottow Cemetery
22 Jun	PINK, GILBERT AUBREY (4117048) age: 36	Flt Lt	He was killed whilst flying in Whirlwind HAR Mk 10, XJ414 of No 202 Sqn, which broke up and crashed into the sea off Great Yarmouth after a main rotor blade detached. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith
29 Jun	BLACKBURN, JOSEPH (Y0590621) age: 52	WO	He was serving at RAF Gutersloh, where he died, cause unknown. Details of his burial have not been ascertained.
29 Jun	WEILDING, MIAH (X3502677) age: 38	Cpl	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 Cambridge. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium.

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