Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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9 Jan |
RICHARDS, DAVID JOHN (B1950514) age: 29 |
SAC |
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 St John's & St Helen's Churchyard, Wroughton |
15 Jan |
TINKER, DONALD WILLIAM (R8082289) age: 31 |
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 is buried in Mendham Village Churchyard |
23 Jan |
GASKELL, ALLAN (A0680156) age: 39 |
M ALM |
He was killed whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW205 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed at Voss in Norway after the cabin door broke away and struck the tail rotor. He was cremated at Aldershot Garrison Crematorium |
23 Jan |
TOMLINS, BRIAN (1961437) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW205 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed at Voss in Norway after the cabin door broke away and struck the tail rotor. He was cremated at Aldershot Garrison Crematorium |
24 Jan |
HARRISON, ARTHUR GEORGE (2495355) age: 45 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Neatishead but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
30 Jan |
BENNEE, MAURICE JAMES (608727) age: 32 |
Sqn Ldr |
He died from injuries sustained on 23 Jan 1978 whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW205 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed at Voss in Norway after the cabin door broke away and struck the tail rotor. He is buried in Odiham Cemetery |
30 Jan |
McDERMOTT, IAN MICHAEL (E8124404) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Kings Lynn. He was cremated at Blackleys Crematorium, Middleton, Manchester |
31 Jan |
MAXWELL, JOHN (H8127915) age: 19 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Peterhead. He is buried in Church Gresley Cemetery, Burton-on-Trent. |
31 Jan |
McCANN, THOMAS JAMES (N1912958) age: 51 |
Sgt |
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 Rayleigh Cemetery, Essex |
BOYD, JOHN ALEXANDER (G8085602) age: 27 |
A/Cpl |
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 Wigtown Top Cemetery |
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3 Feb |
McAULIFFE, GLYNNE DEREK (T8141955) age: 24 |
SAC |
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 Torquay Crematorium |
3 Feb |
TOPHAM, LESLIE NICHOLAS (C8106867) age: 24 |
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 Pontypool. He was cremated at Usk Crematorium, Gwent |
6 Feb |
McINTOSH, IAIN ALEXANDER (500674) age: 51 |
A/Cdre |
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 |
10 Feb |
DAVIS, JOHN WILLIAM (L2297185) age: 53 |
WO |
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 Chichester. He is buried in St Chad's Churchyard, Dunholme |
15 Feb |
HARPER, ANNE (8039038Q) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
She was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in Sheffield. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
25 Feb |
O'BRIEN, TERENCE PUGH (3129832) age: 48 |
Wg Cdr |
He was serving at HQ, AAFNE and was killed in a skiing accident. He was cremated at Haslum Crematorium, Norway. |
HAZELL, DENNIS GEORGE AFC (4072330) age: 47 |
Wg Cdr |
He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XR981 of Red Arrows, which crashed at RAF Kemble after striking the ground during an aerobatic sortie. He is buried in Hillingdon Cemetery |
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3 Mar |
NOBLE, STEPHEN EDWARD (8025303) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Gnat T Mk 1, XR981 of Red Arrows, which crashed at RAF Kemble after striking the ground during an aerobatic sortie. He is buried in Gloucester City Crematorium |
5 Mar |
KERR, ROBERT MCKENDRICK (K1941581) age: 34 |
Cpl |
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 St Oswalds Parish Churchyard, Oswestry |
7 Mar |
McGHIE, DEREK PETER (H8109492) age: 26 |
SAC |
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 |
8 Mar |
BROCKHURST, PHILIP ANDREW (G8130238) age: 18 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Bristol. He was cremated at Cranford Crematorium |
12 Mar |
BROGAN, FRANCIS HARRY (C8112287) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Lyneham and committed suicide by shooting himself, after forcing police to lay siege to his flat in Calne. He is buried in Gidlow Cemetery, Standish. |
16 Mar |
HIPKISS, KEVIN (E8102158) age: 22 |
SAC |
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 |
18 Mar |
HOGG, DAVID WILLIAM (L8117132) age: 23 |
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 Northumberland N 2nd. He was cremated at Ayr Crematorium |
19 Mar |
MILTON, ROBERT JOHN FREDERICK (G1890554) age: 53 |
M AEOP |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
19 Mar |
WOOD, JOHN RICHARD (H8123849) age: 21 |
Jnr 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 Cambridge. He was cremated at Leicester Crematorium |
24 Mar |
KING, HENRY (Q1818889) age: 54 |
M Sig |
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 Huntingdon. He is buried in Brampton Cemetery |
31 Mar |
FITCHETT, JOSEPH (X4252069) age: 46 |
