Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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10 Jan |
CATLIN, KENNETH (F8093167) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Lewisham Crematorium |
13 Jan |
NAGAN, VISVANATHAN (4181843) age: 41 |
Flt Lt |
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 |
15 Jan |
SWAN, JOHN HARRY (F0553081) age: 54 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF St Mawgan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in St Austell. He was cremated at Truro Crematorium. |
16 Jan |
HOYLE, JOHN (M4010599) age: 47 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Hillingdon. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery |
19 Jan |
SIMPSON, WILLIAM BREMNER (F8109983) age: 23 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Coningsby and was killed when the RAF Mini he was driving, failed to take a sharp bend and overturned into a lamp-post (Stamford?) whilst being over the legal drink driving limit. He is buried in Coningsby Cemetery. |
24 Jan |
HUMPHREY, SIR ANDREW HENRY GCB, OBE, DFC, AFC (33543) age: 56 |
MRAF |
He was serving as the Chief of the Defence Staff when he died from cancer in the RAF Hospital, Halton. He was cremated at Headington Crematorium |
25 Jan |
GILLIES, IAN (G8207236) age: 36 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Rudloe Manor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Kilmarnock Cemetery. |
27 Jan |
BISSETT, JOHN PATRICK (Q1960010) age: 28 |
Sgt |
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 Worksop. He is buried in Retford Cemetery |
27 Jan |
BLOOMER, JILL LESLEY (B8056586) age: 19 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF Brize Norton at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in Worksop. She was cremated at Doncaster Crematorium |
McEVOY, MICHAEL DENNIS (T8095349) age: 26 |
Cpl |
He was serving with the RAF Police 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 was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
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7 Feb |
WARD, RONALD CYRIL (G3525361) age: 37 |
Sgt |
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 Shrewsbury Cemetery |
12 Feb |
COMBES, DUNCAN ROBERT (Q8080375) age: 29 |
SAC |
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 Leeds. He was cremated at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland |
25 Feb |
STEIN, DOUGLAS GRAHAM (5202586) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XZ120 of No 2 Sqn, which crashed near the Nordhorn Ranges after failing to recover from diving attack. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
DONALD, ROBERT MORRISON (R8142315) age: 22 |
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 Newark. He is buried in Turlundy Cemetery, Aberdeenshire |
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5 Mar |
MANCHESTER, JOHN (X0577729) age: 53 |
WO |
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 |
7 Mar |
BATES, KENNETH (S4275469) age: 40 |
Cpl |
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. He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium |
8 Mar |
GREER, JOHN (S8131286) age: 24 |
Jnr Tech |
He was either serving at RAF Wroughton or died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in Shotts Cemetery, Lanarkshire |
13 Mar |
SCOFIELD, BARRY MICHAEL EVELYN (B0688559) age: 31 |
Sgt |
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 |
18 Mar |
TOWLE, RICHARD (Q8095721) age: 23 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Waddington 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 |
20 Mar |
KENNEDY, FREDERICK TREVOR (C8015262) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Waddington and was killed when his car collided with another on Rectory Lane, Wanlip, Leicester. He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium. |
23 Mar |
LAKEMAN, BRIAN DENVER HOOKE (T1922922) age: 43 |
Sgt |
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 Bristol. He was cremated at Canford Crematorium, Bristol |
30 Mar |
TWEEDALE, PETER DAVID (R8101787) age: 22 |
SAC |
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 Woodfield Cemetery, Huddersfield |
BETHELL, PETER PHILIP (578909) age: 51 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium |
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5 Apr |
MORTIMER, TERENCE (S4151760) age: 43 |
Chf Tech |
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 St Pancras. He was cremated at Efford Crematorium, Plymouth |
9 Apr |
WATSON, LINDA ANN (R8051453) age: 21 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF Laarbruch at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. She was cremated at Downs Crematorium, Brighton |
12 Apr |
TONGUE, TREVOR WILLIAM (583585) age: 46 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bedford. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade |
17 Apr |
CLARKE, MICHAEL (S4291145) age: 30 |
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 Bedford. He is buried in Kingsthorpe Cemetery |
17 Apr |
HARRIS, KEITH CONRAN (Y1962127) age: 26 |
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 Forres. He is buried in Blairgowrie Cemetery. |
28 Apr |
HILL, ROBERT PETRIE (K4183329) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was serving with the RAF Police 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 |
ARMITAGE, JOHN PHILIP (8025475) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH137 of No 39 Sqn, which crashed into a housing estate in Huntingdon after control was lost during an asymmetric overshoot at RAF Wyton. He is buried in Houghton & Wyton Cemetery |
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3 May |
