Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Casualties - July - December 1972
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2 Jul |
MULLEY, ADRIAN DOUGLAS (T8079322) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Honington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
3 Jul |
HUSSAIN, MAHMOOD (B8081487) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
8 Jul |
ARCHER, TERENCE JAMES (B3134151) age: 38 |
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 Coningsby Cemetery |
12 Jul |
STINSON, ALFRED ERNEST (S1078297) age: 51 |
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 |
14 Jul |
EVANS, PETER JOHN OGDEN (N0680425) age: 32 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF St Athan but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery |
16 Jul |
LAMONT, JAMES JOHN PATTON (J1939145) age: 28 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Aberdeen. He is buried in Allen Vale Cemetery, Aberdeen. |
18 Jul |
BROCKHURST, DEREK ARTHUR (584703) age: 41 |
A/Flt Lt |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Hemsworth. He was cremated at Pontefract Crematorium |
20 Jul |
HOBBS, JOHN JAMES BARCLAY MBE, MB, BS, FRCS, LRCP (501301) age: 46 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Brize Norton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
23 Jul |
WEBSTER, ROWLAND JOHN (F0687914) age: 27 |
Sgt |
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 Sennefriedhof Crematorium, Bielefield |
31 Jul |
CARR, PETER ALAN (F4027575) age: 45 |
M Sig |
He was serving at RAF Odiham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at Maidstone Crematorium |
CRONIN, ANTHONY ARTHUR (4139686) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving as a navigation instructor at RAF Manby and was killed in a motoring accident in Buckinghamshire. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Manby. |
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6 Aug |
GEMMELL, JOHN (V2396683) age: 42 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Gatow but collapsed and died at his home, 1 County Cottages, Auldearn. He is buried in Auldearn Churchyard, Nairn. |
10 Aug |
ASHE, CHARLES FRANCIS (5200646) age: 23 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Hunter F Mk 6, XF387 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which collided with XF387 of the same unit in the circuit at RAF Valley, the wreckage landed in a caravan park killing one civilian and injuring others. He was cremated at Worthing Crematorium |
15 Aug |
FITZPATRICK, CASIMIR HENRY (F0783145) age: 52 |
M Plt |
He was serving at RAF Newton and possibly died from multiple sclerosis, his death was registered in Basford. He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford. |
18 Aug |
NEVILLE, WILLIAM CARTHAGE (N4072394) age: 42 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and died after spending a month in a coma following a car accident in Holland. He is buried in Cambridge Cemetery. |
18 Aug |
BOWMAN, RAYMOND (W4280180) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Coltishall at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Norwich Outer. He is buried in Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery |
20 Aug |
LANGSHAW, PETER (F4035266) age: 42 |
Chf 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 |
20 Aug |
LAMBERT, BARRY JOHN (U1939054) age: 29 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF West Raynham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Fakenham. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
27 Aug |
MOSS, WALTER ALFRED (N0928779) age: 50 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Honington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
RICHARDSON, JOHN MERITON (P1942491) age: 27 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Medmenham and died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision with a car being drive by a drunk learner driver near Henley. He was cremated at Thanet Crematorium. |
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6 Sep |
McINTOSH, ALAN JACKSON (S0543613) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Leuchars at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Monifieth. He was cremated at Dundee Crematorium. |
7 Sep |
ROSS, ALEXANDER DOUGLAS (C3505169) age: 31 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Forres. He is buried in Newtonards Cemetery. |
7 Sep |
DOUGLAS, SAMUEL (P4274327) age: 34 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Turnhouse at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Dunfermline. He was cremated at Kirkcaldy Crematorium. |
12 Sep |
HALL, JEREMY THORNDIKE (2608446) age: 37 |
Gp Capt |
He was the OC (Designate) of RAF Wittering and was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 1, XV799 of No 233 OCU, which flew into the ground at Dornie in the Highlands whilst flying in cloud and drizzle. He is buried in Great Bedwyn Parish Churchyard, Marlborough |
14 Sep |
BOATMAN, ANDREW FRANCIS MB BS MRCS LRCP DIPA (508274) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Church of Holy Innocents, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds. |
16 Sep |
STILES, IVOR (Q1936312) 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 Holderness. He was cremated at Hull Crematorium |
16 Sep |
GRIFFITHS, PETER MARTIN (J8100114) age: 18 |
AC |
He was serving at RAF North Luffenham and was killed when his motorcycle collided head-on with a car on a bend at Halegate Road, Halebank. He is buried in Rainhill Parish Churchyard. |
22 Sep |
FLANAGAN, THOMAS (R4279784) age: 25 |
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 |
22 Sep |
BLOUNT, IAN STEWART (K8100696) age: 22 |
AC |
He was serving at RAF Debden at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Mid Glamorgan. He was cremated at Mansfield Crematorium |
27 Sep |
VIGUS, ROGER JOHN (M0680576) age: 33 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF St Mawgan but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon |
28 Sep |
CHAMBERLAIN, ALLAN HENRY AFC (137417) age: 49 |
A/Cdre |
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 Church of English Martyrs, Launceston |
30 Sep |
DALY, ANTHONY THOMAS MB, BCH, DO (505118) age: 45 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Wroughton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Ireland?. He is buried in St Finbarr's Cemetery, Cork |
CONSTANT, EDWARD PETER (4233105) age: 24 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH172 of No 13 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Akrotiri during a flypast, possibly due to the aircraft flying through the wake turbulence of the preceding one. He was cremated at Landican Crematorium, Birkenhead |