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 St Mary's Cemetery, Micklefield, Leeds |
31 Mar |
SHARMAN, STEPHEN (K8121347) age: 20 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Stafford and was killed whilst riding his moped when he was hit by a car as he pulled out a junction on the Beaconside Road, Stafford. He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium. |
BOWEREN, EDWARD CHARLES (C8108662) age: 24 |
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 Boston. He was cremated at Horsham St Faiths Crematorium |
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1 Apr |
MUNDELL, STEPHEN PAUL (T8019654) age: 19 |
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. He was cremated at St John's Crematorium, Woking |
6 Apr |
BLACKWOOD, SIMON PAUL (A8128493) age: 20 |
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 Rochford District Council Cemetery |
6 Apr |
GOODE, WAYNE ROBIN (D8131570) age: 17 |
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 Braintree Cemetery |
12 Apr |
ROCKLEY, JANICE ADAIR (F8056205) age: 19 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF Lossiemouth and was injured in a car accident near Inverness, later being transferred to Aberdeen but possibly died en-route as her death was registered in Elgin. She was cremated at Barnsley Crematorium. |
14 Apr |
THOMPSON, ALBERT EDWARD (M3500774) age: 51 |
WO |
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 Arbroath. He is buried in Dundee Crematorium. |
23 Apr |
JUDD, THOMAS ANTHONY GEORGE (E4131938) age: 43 |
Sgt |
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 Louth. He was cremated at Grimsby Crematorium |
27 Apr |
RIGBY, JOHN ARTHUR (4231646) age: 33 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX149 of No 226 OCU, which crashed into the ground at Cullin in Scotland after emerging inverted from cloud during an Instrument Rating Test. He was cremated at York Crematorium. |
27 Apr |
EVERITT, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (608972) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX149 of No 226 OCU, which crashed into the ground at Cullin in Scotland after emerging inverted from cloud during an Instrument Rating Test. He was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium. |
McCLURE, PAUL WILLIAM (F8102713) 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 Lincoln. He was cremated at Teeside Crematorium |
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4 May |
JACKSON, DAVID ANTHONY (G8081769) age: 26 |
Jnr 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 Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead |
13 May |
KEMP, MATTHEW WILLIAM (G8015526) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Sealand at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland. He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery. |
14 May |
CHITTENDEN, PETER (G0595718) age: 27 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Bawtry 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 Ramsgate Crematorium |
15 May |
FARLEY, ARNOLD GEORGE GOODWIN (55446) age: 55 |
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 Worthing Crematorium |
20 May |
BRAMLEY, EDWARD (P1949673) age: 30 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Wittering and died from carbon monoxide poisoning have been found in his car in his garage at his home in Caythorpe. He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium. |
23 May |
PEPPER, MALCOLM (U1920304) age: 47 |
WO |
He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in St Nicholas Churchyard, North Bradley, Trowbridge |
27 May |
STRANNIX, SAMUEL ROBERT (5203044) age: 28 |
Fg Off |
He was serving at RAF Halton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast. |
30 May |
STEVENSON, CHARLES OLIVER (X4037020) age: 46 |
Flt Sgt |
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 Urney Cemetery, Strabane |
30 May |
ROBINSON, HERBERT DAVID ROY (592155) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Stanbridge 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 Houghton & Wyton Cemetery |
FOX, JOHN HUTTON (8024955) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 3A, XN598 of No 1 Flying Training School, which crashed at Gouthwaite Reservoir after the wing tip struck the surface whilst low flying over it. He was cremated at Bedford Crematorium |
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10 Jun |
SHEPHERD, DENNIS BEM (T4115529) age: 46 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Honington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He is buried in Holbeach Cemetery |
17 Jun |
WINTERBON, ADRIAN RICHARD (687436) age: 33 |
Flt Lt |
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 Breakspear Crematorium. |
28 Jun |
MEIJER, GERRIT (A0593755) age: 35 |
A/Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Lyneham and was killed in a three car pile up near RAF Binbrook. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham. |
WINTER, JOHN STEPHEN CBE (501637) age: 58 |
A/Cdre |
He was serving at RAF Halton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Wandsworth. He was cremated at Amersham Crematorium. |
