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Casualties - 1974


[February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December]

7 Jan

HALL, ROY WILLIAM  (N0583177) age: 43

Flt Sgt

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 Horncastle.  He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium

10 Jan

JONES, JAMES ROWLEY  (A4275537) age: 30

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 Newtownards Cemetery

12 Jan

SHENTON, REGINALD LANDRETH  (573162) age: 51

Flt Lt

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

16 Jan

COLE, JOHN MAURICE  (L1900635) age: 50

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Brampton 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 Boston Public Cemetery

18 Jan

LINDUS, RAYMOND GEORGE  (607128) age: 43

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF High Wycombe at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wycombe.  He is buried in Garden of Remembrance, Four Ashes Cemetery, Cryers Hill, Bucks

21 Jan

JENKINS, DAVID RAYMOND  (F1949533) age: 26

SAC

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Treorchy Cemetery

23 Jan

REVELL, GORDON  (2619509) age: 31

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 3, XV797 of No 4 Sqn, which crashed near Vreedepeel in Holland after he had ejected as a result of the aircraft getting into a series of rolls owing to a flapdrive failure, however his parachute failed to deploy after it was damaged.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard

23 Jan

JAMESON, JOHN  (B4278401) age: 33

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Hullavington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in Holsworthy Parish Churchyard

23 Jan

CASEY, WILLIAM THOMAS  (E8087253) age: 22

SAC

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 York Road Cemetery, Leeds

24 Jan

CHAMBERS, GEORGE  (F8089086) age: 28

SAC

He was serving at RAF Bicester at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Oxford.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium

26 Jan

BOURNE, MICHAEL PETER  (A1922175) age: 41

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 Overseas.  He is buried in Chua Chu Kang Christian Cemetery, Singapore

27 Jan

WHITING, BRIAN MALCOLM  (X0592712) age: 38

Flt Sgt

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 Midhurst.  He was cremated at Ruislip Crematorium

28 Jan

FLEMING, IAN  (K8073007) age: 23

SAC

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 was cremated at Porchester Crematorium, Gosport

31 Jan

GARDNER, GRAHAM  (506083) age: 37

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge and died from injuries sustained when he fell 80ft down the stairwell of the War Office after overbalancing whilst attempting to slide down the bannister.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium.

31 Jan

BERRY, WILLIAM BRIAN  (E1928945) age: 35

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Wittering and died suddenly at his home, 4 Waverley Gardens, Stamford, from a heart condition.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering.

4 Feb

BOLTON, KEVIN  (G8102768) age: 18

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 Richmond, Yorks.  He was cremated at Chanterlands Crematorium , Hull

7 Feb

LEAKER, GARETH OWEN  (8026106) age: 26

Plt Off

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 Ynys Mons, Anglesey.  He was cremated at Bangor Crematorium

9 Feb

NEWELL, JAMES FREDERICK AMBIM  (151514) age: 50

Wg Cdr

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

9 Feb

WILLIS, JOHN  (X4150312) age: 39

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Digby 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 Ruskington Cemetery, Sleaford

13 Feb

TINHAM, ALBERT ERNEST  (E4032902) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Odiham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Aldershot.  He is buried in Writtle Road Cemetery, Chelmsford

18 Feb

McCARTY, CHARLESWORTH HAROLD AXEL  (U4263802) age: 33

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Farnborough at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Aldershot.  He is buried in St Barnabas Churchyard, Cambridge

20 Feb

STOWE, KENNETH HENRY  (Y0906138) age: 54

Sgt

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

26 Feb

CROWTHER, NORMAN HENRY  (G2757424) age: 39

Sgt

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 Cambridge.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

1 Mar

PRATT, GILBERT RONALD  (G1581432) age: 51

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Linton-on-Ouse at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wakefield.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Newton-on-Ouse

3 Mar

BEVAN, GARETH ALAN  (E8001425) age: 20

SAC

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 Norwich.  He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium

3 Mar

WALFORD, MARTIN FENWICK  (H8014986) age: 18

Jnr Tech

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 Norwich.  He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium

10 Mar

JOHNSTONE, ROBERT DICKSON DFC  (123522) age: 54

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Sopley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bournemouth.  He is buried in Sopley Cemetery

13 Mar

JACKSON, ERNEST HENRY FREDERICK  (W1314616) age: 52

Flt Sgt

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 Aylesbury.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham.