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6 Oct |
WADE, ANTHONY (608355) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH172 of No 13 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Akrotiri during a flypast, possibly due to the aircraft flying through the wake turbulence of the preceding one. He is buried in Wolborough Cemetery, Newton Abbott |
8 Oct |
WAKELY, WYNFORD OLIVER (R1960048) age: 24 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Manston at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Thanet. He was cremated at Le Foulon Crematorium, St Peter Port, Guernsey. |
11 Oct |
MACFARLANE, HUGH BAIRD BELL (T8008259) age: 20 |
SAC |
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 Lincoln. He was cremated at Greenock Crematorium. |
13 Oct |
YEO, MAURICE GEORGE ARCM (V4093623) age: 40 |
WO |
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 Hillingdon Cemetery |
15 Oct |
MARTIN, WILLIAM JOHN (T0544888) age: 55 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Coningsby 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 Coningsby Cemetery |
15 Oct |
GAULT, DAVID ROBERT (5201542) age: 22 |
Plt Off |
He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Ireland?. He is buried in Dean's Grange Cemetery, Dublin |
15 Oct |
ROBINSON, GRAHAM MAITLAND (H8001776) age: 16 |
App Admin |
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 Wayland. He is buried in Holy Innocents Churchyard, Great Barton, Bury St Edmonds |
15 Oct |
MOGG, HAZEL MARY (Q2826160) age: 47 |
M ALM |
She 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 East Retford. She was cremated at York Crematorium. |
18 Oct |
DIXON, DENNIS (M1961507) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Benson at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Henley. He was cremated at Chichester Crematorium |
19 Oct |
HUSSEY, ERIC GRAHAM (B8012540) age: 17 |
App |
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 |
30 Oct |
SEVERNS, THOMAS WILLIAM (Y2402697) age: 42 |
Cpl |
A member of the RAF Police, he was serving at RAF Innsworth and he had been injured in cross fire between Turks and Greeks during the troubles in 1960/61 and despite recovering he retained a bullet lodged near his heart. He is buried in Crookes Cemetery, Sheffield |
31 Oct |
McGOWRAN, PATRICK SEUMAS (156614) age: 48 |
Flt Lt |
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 Coventry. He was cremated at Canley Crematorium, Coventry |
KING, DAVID ERNEST CHARLES (W4240865) age: 36 |
Jnr 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 Newark. He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium |
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3 Nov |
ROBBINS, STEPHEN JOHN (J8083137) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Newton and was found on a railway line eight miles from Nottingham, having been run over by a train. He was cremated at Shrewsbury Crematorium. |
5 Nov |
BRASS, ROBERT (W0571104) age: 51 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Valley but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Maeshyeryd Cemetery, Holyhead |
8 Nov |
CHARLTON, COLIN (P0687679) age: 27 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Neatishead and was killed when his car collided with another ain fog at South Luffenham crossroads on the A6121. He was cremated at Cowpen Crematorium, Blyth. |
8 Nov |
MOSSEY, DAVID REGINALD PETER (W5064095) age: 33 |
Sgt |
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 Chichester. He was cremated at Chichester Crematorium |
10 Nov |
GREGORY, STEPHEN PAUL (K8093823) age: 19 |
LAC |
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 in the 1st Quarter 1973. He was cremated at Chester Crematorium. |
16 Nov |
STOTT, ALEXANDER HALDANE (162273) age: 38 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Londonderry at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Efford Cemetery, Plymouth. |
21 Nov |
HAYNES, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE (4233176) age: 24 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV477 of No 6 Sqn, which crashed into rising ground at Thack Moor near Penrith as it transitioned from VMC to IMC. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery |
21 Nov |
SMITH, MARTIN (4232616) age: 26 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV477 of No 6 Sqn, which crashed into rising ground at Thack Moor near Penrith as it transitioned from VMC to IMC. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery |
26 Nov |
DURANCE, STEPHEN JOHN (G8010257) age: 19 |
Jnr Tech |
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. He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon |
YATES, RODNEY VAL (Q0586390) age: 38 |
Chf Tech |
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 |
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6 Dec |
LAW, LEONARD GEORGE WILFRED (J1627812) age: 48 |
WO |
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 |
10 Dec |
MASON, GERARD FRANCIS MARIO (F8011719) age: 19 |
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 St Patrick's Churchyard, Portaferry, Co. Down |
14 Dec |
HAMBLIN, MICHAEL (H8087668) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Coltishall 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 St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
15 Dec |
HAMILTON, DAVID (W4238643) age: 34 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Elgin. He is buried in The Bent Cemetery, Hamilton. |
20 Dec |
HARRIS, ALAN IVAN (Q0575846) age: 50 |
Chf 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 Hull Northern Cemetery |
21 Dec |
PATERSON, CAROLE JANET (L8048009) age: 19 |
LACW |
She was serving at RAF Halton where she died suddenly, cause unknown and is buried in Wishaw Cemetery. |
25 Dec |
BRAIDFORD, LOWINGHAM THOMAS (R8072192) age: 26 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Linton-on-Ouse and died from injuries sustained on 14 December when the car in which he was travelling collided with an articulated lorry on the A52 at Sedgebrook, his death is registered in Derby. He was cremated at York Crematorium. |
26 Dec |
BARRETT, ARTHUR WILLIAM (W0577809) age: 49 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF High Wycombe 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 |
27 Dec |
GRAHAM, DAVID JOHN (G8087863) age: 20 |
SAC |
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 |
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