Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Casualties - July - December 1968
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1 Jul |
MOTTLEY, PETER (F0550495) age: 49 |
Flt Sgt |
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 |
1 Jul |
McCORMICK, VINCENT PAUL (H1949400) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Anglesey. He is buried in Wellington Cemetery, Donington |
2 Jul |
TREE, ARTHUR JOHN (U1920061) age: 37 |
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 Bedford. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow |
5 Jul |
MASON, THOMAS PATRICK (D4277335) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Odiham and died in the Royal Hampshire Hospital from injuries sustained when his car crashed at Oakley near Basingstoke. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
5 Jul |
JACKSON-LOCKYER, BERTRAM ARTHUR (E0518970) age: 54 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Thorney Island at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Gosport. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney |
13 Jul |
ANDREWS, REGINALD FREDERICK ALLEN (J0543875) age: 49 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and died, cause unknown, in Koblenz, Germany. He was cremated at W. Weber Crematorium. |
16 Jul |
BELL, JAMES (F0613242) age: 47 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
19 Jul |
WELSH, WILLIAM CHARLES (P4279944) age: 20 |
LAC |
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 Gipping. He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket |
21 Jul |
BESSANT, BRIAN EDGAR (V1939072) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at The Downs Crematorium, Brighton |
26 Jul |
RUDDICK, BRUCE BEVAN (G0577207) age: 45 |
WO |
He was serving at ? but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
26 Jul |
STOCKHAM, STANLEY ERIC (F1929180) age: 31 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Tengah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore |
27 Jul |
MORRELL, PETER GRANT (J0583899) age: 37 |
Chf Tech |
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 Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
28 Jul |
PRICE, DONALD JOHN (F2392454) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Benson when he collapsed and died at home, his death being registered in Oakham. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery. |
28 Jul |
WALSH, JAMES JOSEPH BEM (G1900354) age: 45 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Wildenrath and died, cause unknown in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery. |
29 Jul |
DARLING, RAYMOND (S1937517) age: 25 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when he was hit by car as he was walking back to the station on the Kinloss-Forres road. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground. |
30 Jul |
GIBSON, WILLIAM CARR (Y0546830) age: 48 |
Chf 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 North Kesteven. He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore |
NICHOL, JAMES ROBERT (F4249391) age: 35 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Henlow and was killed when the car in which he was a passenger overturned into a ditch on Debden Road, Saffron Walden . He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow. |
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6 Aug |
THOMSON, WILLIAM GLEN (203440) age: 49 |
Gp Capt |
He was commanding the RAF Hospital, Cosford and was found dead in the dressing-room of his home in Albrighton. He was cremated at Bushbury Crematorium, Wolverhampton. |
7 Aug |
ROBERTSHAW, FRANK ALAN (141375) age: 46 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Upavon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Midhurst. He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium |
8 Aug |
PARKER, FRANK NORMAN (P4057402) age: 42 |
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 |
10 Aug |
PEARSON, GERALD (H1425389) age: 48 |
Sgt |
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 St Mary's Churchyard, Buxted |
11 Aug |
BLACKBURN, JEAN (T2997312) age: 43 |
LACW |
She was killed or died whilst serving at RAF Patrington and her death was registered in Holderness. Details of her burial have not been ascertained |
14 Aug |
DAWSON, PETER EDWARD (N1920021) age: 37 |
Chf Tech |
He was killed whilst flying in Slingsby T51 Dart 17R, RAFGSA349 of the RAF Gliding & Soaring Association, which crashed on take off from RAF Colerne. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne. |
16 Aug |
LENNOX, JOSEPH MALCOLM (137443) age: 45 |
A/Wg Cdr |
He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge and was serving at HQ SEATO when he died, cause unknown. He is buried in Christ's Church, Bangkok. |
17 Aug |
ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (Q1946085) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Stradishall but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
19 Aug |
COWIE, STUART (4232354) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
19 Aug |
SLABBER, JOHAN (5200207) age: 25 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather. He is buried in Cape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery |
19 Aug |