DAVIES, LAWRENCE ANDREW (8024996) age: 26 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 9, XH137 of No 39 Sqn, which crashed into a housing estate in Huntingdon after control was lost during an asymmetric overshoot at RAF Wyton. He is buried in Houghton & Wyton Cemetery |
3 May |
PYE, ALAN AUBREY (Y1893153) age: 54 |
M Sig |
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 is buried in Houghton & Wyton Cemetery |
8 May |
RAMAGE, IAN LACHLAN HUNTER (56402) age: 54 |
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 North Dorset. He is buried in Long Burton Parish Churchyard, Sherbourne |
20 May |
MORAN, GERARD (V1596386) age: 53 |
Cpl |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Kingston upon Thames. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham. |
23 May |
BOOTY, CHRISTOPHER DAVID (4258253) age: 36 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Brampton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds |
29 May |
WELBOURN, PAUL EDWARD (G1944086) age: 32 |
Sgt |
He was either serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Aylesbury Crematorium |
29 May |
D'AGUIAR, ANDREW MALCOLM (T8071825) age: 26 |
Cpl |
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 Dundee. He is buried in St Michael's Cemetery, Leuchars. |
30 May |
FOWLIE, ALISTAIR CHARLES (M4290744) age: 30 |
Cpl |
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 Minnigaff. He was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium. |
30 May |
BULLER, CLIVE GORDON (P8008748) age: 25 |
Cpl |
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 Market Harborough. He was cremated at Little Hardwick Crematorium |
RUCK, KEVIN JAMES (B8107917) age: 20 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Episkopi at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon |
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13 Jun |
HOWLEY, ROBERT SAMUEL AFC (508045) age: 37 |
Flt Lt |
He was probably on exchange with the Royal Navy and was killed whilst flying Gazelle HT Mk 2, XX415 of the Fleet Air Arm, which collided with XW859 during a display practice at RNAS Culdrose. He was cremated at Penmount Crematorium, Truro. |
14 Jun |
PENN, TIMOTHY VALENTINE (5202469) age: 23 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX978 of No 31 Sqn, which crashed about 20 miles from Bremen in Germany after hitting power cables and striking the ground in a tail down attitude during a low level navigation sortie. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
19 Jun |
BARBER, KELVIN (L8118102) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Leuchars at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Bilston Cemetery. |
20 Jun |
VAUGHAN, ALAN (Q8071383) age: 29 |
SAC |
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 London. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
24 Jun |
GRIMSHAW, CHARLES KEITH (W4189171) age: 39 |
Flt Sgt |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Westminster. He was cremated at Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds |
DOWDS, OWEN (B4007282) age: 48 |
WO |
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 Bromley. He is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery |
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2 Jul |
VAUGHAN, EDWARD (G8012724) age: 23 |
Jnr 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 Haverfordwest. He was cremated at St Helen's Crematorium |
3 Jul |
VELLA, GUIDO JOHN CARMEL (796120) age: 43 |
Cpl |
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 Tarxien Cemetery, Malta |
9 Jul |
LOADER, DAVID ALAN (P8116442) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Carleton Cemetery, Blackpool. |
12 Jul |
BOURNE, WILLIAM NEIL (P4276980) age: 34 |
Cpl |
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 Brookwood Cemetery |
18 Jul |
DUNNE, AUGUSTINE MICHAEL (J4248630) age: 39 |
Sgt |
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, Lyneham |
21 Jul |
HILL, DONALD LESLEY (Q4289647) age: 41 |
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 North Walsham. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
29 Jul |
GRAHAM, RUSSELL FERGUSON (2622419) age: 25 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX148 of No 226 OCU Sqn, which he abandoned near Whittingham in Northumberland after it rolled into a steep dive during a simulated attack but it too late. He was cremated at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh |
29 Jul |
HINCHLIFF, JOHN STEPHEN (4232479) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX148 of No 226 OCU Sqn, which he abandoned near Whittingham in Northumberland after it rolled into a steep dive during a simulated attack but it too late. He is buried in Aberlour Cemetery |
29 Jul |
DUNN, JOHN STANLEY (E8127206) age: 19 |
LAC |
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 was cremated at Cambridge City Crematorium |
HARGREAVES, DEREK (Q4029440) age: 47 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in St Britius Churchyard, Brize Norton. |
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16 Aug |
CASSIE, FORBES WILLIAM MANN (P8015003) age: 22 |
Jnr 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 Sleaford. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
18 Aug |
HOWARTH, RONALD BEM (B4028676) age: 47 |
Flt Sgt |
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 Wrexham. He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium |
24 Aug |
McROBBIE, WILLIAM ROBERT (4011204) age: 48 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Brampton 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 |
25 Aug |
LEWIS, DAVID (K4260062) age: 37 |
Sgt |
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 Ogwr, Mid Glamorgan. He was cremated at Mid Glamorgan Crematorium |
29 Aug |
NIMMO, JOHN (W1785278) age: 53 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Digby but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Ruskington Cemetery, Sleaford |