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5 Jul |
ALLKINS, KENNETH BRIAN (E0593381) age: 38 |
Cpl |
He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge and died in Broward, Florida, United States, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He was cremated at Fort Lauderdale Crematorium. |
5 Jul |
BION, PETER WALTER DRAYNER (165816) age: 54 |
Flt Lt |
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 Spilsby. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, East Raynham |
17 Jul |
WILLIAMS, LESLIE CHRISTOPHER (S8108308) age: 24 |
SAC |
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 St Mary's Churchyard, Chislet, Canterbury |
18 Jul |
GLACKIN, PATRICK JOSEPH (J4201444) age: 40 |
Sgt |
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 Richmond, Yorks. He is buried in St. Colman's Churchyard, Ardboe, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. |
23 Jul |
STUTT, GEORGE WILLIAM (1332697) age: 53 |
Flt Lt |
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 Huntingdon. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
24 Jul |
MEADE, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (4232552) age: 32 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV483 of No 92 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Drenke in Germany during a practice interception. He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium |
24 Jul |
ROUNCE, CHRISTOPHER IAN CUNNINGHAM (4231378) age: 35 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV483 of No 92 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Drenke in Germany during a practice interception. He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium |
25 Jul |
WEST, ROGER JOHN (4335842) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX823 of No 17 Sqn, which crashed into the sea off Sardinia whilst carrying out unauthorised low level aerobatics. He is buried in Woodlands Memorial Park, Scunthorpe |
26 Jul |
LESTER, ALEXANDER (G4123837) age: 44 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Gatow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Berlin Military Cemetery |
FERRIS, CYRIL CHRISTOPHER (688029) age: 33 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FG Mk 1, XV403 of No 111 Sqn, which flew into the sea off Aberdeen during a practice interception. He was cremated at Dundee Crematorium |
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4 Aug |
TALLENTYRE, JOSH USMC (USMC) age: |
Capt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FG Mk 1, XV403 of No 111 Sqn, which flew into the sea off Aberdeen during a practice interception. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
11 Aug |
EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL (608659) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XL390 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed at Glenview Naval Air Station whilst practicing for an air display. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton |
11 Aug |
FARLOW, SIMON PETER (4232690) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XL390 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed at Glenview Naval Air Station whilst practicing for an air display. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton |
11 Aug |
HAMILTON, JAMES ANDREW MACDONALD (4220132) age: 36 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XL390 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed at Glenview Naval Air Station whilst practicing for an air display. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton |
11 Aug |
THOMAS, NIGEL HAYDN (8025606) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Vulcan B Mk 2, XL390 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed at Glenview Naval Air Station whilst practicing for an air display. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton |
14 Aug |
HOBBS, ANTHONY FRANCIS (N4261957) age: 47 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Gatow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Berlin Military Cemetery |
16 Aug |
ANDERSON, ROBERT JOHN (S8097734) age: 25 |
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 Selby. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
25 Aug |
SMITH, GEORGE WALTER (1524128) age: 53 |
Flt Lt |
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 Claro. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Leeming |
31 Aug |
BALLS, COLIN HOBSON (T4030462) age: 48 |
Chf Tech |
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 Peterborough. He was cremated at Cheltenham Crematorium |
PATTERSON, JOHN THOMAS (A8096143) age: 24 |
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 Witney. He is buried in Oscott College Cemetery, Sutton Coalfield |
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11 Sep |
CRAN, IAN WILLIAM HUGH ROSE CBE, QHS (63382) age: 64 |
A/Cdre |
He was serving as the RAF consultant adviser in chest diseases at RAF Chessington when he died suddenly, his death being registered in Chichester. He was cremated at Midhurst Crematorium |
21 Sep |
