Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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2 Jan |
CHAPPELL, JAMES KENNETH (P1685231) age: 52 |
M Plt |
He was serving at RAF Newton 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 Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford |
4 Jan |
STEED, DAVID JOHN (A4282849) age: 41 |
SAC |
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 Birmingham. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
12 Jan |
EPPS, ALAN WILLIAM JOHN (F8079465) age: 27 |
SAC |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
14 Jan |
THOMAS, CARADOG (576299) age: 51 |
Wg Cdr |
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 Swansea. He was cremated at Coity Crematorium, Bridgend |
23 Jan |
IVORY, WILLIAM EMMS (5200689) age: 26 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving with No 202 Sqn at RAF Leconfield but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Uxbridge as his death was registered in Hillingdon. He is buried in Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch, New Zealand |
25 Jan |
WELLS, DONALD (578703) age: 48 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 |
28 Jan |
SHIPTON, RAYMOND (P1945009) age: 29 |
Cpl |
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 was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
30 Jan |
PARKHOUSE, HARRY (C0945864) age: 52 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Machrihanish at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Campbeltown. He is buried in Kilkerran Cemetery, Campbeltown. |
31 Jan |
GIBSON, LEONARD OWEN (N0591672) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Cosford when he died suddenly, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wrexham. He was cremated at Landican Crematorium, Birkenhead. |
31 Jan |
JONES, JOHN MICHAEL (P1949690) age: 27 |
Sgt |
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 Ogwr, Mid Glamorgan. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
ROWLAND, WILLIAM FREDERICK (S8079635) age: 31 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Machrihanish at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Campbeltown. He is buried in Kilkerran Cemetery, Campbeltown. |
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15 Feb |
O'DWYER, JOHN MICHAEL (609298) age: 32 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, XF274 of the Royal Aircraft Establishment which crashed near the control tower at RAE Farnborough after control was lost during an asymmetric overshoot. He was cremated at The Park Crematorium, Aldershot |
15 Feb |
SMITH, GORDON LAMONT (2559051) age: 40 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was a Flight Medical Officer and was killed whilst flying in Meteor T Mk 7, XF274 of the Royal Aircraft Establishment which crashed near the control tower at RAE Farnborough after control was lost during an asymmetric overshoot. He was cremated at The Park Crematorium, Aldershot |
23 Feb |
BOWEN, BARRY BASSETT (G2417753) age: 44 |
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 Hendon Cemetery |
26 Feb |
DREDGE, RICHARD JOHN (5201830) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Wyton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Headington Crematorium |
27 Feb |
TUTTY, MARK EDWARD (H0625994) age: 54 |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
SYNNOTT, CHRISTOPHER ADRIAN (Y4037190) age: 51 |
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 is buried in Market Drayton Cemetery |
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22 Mar |
BRICE, PETER EDWARD (4335148) age: 37 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Winterbourne Gunner but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Michael's' Churchyard, Winterbourne Earl, Salisbury |
24 Mar |
CROWTHER, DAVID HALLAM (3509876) age: 43 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH618 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Sunderland after it became uncontrollable following a collision with Buccaneer, XV156 during a simulated air-to-air refuelling exercise. His body was probably not recovered. |
24 Mar |
EVANS, TERENCE PATRICK (8025855) age: 21 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH618 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Sunderland after it became uncontrollable following a collision with Buccaneer, XV156 during a simulated air-to-air refuelling exercise. His body was probably not recovered. |
24 Mar |
PRICE, JOHN ARTHUR (8025304) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH618 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Sunderland after it became uncontrollable following a collision with Buccaneer, XV156 during a simulated air-to-air refuelling exercise. His body was probably not recovered. |
24 Mar |
SLATTER, PETER JOSEPH LEO (3507505) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Victor K Mk 1A, XH618 of No 57 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Sunderland after it became uncontrollable following a collision with Buccaneer, XV156 during a simulated air-to-air refuelling exercise. His body was probably not recovered. |
25 Mar |
DINSLEY, EDWARD (X1595249) age: 50 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF West Drayton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in West Drayton Cemetery |
26 Mar |
BROWN, HANS RONALD HENRY (F8012230) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Neatishead at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Boston. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
28 Mar |
OLDHAM, ALAN EDWARD (H8076074) age: 24 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Akrotiri and was lost whilst attempting to sail from Crete to Britain on the trimaran 'Llandwynn of Anglesey' capsized 90 miles west of Crete. |
28 Mar |
