3 Jan

SHEA, JOHN  (B1474281) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Sleaford.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

3 Jan

NEVIN, THOMAS JAMES  (K0635448) age: 48

Sgt

He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, which occurred in Kuwait, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He is buried in St Malachy's Churchyard, Kilclief, near Strangford, Co Down.

4 Jan

MOORE, DAVID JOHN NEVILLE  (Q2411218) age: 38

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Halton and was killed whilst travelling on an express train from Charing Cross to Ramsgate, which crashed intro a stationary parcels training at Paddock Wood.  He was cremated at Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham.

5 Jan

ALLAN, GEORGE HENRY ERNEST  (4077106) age: 38

Flt Lt

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in North Kesteven.  He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium

6 Jan

TRIM, ROGER LIONEL CHARLES  (K0680081) age: 30

Sgt

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

7 Jan

GREENAWAY, PETER JOHN  (4099060) age: 34

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH164 of No 13 Sqn, which dived inverted into the ground at RAF Luqa whilst attempting an overshoot at a high all up weight.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery

7 Jan

PROWSE, ANTHONY JOHN  (609124) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH164 of No 13 Sqn, which dived inverted into the ground at RAF Luqa whilst attempting an overshoot at a high all up weight.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery

9 Jan

GRAHAM, WILLIAM JEFFREY  (K0582626) age: 39

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 Ashton.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

14 Jan

CHUBB, KEITH WILLIAM  (U4279716) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Luqa and died from injuries sustained in a motor bike crash near the station.  He was cremated at Penmount Crematorium, Truro.

15 Jan

PAGE, DAVID JOHN  (2619556) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hunter FGA Mk 9, XF517 of No 1 Sqn, which crashed into the sea during an air to air combat practice.  His body was probably not recovered.

15 Jan

ELLIOTT, JOHN WILLIAM  (C4258839) age: 44

SAC

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 North Kesteven.  He was cremated at Darlington West Cemetery Crematorium

16 Jan

ERASMUS, JACOBUS FRANCOIS ERASMUS  (4016801) age: 45

Flt Lt

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

16 Jan

DESBOROUGH, SPENCER ALLEN  (F0582345) age: 39

A/Flt Sgt

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 Chippenham.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Colerne

19 Jan

CHAPLIN, GERALD PHILIP  (F1947593) age: 23

Jnr Tech

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

20 Jan

McCANN, PATRICK CONLETH BEM  (G4007466) age: 47

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 Wellington.  He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington

20 Jan

STEVENSON, MICHAEL ANTHONY  (N0684920) age: 27

SAC

He was serving at RAF Stradishall at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Eastbourne Crematorium.

23 Jan

PATTERSON, RONALD  (U4008705) age: 39

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Butterworth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Hokkien Crematorium, Penang

24 Jan

PRIMROSE, IAN SCOTT  (608772) age: 21

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 3, XM360 of the Central Flying School which flew into Brown Clee Hill at Arbon in Shropshire after entering a fog bank at low level.  He was cremated at Cheltenham Municipal Crematorium

24 Jan

WATSON, JOHN SIMS  (607746) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 3, XM360 of the Central Flying School which flew into Brown Clee Hill at Arbon in Shropshire after entering a fog bank at low level.  He was cremated at Cheltenham Municipal Crematorium

26 Jan

McLAREN, IAIN LAWRENCE  (H4277471) age: 21

SAC

26 Jan

DURKIN, ALAN  (W4260529) age: 29

Cpl

30 Jan

KERR, FRANCIS JAMES  (W1949035) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Tangmere at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Chichester.  He is buried in St Andrew's Churchyard, Tangmere

1 Feb

ELLIOTT, KENNETH GEORGE  (F0525989) age: 51

Chf Tech

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 Llantwit Major Cemetery

5 Feb

WILLIAMS, OWEN GWYNFOR  (166174) age: 45

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Ballykelly at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was possibly registered in Bridgend.  He was cremated at Moriston Crematorium, Swansea.

7 Feb

BYGRAVE, VALENTINE WILLIAM  (K4059696) age: 49

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Northolt but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery

9 Feb

DENYER, RICHARD WILLIAM  (L0583533) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip.