WOOLNOUGH, JOHN HENRY (4232704) age: 25 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra B(I) Mk 8, WT325 of No 213 Sqn, which collided with Victor, XH646 of No 214 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk as it climbed up from the Wainfleet ranges in poor weather. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Henlow |
19 Aug |
DOYLE, MICHAEL THOMAS (504369) age: 39 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
19 Aug |
GALLIENNE, WILLIAM ANTHONY (3132036) age: 36 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather. He is buried in Marham Cemetery |
19 Aug |
MORTON, ROGER STANLEY (4232298) age: 26 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
19 Aug |
PEACOCK, KENNETH JOHN (5061994) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH646 of No 214 Sqn, which collided with Canberra, WT325 of No 213 Sqn over Kelling Heath in Norfolk in poor weather. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
20 Aug |
BUXCEY, JOHN (B0622213) age: 47 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Chivenor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Barnstaple. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
21 Aug |
TYLER, PETER HENRY (D3008850) age: 43 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Digby and died in the King Edward VII Hospital, Midhurst, cause unknown. He was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. |
24 Aug |
DOWNHAM, BERTRAM GEORGE (M0520240) age: 53 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Cottesmore but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
26 Aug |
ALLEN, SIDNEY (X0629348) age: 47 |
A/Flt Sgt |
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 Ely. He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket |
27 Aug |
FIELD, MICHAEL JOHN ELPHICK (M0682749) age: 27 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Sheffield. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
31 Aug |
BEER, ALBERT RICHARD (X0590326) age: 54 |
WO |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Plymouth. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
31 Aug |
OSBORNE, MICHAEL JOSEPH (S8070540) age: 17 |
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 Caernarvon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
JORDAN, JOHN FRANCIS (Y1910282) age: 45 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Hendon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Midhurst. He is buried in Hendon Cemetery |
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10 Sep |
FRANKLIN, GORDON RICHARD (K3503493) age: 38 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
12 Sep |
THOMPSON, PETER FRANCIS (608554) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 6, XS896 of No 74 Sqn, which crashed near RAF Tengah following an engine fire. He managed to eject after the aircraft entered a flat spin but he was too low for the parachute to deploy fully. He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore |
13 Sep |
DOWNIE, JOHN FLAXMORE (M0524012) age: 52 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Cosford but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington |
27 Sep |
HURST, PATRICK ALAN (R1960308) age: 19 |
Jnr Tech |
He was either serving at RAF Lyneham and was killed when the coach on which he was travelling crashed at Purton, Wiltshire. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham. |
28 Sep |
SAUNDERS, ARTHUR ANTHONY ROY (U3206002) age: 42 |
Sgt |
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 |
29 Sep |
SPENCE, DAVID GOURLAY (S4026167) age: 39 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Ulu Pandan Military Cemetery, Singapore |
DENNIS, ROBERT NORMAN (501065) age: 51 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Mount Batten but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip |
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16 Oct |
ASPINALL, BRYCE (S4265041) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Barton Hall, Preston at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Preston. He was cremated at Wigan Crematorium |
18 Oct |
WAUGH, WINSTON SHERLOCK (608561) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was serving as an Accountant Officer at RAF Benson and was killed along with his wife when their MG Midget collided with a Vauxhall Cresta on the Nettlebed to Watlington road. He is buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast. |
21 Oct |
HOWARD, RAYMOND JOHN (M4265549) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton |
22 Oct |
McINTOSH, IAN (A4027276) age: 38 |
A/WO |
He was serving at RAF Cosford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oxford. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
22 Oct |
WYMER, JOHN CARTER (T1215783) age: 46 |
Cpl |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective in Driffield. He is buried in Driffield Cemetery. |
28 Oct |
YEMM, GORDON JOHN (Y4000520) age: 48 |
Flt Sgt |
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 |
30 Oct |
DARLEY, FRED (V1032145) age: 46 |
A/Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Mount Batten 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 Hooe Parish Church, Plymstock |