EVANS, ENID GAYNOR (A8055777) age: 22 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF St Athan at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in South Glamorgan. She is buried in St Brynach's Churchyard, Dinas Cross, Dyfed |
21 Sep |
PIERCY, JOHN DAVID (2616559) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Bulldog T Mk 1, XX350 of the RN Elementary Flying Training School, which crashed near Stokesley in North Yorkshire. He is buried in Our Lady & St Benedicts Churchyard, Ampleforth |
21 Sep |
SIMON, MARK RN () age: |
Mid |
He was killed whilst flying in Bulldog T Mk 1, XX350 of the RN Elementary Flying Training School, which crashed near Stokesley in North Yorkshire. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
30 Sep |
PALMER, STUART (M0690278) age: 29 |
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 |
GREEN, CLIFFORD MALCOLM (U4279814) age: 31 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Lincoln. He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium |
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8 Oct |
TALLETT, KEVIN CHRISTOPHER (G8122626) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Dereham. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
8 Oct |
TENNANT, MALCOLM DAVID (T8121997) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Dereham. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
22 Oct |
JOPE, PETER RAYMOND (E1929324) age: 39 |
Chf Tech |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Camden. He is buried in Kersley Cemetery, Coventry |
24 Oct |
HUTCHINGS, NICHOLAS UREN (X4257176) age: 44 |
Flt 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 Penmount Crematorium, Truro |
25 Oct |
STOKES, PETER (N0553706) age: 54 |
WO |
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 |
26 Oct |
BEALL, MERVYN CHARLES (G3521636) age: 41 |
Sgt |
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 Basingstoke. He is buried in Odiham Cemetery |
BENSON, EDWARD (586253) age: 44 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Bawtry 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 |
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5 Nov |
ARCHER, ANDREW (E8131277) 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 Ogwr, Mid Glamorgan. He is buried in Llantwit Major Cemetery |
7 Nov |
LEAPER, ANDREW (Q8112306) age: 21 |
A/Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Waddington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Newport Cemetery, Lincoln |
16 Nov |
BROADFOOT, RONALD KEVIN (3083291) age: 50 |
Wg Cdr |
He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium |
22 Nov |
STAPPARD, EDWARD (4041945) age: 46 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Coningsby but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Peter & St Paul's Churchyard, Longhoughton, Northumberland |
23 Nov |
JONES, CHRISTOPHER JOHN (5200611) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FG Mk 1, XT598 of No 111 Sqn, which flew into the sea on the approach to RAF Leuchars. He was cremated at Dundee Crematorium |
23 Nov |
STEPHENSON, MICHAEL HARDY (5201926) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FG Mk 1, XT598 of No 111 Sqn, which flew into the sea on the approach to RAF Leuchars. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
STUTT, EDMUND MICHAEL (T1928955) age: 39 |
Chf Tech |
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 London. He was cremated at Ruislip Crematorium |
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7 Dec |
MARSHALL, RICHARD ADRIAN (8026822) age: 23 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Canberra PR Mk 7, WT530 of No 13 Sqn, which crashed on take off from RAF Luqa following a loss of power due to the fuel being contaminated. He is buried in St James' Cemetery, Dover |
7 Dec |
SHAW, THOMAS (P8132003) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Thanet. He was cremated at Delcowie Crematorium |
7 Dec |
WILLIAMS, LAURENCE BRIAN (S8132962) age: 18 |
SAC |
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 is buried in St Wilfred's Churchyard, New Biggin Hall Estate, Newcastle |
10 Dec |
McLAUGHLIN, ANDREW THOMAS (V4286320) age: 32 |
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 Wellingborough. He was cremated at Kettering Crematorium |
15 Dec |
MICHAELS, FRANK CHARLES (2624884) age: 25 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 3, XV801 of No 3 Sqn, which crashed about 12 miles from Hamm shortly after take off after control was lost. He was cremated at Sennefriedhof Crematorium, Bielefield |
17 Dec |
GRECH, ALBERTO VINCENZO CARMELO (796177) age: 39 |
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 Addolorata Cemetery, Malta |
18 Dec |
PATES, DAVID ALLAN (V4185131) age: 39 |
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 Carterton & Black Bourton Cemetery |
22 Dec |
NESBITT, DAVID (P4155924) age: 42 |
Sgt |
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. He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington |
22 Dec |
PLENDERLEITH, BRIAN WILLIAM (2600126) age: 51 |
AVM |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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