14 Mar

GREENLAND, GEOFFREY DOUGLAS  (507545) age: 35

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Abingdon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Headington Crematorium, Oxford

15 Mar

SPILLER, JAMES EDWARD PETER  (D4253024) age: 44

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Stafford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wellington.  He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium

26 Mar

BLOXAM, ANDREW ROBY  (4233133) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 3, XV785 of No 4 Sqn, from which he ejected when the aircraft crashed and burst into flames after adopting a severe nose up attitude on landing at RAF Wildenrath but he duid not survive.  He is buried in St Nicholas' Parish Churchyard

26 Mar

WOOD, JOHN ADRIAN  (B4281387) age: 28

Cpl

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 Shire Lodge Cemetery, Corby

7 Apr

DUNBAR, ARTHUR  (X0619467) age: 53

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Church Fenton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Kirby Wharfe

9 Apr

TOVEY, LESLIE ARTHUR  (T0567317) age: 55

WO

He was serving at RAF Andover but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium

13 Apr

COLIN, ERIC ELISEE CLENCY  (U4159404) age: 47

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 Dacorum.  He is buried in Woodwells Farm Cemetery, Hemel Hempstead

16 Apr

GOW, DAVID MCKENZIE  (H0688464) age: 27

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

20 Apr

MacINNES, JOHN  (Q2714677) age: 40

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Buchan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Dartford.  He is buried in Balmoor Cemetery, Peterhead

25 Apr

TURNER, FRANCIS JAMES  (V1437236) age: 50

Flt 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 is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton

27 Apr

JACKSON, DAVID STANLEY  (608371) age: 32

Flt Lt

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 Bury St Edmunds.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

27 Apr

RONSON, ANTHONY ALAN  (D8085028) age: 22

SAC

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

3 May

MUNROE, DONALD  (4088415) age: 43

Flt Lt

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Amersham Crematorium

3 May

TAYLOR, EUAN BARR MCGREGOR  (L4286760) age: 30

Sgt

He was either serving at RAF Lyneham at the time of his death, or died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He was cremated at Swindon Crematorium

3 May

DAY, STEPHEN JAMES  (R8010739) age: 21

Jnr Tech

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

5 May

LEEDER, LESLIE BENJAMIN  (4030874) age: 43

Sqn Ldr

He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Mount Vernon Crematorium, Singapore.

6 May

DAWSON, ERIC NORMAN  (D4252878) age: 40

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Coningsby but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Boston Crematorium

7 May

COOKSON, EDWARD  (R0637972) age: 54

WO

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 Lincoln.  He is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald Churchyard, Finningley

8 May

MacDONALD, KENNETH  (54181) age: 51

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Ternhill at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Shropshire.  He was cremated at Shrewsbury Crematorium

11 May

ALSTEAD, NICHOLAS MARK  (C8081846) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Wyton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Huntingdon.  He is buried in Houghton & Wyton Cemetery

12 May

LAMB, ROY LESLIE  (3045737) age: 46

Wg Cdr

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 Newbury.  He was cremated at Headington Crematorium

15 May

GRAHAM, GORDON SELBY  (S4027468) age: 46

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Stornoway 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

17 May

ELLIOT, THOMAS ALAN  (578402) age: 48

Flt Lt

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 was cremated at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh.

22 May

WILSON, HUGH BORLAND  (N2455887) age: 42

Chf Tech

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 Lincoln.  He is buried in St Michael's Cemetery, Leuchars

24 May

THORP, KENNETH JOHN  (N4012969) age: 45

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Biggin Hill at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Witney.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium

24 May

BAYLIFF, KENNETH MALCOLM  (S4286202) age: 27

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Sealand and probably died in Chester Royal Infirmary, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Mochdea Crematorium, Colwyn Bay.

25 May

LAURIE, RICHARD CROSSLEY FARADAY  (3511211) age: 40

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 Witney.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Black Bourton

26 May

KELLY, JOHN  (J4198039) age: 44

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Odiham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Worthing.  He is buried in Odiham Cemetery

26 May

BARING-GOULD, MICHAEL ARTHUR  (A2548454) age: 40

Sgt

He was serving at RAF West Raynham and died in King's Lynn Hospital from injuries sustained when he was thrown out of his car when it overturned on a bend at Washpit Farm near Grimston, Norfolk.  He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium.

