Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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2 Jan |
MASON, RICHARD STEWART (D8171344) age: 18 |
AC |
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 Westminster. He was cremated at Chichester Crematorium |
6 Jan |
ANDREWS, ROBERT (689274K) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Brampton and was found dead in his car in a layby at Woolfox on the A1, having committed suicide by carbon-monoxide poisoning from the exhaust. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
8 Jan |
BROAD, ANTHONY JOHN (8022561) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
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 Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery |
15 Jan |
NEWMAN, EDWARD ROY (L1944019) age: 33 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Wattisham and died from injuries sustained when he was attacked by the estranged husband of his lover, Sgt John Charles Lynch. He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium. |
18 Jan |
PACKHAM, RAYMOND (G0584276) age: 47 |
WO |
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 St Mary's Churchyard, East Raynham |
21 Jan |
JENKINSON, DONALD BERTRAM (C4041551) age: 47 |
Sgt |
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 |
25 Jan |
WOOD, RONALD (1920654) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
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 Luton Crematorium |
SHARROCK, ERIC (2410188) age: 51 |
A/Cdre |
He was serving at RAF Brampton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
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9 Feb |
LARK, JOHN ANTONY BRANSTON (4031803) age: 26 |
Cpl |
He was serving in Germany at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Cologne Military Cemetery |
9 Feb |
MACPHERSON, PETER (T8091675) age: 27 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF St Athan and died in Cardiff Royal Infirmary after a short illness. He is buried in Free C of S Churchyard, Isle of Skye. |
12 Feb |
LONGRIDGE, WILLIAM (T4005034) age: 52 |
Cpl |
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 South Shields Crematorium |
12 Feb |
BELL, JEREMY MICHAEL (R8124760) 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 Manchester. He was cremated at Wrexham Crematorium |
THOMSON, BRIAN LLEWELLYN (W0681812) age: 38 |
Flt 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. He was cremated at Dundee Crematorium. |
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1 Mar |
JONES, EMRYS HUW WYN (S8129591) age: 20 |
SAC |
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 |
9 Mar |
GIBSON, RICHARD DONALD (R8141112) age: 22 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Forres. He was cremated at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds. |
13 Mar |
COUSINS, DEREK NORMAN (2538893) age: 46 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Salisbury Crematorium |
31 Mar |
BIRD, FREDERICK GEORGE EDWARD (X4132858) age: 44 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Lyneham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon. |
31 Mar |
WATTS, KEITH EDWARD (J2559499) age: 45 |
WO |
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 |
ANDREW, JAMES EDWARD (B8109999) age: 22 |
SAC |
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 St Andrews. He was cremated at Scunthorpe Crematorium. |
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12 Apr |
TURNER, JAMES (K8019926) age: 20 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when the car in which he was travelling collided head-on with a lorry on a bend near Grantown-on-Spey. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground. |
28 Apr |
SEYMOUR, PAUL JOHN (F8127028) age: 23 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Coltishall and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a van near Norwich. He is buried in Paignton Cemetery. |
29 Apr |
McKNIGHT, JOSEPH BENNETT (U4049733) age: 51 |
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 Doncaster. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Doncaster |
GRAY, JAMES (C8172958) age: 19 |
A/Cpl |
He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Honington 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 Norton Hall Crematorium, Edinburgh |
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7 May |
SCAIFE, RICHARD COPELAND (J8125331) age: 19 |
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 Rosskean. He is buried in Nelson & Colne Cemetery. |
10 May |
BURGESS, GRAEME MARTIN (A8123825) age: 22 |
Jnr 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. He is buried in Shanwell Cemetery, Carnoustie |
15 May |
SANDERSON, JOHN ERROL (X4247717) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down 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 Tynemouth (Preston) Crematorium |
15 May |