TRENCH, DAVID (2573520) age: 38 |
Flt Lt |
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 |
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7 Nov |
TRAFFORD, WILLIAM EDWIN (C4278375) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in London Road Cemetery, Coventry |
7 Nov |
STONER, EDWIN THOMPSON (529150) age: 54 |
Flt Lt |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Peterborough. He was cremated at Hull Crematorium |
7 Nov |
WARRIS, DONALD (F4012945) age: 43 |
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 Oxford. He is buried in St Columba Churchyard, Topcliffe |
8 Nov |
CONDON, MICHAEL ANTHONY (M4238296) age: 34 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Biggin Hill but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. He is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery |
10 Nov |
HILL, DAVID RAYMOND (Y4267075) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Gibraltar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar |
10 Nov |
VARLEY, KENNETH (P4287716) age: 20 |
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 Doncaster Cemetery |
10 Nov |
TRAYNOR, JAMES (S4080697) age: 35 |
Sgt |
He was serving in the Germany at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in New Kilpatrick Cemetery, Bearsden, Glasgow. |
12 Nov |
CRUTHERS, MAURICE JAMES (59800) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
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 York. He was cremated at York Crematorium |
15 Nov |
ROLINSON, MARTIN ERIC (A1938660) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Akrotiri and was killed when he walked in a propeller on Britannia C Mk 1, XL660 of No 511 Sqn. He is buried in Harpenden UDC Cemetery |
16 Nov |
JOYCE, MICHAEL RONALD (J1934896) age: 27 |
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 Rheindahlen Cemetery |
18 Nov |
CRONIN, PATRICK JOHN (T3156214) age: 29 |
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 Hillingdon. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery |
22 Nov |
STEWART, ROBERT (T4241572) age: 46 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Mount Batten at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Plymouth. He is buried in Hooe Parish Church, Plymstock |
23 Nov |
BROOKS, HUGH CLIFFORD (A4289457) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Seletar at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore |
24 Nov |
SINCLAIR, ALAN (U4284757) age: 19 |
LAC |
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 |
27 Nov |
JACKSON, MAURICE ALFRED (J2429995) age: 37 |
Chf Tech |
He was either serving at RAF Wroughton or died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in St John's & St Helen's Churchyard, Wroughton |
28 Nov |
THORBURN, WILLIAM BURNE (60037) age: 57 |
A/Cdre |
He was the OC of the Princess Alexandra's Royal Air Force Hospital, Wroughton and died in there after a short illness. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium. |
29 Nov |
MORRIS, KENNETH (U0966052) age: 49 |
Chf Tech |
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 Downham. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington |
BRADY, MICHAEL NORBERT (G4008865) age: 45 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Northwood but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. He is buried in RAF Northwood |
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6 Dec |
TALBOT, ALEXANDER (Q1905317) age: 43 |
SAC |
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 Abingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
6 Dec |
UNDERHILL, JOHN ADRIAN CHARLES (C8073368) age: 17 |
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 was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster |
9 Dec |
BRAND, WILLIAM (U3503286) age: 39 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Bovingdon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hemel Hempstead. He was cremated at West Hertfordshire Crematorium |
11 Dec |
SOTHCOTT, FRANCIS DAVID (Q1943016) age: 24 |
SAC |
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 |
13 Dec |
COBLEY, FRANCIS WILLIAM CECIL (G1042776) age: 46 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Stanmore Park but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Dec |
CRAWFORD, ALLAN MACKENZIE (R8069307) age: 22 |
LAC |
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 Sheffield. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
23 Dec |
BROWN, DOUGLAS MACKINNON (165771) age: 44 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Winchester. He was cremated at The Park Crematorium, Aldershot |
23 Dec |
HEWITT, MILTON FREDERICK WILLIAM (V0531312) age: 53 |
WO |
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 Ely. He was cremated at Gorleston Crematorium |
28 Dec |
PARKES, PHILIP RODNEY (N4277719) age: 23 |
SAC |
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 Weston super Mare. He was cremated at Arno's Vale Crematorium, Bristol |
29 Dec |
TRISTRAM, WALTER ALBERT (K1628182) age: 44 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Hullavington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Warrington. He is buried in Anfield Cemetery |
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