2 Jun

TURNILL, ROGER GRAHAM  (4231747) age: 30

Flt Lt

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 Westminster.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

3 Jun

DOMINY, DAVID BRIAN  (H8014307) age: 18

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF North Luffenham and died from head injuries sustained when he knocked off his motorcycle by a lorry on the A47 at the Glaston-Seaton crossroads.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, North Luffenham.

6 Jun

REID, JOHN  (E4180181) age: 36

Cpl

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 Haymarket, Edinburgh.  He was cremated at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh.

7 Jun

DUDGEON, DENIS ROBERT  (179708) age: 52

A/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 London.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

13 Jun

REES, CLIFFORD SAMUEL  (L0648183) age: 52

WO

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

21 Jun

OLIVER, STEPHEN ARTHUR JOHN  (B8009797) age: 21

Jnr Tech

He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Oxford.  He is buried in Sherborne Cemetery

27 Jun

CRUDDACE, THOMAS CHARLES  (L4144462) age: 41

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 Grantham.  He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium

28 Jun

WHITLOCK, PETER  (L4050683) age: 41

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Wyton 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 Cambridge Crematorium

30 Jun

GRIFFIN, WILLIAM KEITH  (H8097924) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Abingdon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon.  He is buried in Westbury Cemetery, Leigh, Wiltshire

30 Jun

WHITTAMORE, RONALD ALBERT  (D0647898) age: 53

WO

He was serving at RAF Digby 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 Digby Parish Churchyard

30 Jun

SHORT, MICHAEL STEPHEN  (R8012588) 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 Ynys Mons, Anglesey.  He is buried in Stapen Hill Road Cemetery, Burton on Trent

1 Jul

COLTHERD, DAVID JAMES  (R8012980) age: 20

LAC

He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth 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 Elgin Cemetery.

3 Jul

JEVON, STEPHEN DAVID  (C8103538) age: 18

LAC

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 Bath.  He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon

13 Jul

WHIPP, WILLIAM ROBERT  (R8102541) age: 19

SAC

He was serving at RAF Honington and was killed when his sports car collided head-on with another car near the Rymer Point caravan site, Honington.  He was cremated at Overdale Crematorium, Farnworth, Bolton.

26 Jul

JOHNSON, DENNIS LEON  (P8092641) age: 26

SAC

He was serving 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

26 Jul

THORNTON, KENNNETH  (R0574465) age: 51

WO

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 was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium.

9 Aug

BLUCKE, DAVID ROBERT KIDGELL  (607256) age: 42

Gp Capt

He was the son of AVM R S Blucke and OC, RAF Coningsby and was killed whilst flying Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV493 of No 41 Sqn, which collided with Pawnee, G-ASVK at Bexwell in Norfolk.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

9 Aug

KIRKLAND, TERENCE WESLEY  (608606) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV493 of No 41 Sqn, which collided with Pawnee, G-ASVK at Bexwell in Norfolk.  He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery

14 Aug

SCOTT, THOMAS  (C4262971) age: 31

SAC

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 Langholm.  He was cremated at Dumfries Crematorium.

14 Aug

BATTY, WILLIAM ALBERT  (X4042294) age: 49

A/Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Peterborough.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering

20 Aug

ARMSTRONG, AUSTEN ROBERT  (167581) age: 50

Sqn Ldr

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 Andover Burial Ground

21 Aug

GUILD, GRAHAM PAUL GORDON  (W4285611) age: 25

SAC

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

24 Aug

WINDALE, ANTHONY ERNEST  (H3513176) age: 40

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Leeming at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Cleveland.  He is buried in St Augustines Churchyard, Darlington

28 Aug

UPRICHARD, BRIAN DAVID  (8021009) age: 23

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 Drumbeg Parish Churchyard, Dunmurray

30 Aug

CHALKER, JOHN FREDERICK  (Q4274426) age: 45

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Ternhill at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Shropshire.  He was cremated at Shrewsbury Crematorium

4 Sep

FINCHAM, ERIC ROY  (T1950527) age: 27

SAC

He was serving at RAF Abingdon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon

4 Sep

MILLER, BRIAN VERNON  (1923742) age: 23

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He is buried in Melbourne Cemetery, Royston.

6 Sep

NICHOLSON, JOHN MORETON  (S4104167) age: 40

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Elgin.  He was cremated at Airedale and Wharfedale Crematorium.