SPARKS, BRIAN HOWARD MBE (4232699) age: 32 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Shawbury at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Shrewsbury. He was cremated at Shrewsbury Crematorium |
22 May |
LAPPIN, ANTHONY GERARD (E4278161) age: 34 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Gatow at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Spring Wood Crematorium, Liverpoool |
27 May |
TUBBS, JOHN FREDERICK (K8104316) age: 24 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when his car was in collision with a lorry near Forres. He is buried in Horton Churchyard, Wimbourne. |
30 May |
MAHER, ANTHONY (R8151064) age: 17 |
App Tech |
He was serving at RAF Cosford and wa skilled when his motorcycle collided with a 12-year old female cyclist in Aintree Lane, Liverpool. He is buried in Bootle Cemetery. |
31 May |
LORD, IAN (S8171668) age: 18 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Wittering and was killed when he was thrown out of the car in which he was travelling when it overturned after hitting the car it was overtaking between Ketton and North Luffenham. He is buried in Lees Cemetery, Oldham. |
YOUNG, JAMES (H2563363) age: 46 |
Cpl |
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 |
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2 Jun |
REDFORD, DAVID JOHN (2456814) age: 27 |
A/Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Feltwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in St Aidan's Cemetery, Ashington. |
7 Jun |
CARVELL, ADRIAN TREVOR (5202061) age: 30 |
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 Alyn and Deeside. He is buried in Hawarden Cemetery |
8 Jun |
GRIFFIN, CHARLES ROBERT CB, QHS, MB (120208) age: 60 |
AVM |
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. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
12 Jun |
GRAY, JOHN SMILLIE (4230569) age: 42 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in MRCA, XX950 of BAe which crashed into the Irish Sea during development test flight. He is buried in Kirkby Lane Cemetery, Woodhall Spa |
12 Jun |
HILL, DAVID CHARLES CHRISTOPHER (507851) age: 40 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Wayland. He was cremated at City of Norwich Crematorium |
17 Jun |
BRAITHWAITE, KENNETH DUNCAN (A8141154) age: 20 |
Sgt |
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 was cremated at Tranent Crematorium. |
21 Jun |
CLARK, NEVILLE (507501) age: 54 |
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 was cremated at Garston Crematorium, Watford |
22 Jun |
RASMUSSEN, PEDER RDAF () age: |
Capt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX142 of No 226 OCU, which dived into the sea off RAF Lossiemouth whilst rolling to perform a loose article check but was the safety height for such an action. He attempted to eject but was unsuccessful. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
22 Jun |
SKINNER, JOHN MICHAEL (8026111) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar T Mk 2, XX142 of No 226 OCU, which dived into the sea off RAF Lossiemouth whilst rolling to perform a loose article check but was the safety height for such an action. He attempted to eject but was unsuccessful. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery |
22 Jun |
ALEXANDER, JOHN (X3023358) age: 52 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Rudloe Manor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Chatham. He is buried in Bury Cemetery, Huntingdon |
26 Jun |
TRICK, DAVID JOHN (4118475) age: 44 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium |
MERCHANT, RONALD STANLEY (N1940722) age: 35 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Brize Norton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He is buried in Warblington Village Churchyard, Havant |
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2 Jul |
BRAIN, RALPH (Q4251568) age: 53 |
Cpl |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Cheltenham. He is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery |
2 Jul |
PERRY, ANNE (E8058921) age: 21 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF West Drayton at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in Bedford. She is buried in West Drayton Cemetery |
3 Jul |
BAYLIFF, THOMAS DURK (2624250) age: 25 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 5A, XW371 of No 7 Flying Training School which crashed near Lancaster in bad weather during a navigation exercise. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Kirby Wharfe |
12 Jul |
COLVIN, ALAN (690500) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2, XW526 of No 16 Sqn, which crashed near Osnabruck after the wing collapsed. He is buried in St Convals Cemetery, Barrhead |
12 Jul |
COUPLAND, DAVID RICHARD (4231791) age: 35 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2, XW526 of No 16 Sqn, which crashed near Osnabruck after the wing collapsed. He is buried in St Michael's Churchyard, Waddington |
12 Jul |
