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Casualties - 1982


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

3 Jan

YOUNGMAN, PHILIP PETER  (J8109422) age: 25

Cpl

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

3 Jan

BARNES, RUSSELL  (A8124275) age: 22

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 Great Yarmouth.  He is buried in Trinity Churchyard, Caistor

5 Jan

LISTER, GAY  (R8048700) age: 29

Jnr Tech

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.  He was cremated at Boarshaw Crematorium, near Middleton, Manchester

9 Jan

SAUVAIN, ALAN  (F2439873) age: 50

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Lyneham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon

15 Jan

COWAN, WILLIAM GEOFFREY  (M0582878) age: 52

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 Rheindahlen Cemetery

16 Jan

BUTT, ADRIAN  (T4288599) age: 32

Cpl

He was serving as a Nurse at the RAF Hospital, Ely and was found dead in Hockwold Woods near King's Lynn having committed suicide by taking a drugs overdose.  He was cremated at Chichester Crematorium.

18 Jan

ASHBY, CLIVE DOUGLAS  (A0593853) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Brampton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Huntingdon.  He is buried in Rothwell Road Cemetery, Kettering

22 Jan

BELL, ANDREW MAXWELL  (P8104418) 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 Rosskeen.  He is buried in Annan Old Cemetery, Dumfries.

24 Jan

ANDERSON, NIGEL CLIVE  (T8176310) age: 23

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Staxton Wold at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bridlington.  He is buried in Bucknell Churchyard

25 Jan

JENKINS, JEFFREY GEORGE  (5202691) age: 31

Flt Lt

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

29 Jan

FOLLINGTON, DAVID JAMES  (J0592425) age: 49

WO

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 Leighton Buzzard.  He was cremated at Luton - Dunstable Crematorium

29 Jan

POTTS, GARY  (K8189782) age: 18

SAC

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 Delyn.  He was cremated at Stockport Crematorium

4 Feb

CRAMPTON, GEOFFREY PHILIP  (R0690164) age: 33

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg from injuries sustained a week earlier whilst working on an aircraft at the station.  He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium.

10 Feb

CATTAN, KEITH  (D1943096) age: 36

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch and died in the RAF Hospital, Wegberg, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington.

11 Feb

HEDLEY, JOHN VERNON  (592104) 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 Claro.  He is buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery

12 Feb

McGLINCHEY, THOMAS ANTHONY  (4191973) age: 46

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Newton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford

20 Feb

TAIT, PETER JOHN  (U1936073) age: 39

Cpl

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

20 Feb

McNAMARA, DAVID  (4233524) age: 34

Flt Lt

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 Sadwrn Churchyard, Denbigh

21 Feb

THOMPSON, JOHN WESLEY  (T4272614) age: 37

Sgt

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 Newtown Abbey Cemetery, Northern Ireland

22 Feb

BEYER, RAYMOND CURT HARRY  (8021086) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, KF314 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which dived into the ground near Chilmark in Wiltshire whilst practising spin recovery.  He was cremated at Haycombe Crematroium, Bath

22 Feb

CHAMBERS, THOMAS EDWARD BANKS  (583836) age: 51

A/Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Harvard T Mk 2B, KF314 of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which dived into the ground near Chilmark in Wiltshire whilst practising spin recovery.  He is buried in Durrington Cemetery, Worthing

22 Feb

ALLEN, PETER IGNATIUS JOHN  (B8132129) age: 21

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 Rheindahlen Cemetery

23 Feb

LLOYD, ARNOLD ELIAS  (F4013574) age: 53

Sgt

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

27 Feb

STOKES, CHARLES HENRY  (K4000449) age: 54

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

1 Mar

THOMAS, STEPHEN PAUL CHARLES  (A8204384) age: 20

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 Inverurie.  He is buried in Morriston Cemetery, near Swansea.

2 Mar

PEACOCK, GREGORY MICHAEL WINGHAM  (C8139839) age: 23

SAC

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

2 Mar

SMITH, GEORGE BERNARD  (N0585151) age: 50

Chf 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 Chippenham.  He is buried in London Road Cemetery, Chippenham

4 Mar

SCOTT, MALCOLM MACKENZIE  (P8131972) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Gibraltar and died in the RN Hospital, Gibraltar, cause unknown.  He is buried in Fodderty Burial Ground, Achnasheen.

6 Mar

FORSYTH, ADAM CAMPBELL  (U5081779) age: 46

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was found dead in the courtyard of the stables at Seapark House caravan park, his injuries being sustained in a fall.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.

8 Mar

VERDIN, HENRY WILLIAM PALMER  (681192) age: 42

Sqn Ldr

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

9 Mar

REES, ANDREW DAVID  (L8189668) age: 18

SAC

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 South Glamorgan.  He was cremated at Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff

24 Mar

CHAMBERS, ALAN  (D4275520) age: 38

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Hereford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lincoln.  He is buried in St Michael's Churchyard, Waddington

27 Mar

MILLS, ANTHONY JOHN  (682113) age: 41

Flt Lt

He was serving as an Air Traffic Controller at RAF Lossiemouth and collapsed and died whilst warming up for a game of Squash.  He is buried in Bellie Burial Ground, Fochabers.