LUCAS, CAROL (J4175735) age: 37 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Scampton and was lost whilst attempting to sail from Crete to Britain on the trimaran 'Llandwynn of Anglesey' capsized 90 miles west of Crete, his 12 year old son, Martin, also being lost. |
29 Mar |
D'ARCY, MICHAEL AUSTIN CVO (57539) age: 49 |
A/Cdre |
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 Wycombe. He is buried in Witley Parish Churchyard, Godalming |
29 Mar |
COPELAND, JOHN (T4281677) age: 41 |
Cpl |
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 Rutland. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering |
HAMPTON, DAVID LESLIE (5044542) age: 36 |
A/Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 6, XR762 of No 11 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Akrotiri during a tail chase. He was cremated at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe |
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11 Apr |
NAYLOR, RICHARD JOHN (3134445) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
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 Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster |
14 Apr |
CARR, ROBERT EIRIK (5202176) age: 21 |
A/Plt Off |
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 Southampton. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
16 Apr |
CARLSEN, MERVYN (Q4265765) age: 31 |
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 Richmond, Yorks. He is buried in Catterick Parish Cemetery |
17 Apr |
CARROLL, VINCENT GERALD (C4039920) age: 43 |
A/WO |
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 St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton |
19 Apr |
LAMBERT, IVAN STANHOPE (S1949605) age: 27 |
Cpl |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Apr |
NANCARROW, FRANK VERNON DFC (173056) age: 52 |
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 Southampton. He was cremated at Porchester Crematorium, Gosport |
25 Apr |
VALENTINE, ANTHONY ARTHUR (C1941935) age: 30 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Brize Norton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
27 Apr |
REES, JOHN CHARLES (582599) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
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 Cambridge. He is buried in Wattisham Baptist Chapel |
29 Apr |
WOOD, LESLIE (1595331) age: 51 |
Flt Lt |
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. He was cremated at Grimsby Crematorium |
29 Apr |
BROOK, RAYMOND (N4129802) age: 39 |
Flt Sgt |
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 Claro. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
WRIGHT, KEITH RUSSELL (F8014278) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Masirah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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6 May |
HORN, MATTHEW (E4262990) age: 32 |
Cpl |
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 |
6 May |
LANE, VIVIAN GEORGE JAMES (L4144891) age: 39 |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
8 May |
GRANT, DAVID GEORGE MACKIE (B4020159) age: 45 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF West Drayton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
12 May |
HAMPSON, DERECK (F1929639) age: 36 |
Sgt |
He was either serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
23 May |
BARRON, IAN (W4035403) age: 43 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Gan when he died suddenly, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
26 May |
WICKSTEAD, NEIL JOHN (Q8107846) age: 18 |
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 Bangor. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
29 May |
LAX, GEOFFREY (J8113672) age: 19 |
AC |
He was serving at RAF Locking and died from injuries sustained when he fell 50ft from the top of a multi-storey car-park in Weston-super-Mare. He is buried in Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery. |
STOTT, ALBERT (F4044849) age: 43 |
Sgt |
He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Northolt at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lockerbie? Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
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7 Jun |
DUCKWORTH, PETER (Q8106349) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Tameside. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
8 Jun |
WILKINSON, JOHN WILLIAM (J8114939) age: 24 |
LAC |
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 in the 4th Quarter. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
8 Jun |
REES, ROY DANIEL (A4000690) age: 45 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Henlow but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Bedford Crematorium |
11 Jun |
SYMES, HENRIECH WERNER ROLF (P8010396) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
25 Jun |
COGSWELL, ALAN DOUGLAS MILTON (M1313853) age: 52 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Sealand and died in an ambulance en-route to Chester Royal Infirmary after collapsing on a boat in the River Dee near Sandy Lane, Chester. He is buried in St Deiniol Churchyard, Hawarden. |
26 Jun |
WARD, GARY LAURENCE (K8081833) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF High Wycombe and was found hanged in his rented garage in Wood Street, Stourbridge. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
30 Jun |
ALDERTON, PETER JOHN MBE (575552) age: 51 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Benson but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
THOMAS, ROLAND KENELM (D4197064) age: 36 |
Sgt |
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 Scunthorpe Crematorium |
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29 Jul |