SLESSOR, SIR JOHN COTESWORTH GCB, DSO, MC, DL (6133) age: 82 |
MRAF |
He had been the Chief of the Air Staff from 1950 to 1952 and died in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Wroughton. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
16 Jul |
TODD, RUSSELL NORMAN (586341) age: 44 |
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 is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Scampton |
23 Jul |
MARKWICK, RONALD HENRY (N3037897) age: 52 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Hendon but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Hendon Crematorium |
24 Jul |
HOGGART, STEVEN PAUL (R8136885) age: 18 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Waddington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Great Ayton Cemetery. |
27 Jul |
CHESHER, MATTHEW CARY (H8179470) age: 17 |
LAC |
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 Eval Churchyard |
28 Jul |
DAWES, PAUL MARTIN (2619288) age: 34 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF Laarbruch and was leading a Services climb in the Graubunden region of eastern Switzerland when he was killed in a rock fall. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
MULHOLLAND, EDWARD JOSEPH (Y4201141) age: 47 |
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 Sudbury. He is buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Omagh |
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11 Aug |
WROE, MICHAEL (E8067913) age: 33 |
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 Leeds. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Leeming |
12 Aug |
LAYBOURNE, JAMES EDGAR (C1920693) age: 47 |
WO |
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 Newark. He was cremated at Grantham Crematorium |
15 Aug |
MASTERMAN, JOHN CLIFFORD (D1962182) age: 28 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Brize Norton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at Headington Crematorium |
20 Aug |
GERRARD, PETER (Q1961446) age: 29 |
Chf Tech |
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 |
22 Aug |
COOMBS, ERIC MARTIN (503210) age: 54 |
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 Surrey S W. He was cremated at Guildford Crematorium |
27 Aug |
REDHEAD, JOHN (P8173872) age: 18 |
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 Beverley. He was cremated at Chanterlands Crematorium |
28 Aug |
HAWKINS, JACK BEALE (B8177061) age: 20 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Victoria Cemetery, Carrickfergus. |
31 Aug |
MILES, TERRY WILFRED (G8130451) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Amersham Crematorium |
PATE, GARY STUART (D8174504) age: 18 |
LAC |
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 Sudbury. He was cremated at Barnstaple Crematorium |
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7 Sep |
ANGUS, JOHN DILLON (K4195319) age: 41 |
Sgt |
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 is buried in Hatfield Cemetery, Yorkshire |
7 Sep |
OFFORD, STEPHEN PAUL (E8173079) age: 19 |
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 Epping Forest. He was cremated at Chelmsford Crematorium |
22 Sep |
CUMMING, WILLIAM ALEXANDER (L8142310) age: 25 |
SAC |
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 Elgin. He is buried in Burghead Cemetery, Elgin. |
30 Sep |
ROBERTS, BARRY (T8106646) age: 23 |
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 Boston. He was cremated at Pentrebuchan Crematorium |
BLACK, DEREK JAMES (D8139509) age: 19 |
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 is buried in St Peter & St Paul's Churchyard, Longhoughton |
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5 Oct |
PEARCE, JOHN TREMAINE (B1946960) age: 33 |
Chf 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 Chester & Ellesmere Port. He was cremated at Blacon Crematorium |
6 Oct |
SIMPSON, ERIC JOHN BRONTE (L4147362) age: 44 |
Sgt |
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 Maud, Scotland. He is buried in Hailsham Cemetery. |
8 Oct |
BROWN, GLENN WILLIAM (E8171399) age: 19 |
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 was cremated at Chelmsford Crematorium |
16 Oct |
FARNSWORTH, PHILIP (L8126097) 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 Caistor. He is buried in Holy Trinity Churchyard, West Cornforth |
16 Oct |
WILSON, PETER (G8135264) age: 20 |
SAC |
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 Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds |
16 Oct |
LIBBY, VINCENT JOHN (P8076320) age: 34 |
SAC |
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 is buried in St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook |
19 Oct |
WHITBURN, DAVID CARTER (G8180042) age: 18 |
LAC |
He was on the strength of RAF Innsworth, but probably died whilst non-effective and his death is registered in Bristol. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Winterbourne, Bristol |
21 Oct |
LYNCH, DANIEL JAMES (C8151071) age: 17 |