13 Feb

PATCHETT, ROBERT VALEN  (5017081) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, WL350 of the Central Flying School which crashed near Blandford Forum possibly in a flat spin whilst in asymmetric flight, a civilian instructor was also killed.  He is buried in Public Cemetery, Bourton, Cheltenham

17 Feb

ARMSTRONG, EDWARD YOUNG  (Q1938323) age: 25

Jnr Tech

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

17 Feb

LEES, ERIC WILLIAM  (J0639334) age: 47

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 Hendon.  He is buried in Newtonhill Cemetery, Aberdeen

17 Feb

SHORT, PHILIP NICHOLAS JOHN  (M4022633) age: 42

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 Lincoln.  He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium

18 Feb

CALIGARI, GUISEPPE  (796402) age: 29

SAC

He was serving at RAF Luqa and was attending an ATC course at RAF Shawbury when he was killed whilst travelling as a passenger in a car which left road at Astley, Shrewsbury overturned and trapped him underneath.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

19 Feb

SMITH, WILLIAM ARTHUR HASLAM  (23184) age: 56

Gp Capt

He was serving as the Principal Dental Officer at HQ Maintenance Command, Andover when he died suddenly, cause unknown, his death being registered in Wokingham.  He is buried in Ballylesson Churchyard.

26 Feb

JAMES, DAVID  (A4220282) age: 25

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

28 Feb

WEST, PETER CHARLES FREEMAN  (M419650) age: 30

Cpl

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

3 Mar

EDGELEY, KEITH WILLIAM  (C4266314) age: 29

Jnr Tech

9 Mar

TAZZYMAN, GRENVILLE THOMAS  (H3143014) age: 33

Jnr Tech

9 Mar

FOREMAN, JOHN  (Y1960697) age: 19

Jnr Tech

13 Mar

MOLLOY, JOSEPH  (R1911677) age: 48

Cpl

16 Mar

CARNEGIE, JAMES ALEXANDER  (E4201261) age: 28

Cpl

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

20 Mar

BARKER, WILLIAM  (R4266817) age: 29

SAC

20 Mar

GODFREY, ALFRED ELLIS  (U4283439) age: 21

SAC

24 Mar

COUTTS, JOHN  (3045935) age: 40

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

24 Mar

McGING, BRIAN MICHAEL  (U1924164) age: 33

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

24 Mar

MEDHURST, PETER HENRY  (4238889) age: 28

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

24 Mar

MOIR, GAVIN IAN  (4231906) age: 26

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in Aberfeldy Presbyterian Church, Perthshire

24 Mar

PLUMTREE, ROBIN MICHAEL  (4232721) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

24 Mar

WALSINGHAM, ALAN GEORGE  (4233039) age: 23

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hercules C Mk 1, XV180 of No 30 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames near RAF Fairford when an engine was put into reverse thrust instead of being feathered.  He is buried in All Hallows Churchyard, South Cerney

25 Mar

NEWTON, ROBERT GEORGE  (4232176) age: 27

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH130 of No 13 Sqn, from which he ejected as it rolled during a tight turn whilst in a low level circuit, but he was too low for his parachute to deploy fully.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery

25 Mar

THOMAS, ANTHONY ROGER  (686709) age: 25

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH130 of No 13 Sqn, from which he ejected as it rolled during a tight turn whilst in a low level circuit, but he was too low for his parachute to deploy fully.  He is buried in Imtarfa Military Cemetery

26 Mar

GRAINGER, JOHN RAYMOND  (3514374) age: 24

Fg Off

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

26 Mar

BOWLER, JEREMY JOHN  (608262) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XR573 of Red Arrows, when he struck a fence post after ejecting successfully during a low level training sortie after striking trees.  He is buried in St Peter's Churchyard, Little Rissington

27 Mar

LYNCH, KEVIN BERNARD  (A4202399) age: 27

Cpl

He was serving at RAF El Adem Libya and was found dead on the seashore about 15 miles from Tobruk, having been stabbed after accepting a lift from two locals in a car.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

31 Mar

TRUEMAN, FRANK  (F4054943) age: 50

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Lyneham and probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham.

3 Apr

OLNER, ERIC THOMAS  (L3504805) age: 37

M AQM

He was serving at RAF Brize Norton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Witney.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Black Bourton

10 Apr

FILIP, OLDRICH ALOIS  (102529) age: 53

Flt Lt

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.  He is buried in Lytham Cemetery, Blackpool

11 Apr

WINTERS, ERIC DFC  (47559) age: 50

Flt Lt

He was serving as an Air Traffic Controller at RAF Manston and died in Ramsgate Hospital from pneumonia.  He was cremated at Overdale Crematorium, Bolton.