LEWIS, THOMAS OWEN (4232591) age: 32 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WB562 of No 7 Air Experience Flt which crashed on the disused airfield at Winthorpe after control was lost during aerobatics. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
29 Jul |
RICHARDS, GWYN ELFED RAFVR(T) (1810982) age: 50 |
Flt Lt |
The OC, Bovington Sqn ATC, he was killed whilst flying in Chipmunk T Mk 10, WB562 of No 7 Air Experience Flt which . He is buried in St Lawrence's Churchyard, Bovington |
MASSEY, KENNETH THOMAS (X1457902) age: 52 |
M Plt |
He was serving at RAF Marham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Chester & Ellesmere Port. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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11 Aug |
SMITH, ANTHONY FALKLAND (G8074555) age: 25 |
SAC |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
11 Aug |
DOVE, BARRY (L0576042) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at No 232 OCU, RAF Marham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Kings Lynn. He is buried in Marham Cemetery. |
13 Aug |
REILLY, JOHN JAMES (F4200589) age: 36 |
Chf Tech |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
17 Aug |
BARNES, BRIAN JOHN (L8079433) age: 27 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Finningley but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
20 Aug |
ROBINSON, LEONARD STUART (A8014847) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
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 |
SURTEES, RONALD (G8013488) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Beverley. He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Leconfield |
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6 Sep |
DUFF, JOHN DAVID (R8093711) age: 21 |
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 Moffat. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
6 Sep |
BECKLEY, STEPHEN (4232484) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving with No 233 OCU, RAF Wittering and had just completed a display at RNAS Yeovilton when he was killed when he was accidentally ejected from his aircraft as he was getting out of it. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering. |
13 Sep |
RIDDLE, PAUL ANTHONY (B8015406) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Brawdy at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Haverfordwest. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
13 Sep |
TULLY, JAMES SCOTT (H8008877) age: 23 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Brawdy at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Haverfordwest. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
15 Sep |
MASON, IVOR MANSEL (592157) age: 45 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Claro. He is buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery. |
23 Sep |
ANDERSON, LAURENCE JOHN (608738) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and was killed when the Land Rover in which he was travelling collided with an articulated lorry at Dole in France and burst into flames. He is buried in Church of Our Lady & St Walston, Costessy, nr Norwich. |
23 Sep |
McLAVEN, PATRICK TERRANCE (C0585475) age: 42 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and was killed when the Land Rover in which he was travelling collided with an articulated lorry at Dole in France and burst into flames. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery. |
23 Sep |
GOLDSWORTHY, JOHN (A8079166) age: 24 |
Jnr Tech |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
27 Sep |
HARDWICK, ROY EVAN AFM (U0576523) age: 51 |
M AEOP |
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 Oxford. He is buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Benson |
30 Sep |
HATTON, MARK ANTHONY (579673) age: 47 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Maidstone. He was cremated at Binters Park Crematorium |
NEWTON, COLIN RICHARD (L0686027) age: 32 |
Sgt |
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 Lincoln. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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5 Oct |
KERSHAW, ARTHUR JAMES (L4035565) age: 44 |
Flt Sgt |
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 North Cotswold. He is buried in St Peter's Churchyard, Little Rissington |
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7 Oct |
SIMONS (SYMONS), ROBERT (S4004816) age: 48 |
Flt 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 Plymouth. He is buried in Kirkmaiden Cemetery, Wigtown |
10 Oct |
HULSE, CHRISTOPHER NORMAN (608215) age: 34 |
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 Lewes. He was cremated at Eastbourne Crematorium |
14 Oct |
ATKINS, PETER JOHN (C1940043) age: 31 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XM645 of No 9 Sqn, which broke up and landed on houses in Malta during an overshoot at RAF Luqa, a civilian was also killed. He is buried in Nettleham Cemetery, Lincolnshire |
14 Oct |
BARROW, THOMAS GORDON (S3518944) age: 39 |
Chf Tech |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XM645 of No 9 Sqn, which broke up and landed on houses in Malta during an overshoot at RAF Luqa, a civilian was also killed. He is buried in Agherton Cemetery, Portstewart |
14 Oct |
BEEDEN, DAVID WILLIAM (4173757) age: 38 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XM645 of No 9 Sqn, which broke up and landed on houses in Malta during an overshoot at RAF Luqa, a civilian was also killed. He is buried in Nettleham Cemetery, Lincolnshire |
14 Oct |
LAMBERT, ERNEST STANLEY (2533541) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XM645 of No 9 Sqn, which broke up and landed on houses in Malta during an overshoot at RAF Luqa, a civilian was also killed. He is buried in Nettleham Cemetery, Lincolnshire |
14 Oct |