App Tech |
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 |
21 Oct |
LYALL, JAMES (4180106) age: 47 |
Flt Lt |
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 |
27 Oct |
GREEN, GEORGE JOSEPH ANTHONY MBE, AMBIM (3121485) age: 48 |
Gp Capt |
He was serving at RAF Rheindahlen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery |
29 Oct |
LANE, CHRISTOPHER (C8111479) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Stafford and died in Staffordshire General Infirmary from injuries sustained the previous day when his car collided with another near the County Showground on Weston Road, Stafford. He is buried in Bedworth Cemetery, Nuneaton. |
KENNY, LAWRENCE ANDREW (E8110062) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Sheffield. He is buried in Holy Cross Churchyard, Scopwick |
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3 Nov |
LARK, TONY RONALD (2386709) age: 19 |
AC2 |
He was serving at RAF Benson at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Gorleston Cemetery, Great Yarmouth. |
3 Nov |
PENNY, ALAN (M0585697) age: 45 |
Chf 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 Forres. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground. |
4 Nov |
BROWN, TERENCE (X5070904) age: 41 |
Sgt |
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 |
13 Nov |
PROCTOR, GRAHAME DOUGLAS (R8173168) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lincoln. He was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster |
17 Nov |
DAVIES, ANN LAURA (S8055574) age: 23 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF Wegberg at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. She was cremated at Margam Crematorium, Port Talbot |
23 Nov |
PROCTER, ALAN GRAHAM (608983) age: 31 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX762 of No 226 OCU Sqn, from which he ejected near Lossiemouth whilst climbing from low level after encountering bad weather but he suffered a severe blow to his head and did not survive. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery |
23 Nov |
WESTON, IAN DAVID (B8132261) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Wittering and died in a road accident, his death being registered in Leicestershire Central. He was cremated at Leicester Crematorium. |
NORTON, RICHARD JULIAN (L8128824) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and died in Grantham Hospital from asphyxiation from inhaling vomit after his stag party. He is buried in Eltham New Cemetery. |
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5 Dec |
LEARY, JAMES FRANK (A4249514) age: 38 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Shawbury at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Blackpool & Fylde. He was cremated at Lytham St Annes Crematorium |
6 Dec |
COUGHLAN, PHILIP (F8091190) age: 28 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Boulmer and was killed when he crashed his motorcycle at Amble after drinking five pints of beer. He is buried in Wilton Cemetery, Carluke. |
10 Dec |
BROWN, NICHOLAS JAMES AFC (4232537) age: 33 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX749 of No 226 OCU Sqn, which collided with XX755 of the same unit during a formation turn near Lumsden. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery |
12 Dec |
AUSTIN, GARY (H8134869) age: 20 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Marham 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 |
18 Dec |
VIAN, ROBIN EDWIN (507459) age: 42 |
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 is buried in Biggin Hill Cemetery |
22 Dec |
BUCHANAN, JUDITH (9188) age: 22 |
Fg Off |
She was serving at RAF Biggin Hill and died in Grantham Hospital from injuries sustained when her car rolled over on the Grantham by-pass. He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Leeming. |
27 Dec |
COOK, ARCHIBALD (8026859) age: 25 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW228 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed near Mtoko in Zimbabwe after striking a telegraph pole whilst flying at low level. He is buried in St Convals Cemetery, Barrhead |
27 Dec |
HODGES, ROBERT THOMAS (Q3529337) age: 36 |
M ALM |
He was killed whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW228 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed near Mtoko in Zimbabwe after striking a telegraph pole whilst flying at low level. He was cremated at Chichester Crematorium |
27 Dec |
SMITH, MICHAEL GEORGE FENWICK (5202269) age: 24 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Puma HC Mk 1, XW228 of No 33 Sqn, which crashed near Mtoko in Zimbabwe after striking a telegraph pole whilst flying at low level. He is buried in The Bury Cemetery, Odiham |
28 Dec |
MOUTIA, JEAN FRANCOIS-REGIS (G8070273) age: 43 |
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 Doncaster. He is buried in New Cemetery, Camberwell |
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