12 Apr

BARRELL, SIDNEY STANLEY  (P1610261) age: 48

Sgt

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 Ipswich Crematorium

15 Apr

SPENCER, TREVOR VICTOR  (607816) age: 30

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Macchi MB326H, A7-020 of the CFS, RAAF, which crashed during a low-level training mission at Perry Bridge near East Sale, Victoria.  He was cremated at Centennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide.

17 Apr

FRYER, BRIAN JAMES  (D4289244) age: 19

LAC

He was serving at RAF Luqa at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Newcastle upon Tyne Crematorium

18 Apr

CLEPHANE, IAN ROBERT DRYSDALE  (W4285432) age: 20

Act Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Sharjah and died from a whiplash injury sustained whilst travelling as a passenger in the back seat of a car involved in a traffic accident whilst returning to Sharjah from Dubai.  He is buried in Christian Cemetery, Sharjah

20 Apr

HARVEY, DEREK JOHN  (585524) age: 35

Fg Off

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 Brackwede Crematorium

21 Apr

SKIBINSKI, BRONISLAW JERZY MBE  (500021) age: 53

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Bentley Priory and died, cause unknown in Tours-sur-Meymont, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France.  He was cremated at Ruislip Crematorium.

21 Apr

FOSTER, DAVID DOUGLAS  (S8073950) age: 18

AC

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 Pontypool.  He is buried in Barnsley Cemetery

21 Apr

GLEN, ALAN WILLIAM  (K8073946) age: 17

AC

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 Pontypool.  He is buried in Matlock Parish Church

24 Apr

WAITE, JOHN  (Q0570506) age: 47

Chf Tech

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

26 Apr

WALLER, PETER  (4233109) age: 22

Fg Off

He was serving at RAF Changi (possibly No 48 Sqn) and was killed in a motoring accident.  He is buried in Kranji Military Cemetery.

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28 Apr

SMITH, YVONNE MARGARET  (W2843619) age: 21

SACW

She was serving at RAF Stanmore Park but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as her death was registered in Aylesbury.  She is buried in North Brierley Cemetery, Bradford

28 Apr

ROLF, WILLIAM ROBERT  (524395) age: 28

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Watton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Norwich.  He was cremated at Horsham St Faiths Crematorium

29 Apr

WILLIAMS, RICHARD ALBERT  (T1523516) age: 45

M Sig

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

30 Apr

WRIGHT, CLIVE RICHARD  (L1949815) age: 21

SAC

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 Worth Valley.  He was cremated at The Chapel of Rest Crematorium, Keighley

5 May

YEADON, SAMUEL ROY  (U1624740) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and die in Leanchoie Hospital, Forres from cachexia and carcinoma of the rectum.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.

15 May

GRIFFITHS, MICHAEL  (M1927121) age: 33

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 Oakham.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, Cottesmore

20 May

MARSDEN, GERALD KENNETH  (579754) age: 41

Flt Lt

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 Claro.  He was cremated at Harrogate Crematorium

21 May

MANSELL, JAMES ALEC  (607091) age: 39

Wg Cdr

He was the OC of the unit and was killed whilst flying Hunter FGA Mk 9, XE616 of No 1 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Norfolk during an air combat manoeuvring exercise.  He is buried in Compton Martin Churchyard, Bristol

26 May

CROSBY, ANTHONY FRANCIS  (M0907019) age: 51

WO

He was serving at RAF Stanmore Park 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 Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip

27 May

HELMORE, PETER WILLIAM DFC, AFC  (89350) age: 47

Gp Capt

He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge and was probably on the Special Duties List at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

8 Jun

CLAYTON, LESLEY ALISON  (S2846863) age: 20

LACW

She was killed or died whilst serving at RAF Gloucester, but her death was registered in Leicester.  She was cremated at Gilroes Crematorium, Leicester

16 Jun

SMITH, CAROLE DOROTHY  (2831116) age: 18

LACW

He was serving at RAF Upavon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  She is buried in Vicarage Road Cemetery.

19 Jun

TURNER, DOUGLAS OSWALD  (M1213320) age: 46

Sgt

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.  He is buried in St John's & St Helen's Churchyard, Wroughton