GODFREY, ALLEN SYDNEY (E4240737) age: 40 |
Sgt |
He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Newton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bradford. He was cremated at Bradford Crematorium |
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6 Sep |
BATES, STEPHEN HENRY (8025659) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving as a Navigator with No 29 Sqn at RAF Coningsby when he was killed in a motor-cycle accident his death being registered in Sleaford. He was cremated at Boston Crematorium |
6 Sep |
FRASER, WILLIAM (508114) age: 41 |
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 Sleaford. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
12 Sep |
BRUCE, JAMES JOHN (B4022349) age: 48 |
Flt Sgt |
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 East Elloe. He is buried in Padstow Cemetery |
19 Sep |
SKIDMORE, PETER FREDRICK JAMES (C4044157) age: 45 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Brampton but died after a short illness, probably in the RAF Hospital at Ely. He is buried in New Cemetery, Huntingdon. |
19 Sep |
JACKSON, BRIAN DANIEL (C8077880) age: 26 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Oakhanger at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in North East Hampshire. He is buried in Borden Military Cemetery |
27 Sep |
SCOTT, WALTER ANTHONY (4246167) age: 41 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Josephs Cemetery, Cork. |
28 Sep |
ROBERTS, ROBERT JOHN (P1941004) age: 33 |
Cpl |
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 |
ROBERTSON, WILLIAM CARSTAIRS (T1960344) age: 29 |
Sgt |
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 St Andrews. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
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21 Oct |
HERVIEU, PAUL ANTHONY (G8114498) age: 19 |
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 Wantage. He was cremated at Jersey Crematorium |
24 Oct |
BOYD, MALCOLM GRIERSON (4036974) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
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 St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
31 Oct |
OWEN, DAVID HENRY JOHN RN () age: |
Lt |
A RN officer on exchange he was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2, XV348 of No 237 OCU, which crashed near Glomfjord in Norway after hitting power cables. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
STONE, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (G4245191) age: 40 |
Sgt |
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 |
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6 Nov |
KNOX, GARRY (E4282590) age: 31 |
Cpl |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Gloucester. He was cremated at Coney Hill Crematorium, Gloucester |
7 Nov |
REES, GARETH HUW OBE (503585Y) age: 46 |
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 Wrexham. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
14 Nov |
DYSON, ROLAND (P4027232) age: 48 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wildenrath at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Porth Levin Churchyard, Helston |
18 Nov |
PARSONS, COLLIN (P0583634) age: 46 |
Chf Tech |
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 Worting Road Cemetery, Basingstoke |
21 Nov |
BONNETT, KEITH (A1882313) age: 51 |
WO |
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 Four Ashes Cemetery, High Wycombe |
28 Nov |
TULLY, IAN MCMILLAN (W4263902) age: 36 |
Sgt |
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 |
28 Nov |
MELVILLE, ROBERT (S8133591) age: 20 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF North Luffenham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Leicestershire. He was cremated at Kirkcaldy Crematorium |
28 Nov |
TYDEMAN, JOHN THOMAS (L1591908) age: 52 |
M AEOP |
He was serving at RAF St Mawgan 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 St Eval Churchyard. |
CLARKE, RONALD SYDNEY (U4286042) age: 28 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Wildenrath 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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7 Dec |
WILLIAMSON, KENNETH (K3519005) age: 45 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Marham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He is buried in Marham Cemetery |
12 Dec |
PARNELL, WILFRED NIGEL (F1940539) age: 33 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Stafford but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium |
19 Dec |
WHINCUP, ANDREW MAURICE (S8123605) age: 18 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wittering and died from injuries sustained when his motorcycle collided with a car on the A607 near Belton in fog. He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium. |
21 Dec |
HOUGH, MARTIN (K8019254) age: 22 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Coltishall and was killed when his car overturned and crashed into trees at Sco Ruston, Norfolk. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Warsborough Village, Barnsley. |
21 Dec |
SIMPSON, GRAHAM (Q8019222) age: 20 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth and was killed when the car in which he was travelling overturned and crashed into trees at Sco Ruston, Norfolk. He is buried in Flettle Cemetery, Peterborough. |
22 Dec |
WHYTE, MURRAY DAVIE (R8089076) age: 24 |
SAC |
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 Rushcliffe. He is buried in Alyth Cemetery, Perthshire |
24 Dec |
COLLINS, THOMAS BERNARD (K8128661) age: 18 |
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 Bodmin. He is buried in St Tudy's Churchyard, St Tudy, Bodmin |
27 Dec |
LOVELLE, DESMOND RALPH (W4262753) 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 |
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