10 Sep

WICKENS, DEREK PATRICK  (4043407) 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 Chichester.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium

16 Sep

WILLIAMS, DAVID PETER  (P8112099) age: 16

LAC

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.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

26 Sep

TUDOR, PETER MERVYN  (S8019109) age: 19

App

He was serving at RAF Locking 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 Horsham St Faith Crematorium

28 Sep

LIBURD, AUSTIN FRANKLYN  (V5051931) age: 40

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Spitalgate at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Cambridge.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell

28 Sep

FRISKIN, RANDOLPH AUBREY  (K8013454) 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 Shrewsbury.  He is buried in Shire Lodge Cemetery, Corby

30 Sep

HUGHES, DAVID JULIAN  (R1925526) age: 37

M Eng

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 was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium

1 Oct

CHANDLER, MICHAEL RUPERT THOMAS  (4036416) age: 45

Wg Cdr

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 St Marylebone.  He is buried in Seale Churchyard, Farnham

6 Oct

LAIRD, THOMAS GERARD  (S8095169) age: 23

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

7 Oct

HALLS, JOHN WILLIAM  (P8088560) age: 21

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 Gower.  He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery

10 Oct

KAVANAGH, DAVID FRANCIS  (H1948072) age: 27

SAC

He was serving at RAF Tengah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Kirkheaton Churchyard

19 Oct

LIVERSIDGE, LAWRENCE  (K4291999) age: 26

Cpl

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

19 Oct

BEVAN, GEORGE VICTOR  (T0549485) age: 55

WO

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

20 Oct

PRATT, RAYMOND MARCUS MCKENZIE OBE  (59965) age: 51

Gp Capt

He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Westminster.  He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium

26 Oct

PARNELL, RICHARD  (8022613) age: 25

Fg Off

He was serving at RAF Wildenrath and died in a rowing accident.  He was cremated at Hawkinge Crematorium.

4 Nov

JONES, GARY OWEN  (D8142637) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Wyton and died in an ambulance en-route to Addenbrooke's Hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident.  He was cremated at Yarmouth Crematorium.

7 Nov

GOULD, RALPH  (4027417) age: 44

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 Witney.  He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Black Bourton

11 Nov

MAGEE, JOSEPH PAUL  (A8109370) age: 18

LAC

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 Cambridge.  He is buried in Scottow Cemetery

12 Nov

COOPER, PETER  (N4171832) age: 37

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Doncaster.  He was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster

15 Nov

KENDALL, WILLIAM MICHAEL MBE  (549745) age: 54

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Locking but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Worle Crematorium, Weston-super-Mare

15 Nov

HALCROW, PETER WYNNE  (Y3517389) age: 41

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wittering but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium

18 Nov

COLLIS, JOHN MERVYN  (B0595632) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Little Rissington 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 Peter's Churchyard, Little Rissington

20 Nov

PLATT, HENRY ARTHUR  (W4167087) age: 53

Cpl

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 is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney

25 Nov

EVANS, ERNEST THOMAS EDWARD GM  (574485) age: 51

Sqn Ldr

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 Doncaster.  He was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster

13 Dec

WHITTLE, STEPHEN WILLIAM  (C8108547) age: 18

AC

He was serving at RAF Cosford and was killed in an accident, no further details, his death being registered in Wrexham.  He was cremated at Bushbury Crematorium.

13 Dec

MUNDELL, DAVID CARRICK  (F8019189) age: 18

App

He was serving at RAF Locking 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 is buried in Milton Road Cemetery, Weston-super-Mare

15 Dec

HOLLEY, DAVID ROBERT  (A1940257) age: 30

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Akrotiri at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Waterlooville Crematorium, Portsmouth

16 Dec

LUDLOW, JOHN PETER  (D4271981) age: 30

SAC

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

18 Dec

JEFFREY, ALLAN WILKIE DFM  (P1551465) age: 52

M Nav

He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth 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

DUNN, NORMAN MICHAEL JAMES  (Q8089764) age: 22

SAC

He was serving at RAF Boulmer at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Appleby.  He is buried in St Michael's Churchyard, Church Brough, Kirby Stephen

28 Dec

DOBSON, JOHN  (X4138837) age: 39

Sgt

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 Jokerbos Cemetery

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