PULMAN, GORDON ANTHONY (4231647) age: |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XM645 of No 9 Sqn, which broke up and landed on houses in Malta during an overshoot at RAF Luqa, a civilian was also killed. He is buried in Nettleham Cemetery, Lincolnshire |
16 Oct |
WAKE, ANTHONY HILLARY (R8097571) age: 27 |
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 Bullington. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
18 Oct |
YOUNG, WILLIAM PROUDFOOT (R1948911) age: 29 |
Cpl |
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 Inveresk. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
19 Oct |
WALSTER, JOHN GRAHAM (G8105631) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Rotherham. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
24 Oct |
McHUGH, LAWRENCE (N1962252) age: 24 |
A/Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Benson and was stabbed to death in his married quarters, possibly by his wife. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
29 Oct |
BABST, EDGAR FRANCIS (153053) age: 51 |
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 Westminster. He was cremated at Newcastle upon Tyne Crematorium |
30 Oct |
HOPPERTON, GORDON HENRY MBE (551289) age: 55 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at RAF Neatishead at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North Walsham. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
31 Oct |
MITCHINSON, IAN FRANCIS (4335034) age: 37 |
Flt Lt |
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 Chislehurst Cemetery |
31 Oct |
COUPLAND, MARTIN (J8088440) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Kai Tak at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
31 Oct |
HEATHCOTE, JOHN ORROCK (3515033) age: 41 |
Flt Lt |
He was probably serving with the Sultan of Oman's Air Force at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Christian Cemetery, Muscat. |
GRAY, NORMAN WILSON (K4290921) age: 28 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Scampton but died in the RAF Hospital at Halton after a short illness. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
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13 Nov |
KING, FRANK REGINALD (203447) age: 52 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Chichester. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium |
21 Nov |
SCHOFIELD, BRIAN (H8106342) age: 23 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Chester & Ellesmere Port. He is buried in Overpool Cemetery, Ellesmere Port |
23 Nov |
GORTON, DEREK (G8119551) age: 18 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Valley and was killed when he came off his motorcycle at Pen-y-Parc Farm, Lloc, near Holywell. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
25 Nov |
WARD, MICHAEL (H4026195) age: 49 |
Cpl |
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 Chippenham. He is buried in Hullavington Cemetery |
26 Nov |
PHILLIPOWSKY, JOHN DESMOND (C4137128) age: 43 |
Chf Tech |
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 Lincoln. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
28 Nov |
JONES, KENNETH (N4004731) age: 47 |
WO |
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 St Mary's Churchyard, Watton |
28 Nov |
PENNINGTON, JAMES DAVID DIXON (2608979) age: 43 |
Wg Cdr |
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 was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium |
RILEY, JOHN (T4021963) age: 46 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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4 Dec |
ROBERTS, JOHN PETER MITCHELL (F8020137) age: 18 |
App |
He was either serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
4 Dec |
BROOKS, MICHAEL JAMES (D1962229) age: 24 |
SAC |
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 |
6 Dec |
MULDOON, HUGH (B8114459) age: 17 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Coningsby where he was killed in an accident. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
6 Dec |
HART, MICHAEL JOHN (A1942778) age: 31 |
Cpl |
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 Bristol. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
13 Dec |
MASSEY, BERNARD (W4240929) age: 35 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Marham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Kingston upon Thames. He was cremated at Cottingley Hall Crematorium, Leeds |
17 Dec |
JELLICOE, BRIAN ALAN (4231905) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV463 of No 41 Sqn, which flew into the Solway Firth near Mawbury after control was lost. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery |
17 Dec |
TENNET, HENRY KEITH (5201815) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV463 of No 41 Sqn, which flew into the Solway Firth near Mawbury after control was lost. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery |
21 Dec |
RUSSELL, WILLIAM (N2418979) age: 45 |
Sgt |
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 |
22 Dec |
HAMLETT, DAVID ANDREW (P8103546) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Henlow and was killed when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a stationary lorry which had already been in a collision with two cars on the A361 near Devizes. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
24 Dec |
SIDWELLS, PETER (T4193627) age: 39 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Tengah at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
27 Dec |
MILBURN, HARRY (M0578726) age: 50 |
WO |
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 |
28 Dec |
BOBBY, FREDERICK JOHN (N4238719) age: 35 |
Cpl |
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 Norwich Outer. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Thetford |
28 Dec |
MILLER, DERRICK FRANCIS (153186) age: 52 |
Gp Capt |
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 Eastgate Cemetery |
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