29 Mar

MARQUIS, ROBERT  (D8182938) age: 23

SAC

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 Hull.  He was cremated at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium, Hull

31 Mar

McKENZIE, MARTIN GERALD  (S8114488) age: 26

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

15 Apr

ALMOND, DAVID PAUL  (Q8138976) 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 Horncastle.  He was cremated at Boston Crematorium

28 Apr

HODGSON, MARK  (H8204783) age: 17

SAC

He was serving at RAF Marham and was killed when the car in which he was a passenger left the road on a bend and crashed into two trees between Wereham and Stradsett.  He was cremated at Duckinfield Crematorium.

30 Apr

RUTTER, BRIAN LESLIE  (B4261652) age: 41

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Wittering and was killed in an explosion whilst clearing the bombing ranges at West Freugh.  He is buried in St Nicholas's Churchyard, West Thorney.

30 Apr

BOOTHROYD, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT  (B8203442) age: 18

SAC

He was serving at RAF Wittering and died from injuries sustained in an explosion whilst clearing the bombing ranges at West Freugh.  He was cremated at Parkwood Crematorium, Huddersfield.

4 May

SMITH, JAMES  (S4284424) age: 39

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 Lincoln.  He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium

13 May

MORRELL, MICHAEL JAMES  (E8173785) age: 20

SAC

He was serving as a Teleprinter Operator at RAF Kinloss and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on the Kinloss-Forres road.  He was cremated at Craigton Crematorium, Glasgow.

14 May

CRAIG, PETER FRANCIS  (H8120689) age: 23

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 St Andrews.  He is buried in Dumbarton Burial Ground.

17 May

ROGERS, ROBERT ARTHUR  (8021268) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 5A, XW288 of No 1 Flying Training School, which dived into the ground at RAF Linton-on-Ouse during an aerobatic display practice.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Newton on Ouse

17 May

CARDIFF, RAYMOND DENIS  (B8176665) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Stanmore Park at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Newcastle under Lyme.  He is buried in Scotforth Cemetery

19 May

HAWKINS, GARTH WALTER  (4232387) age: 39

Flt Lt

Attached from RAF Upavon, he was killed whilst flying in Sea King HC Mk 4, ZA294 of No 846 NAS, which ditched and rolled after a large bird struck the tail rotor, while it was awaiting its turn to land on HMS Intrepid, 200 miles ENE of Port Stanley.  

24 May

WILLIES, ALAN RAYMOND  (8027206) age: 22

Fg Off

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 Kingsdown Crematorium

7 Jun

HALPIN, RONALD DAMIAN  (592209) age: 51

Sqn Ldr

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

11 Jun

ROYSEN, DOUGLAS ANDREW DAVID  (H8190319) age: 20

Jnr Tech

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

12 Jun

GOUGH, ARTHUR WILLIAM CHARLES BEM  (Y1585170) age: 58

WO

He was serving at RAF Abingdon and was killed whilst carrying out an aerobatic display in a glider at RAF Brize Norton.  He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon.

13 Jun

KINDER, RODNEY GORDON  (W4265538) age: 38

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 Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham

17 Jun

WELLS, JOHN  (V4192541) age: 43

WO

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 West Hertfordshire Crematorium.

18 Jun

PRICE, JOHN LYN  (A8196068) age: 20

SAC

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.  He was cremated at Swansea Crematorium

18 Jun

WHITEHEAD, ANTHONY FREDERICK  (T1944999) age: 37

Sgt

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 Rheindahlen Cemetery

19 Jun

PUGH, JEREMY DAVID  (L8189783) 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 is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton

22 Jun

CAVE, ROBERT FRANCIS  (B8136509) age: 21

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 was cremated at Weston Mill Crematorium. Plymouth

25 Jun

RALLS, MICHAEL  (R4263819) age: 41

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 St Austell.  He was cremated at Penmount Crematorium, Truro

29 Jun

HOLLAND, KEITH GRAHAM  (4231810) age: 40

Wg Cdr

He was the OC of the unit and was killed whilst flying in Harrier T Mk 4A, XW272 of No 4 Sqn, which crashed into trees on take off from a temporary strip at the Hohne Ranges in Germany after failure to lower the flaps.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Wittering

30 Jun

HANCOCK, KENNETH  (2408006) age: 54

Sqn Ldr

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

7 Jul

HANTON, MARCUS ROBERT  (8026727) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV491 of No 29 Sqn, which crashed into the sea about 35 miles off Cromer during a practice interception.  He was cremated at Boston Crematorium

7 Jul

RILEY, ALAN STUART  (608907) age: 34

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Phantom FGR Mk 2, XV491 of No 29 Sqn, which crashed into the sea about 35 miles off Cromer during a practice interception.  He was cremated at Boston Crematorium

8 Jul

COLLINS, JAMES TERENCE  (S3524624) age: 43

Flt Sgt

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Akrotiri at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Dhekelia Military Cemetery

8 Jul

McINTYRE, WILLIAM WILSON  (3511803) age: 48

Flt Lt

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 Bullingdon.  He was cremated at Kings Down Crematorium, Swindon

12 Jul

FAIRBRASS, MICHAEL STANLEY  (L1947480) age: 36

Sgt

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 Cambridge Crematorium

13 Jul

LEWIS, PETER ANTHONY  (P4113254) age: 47

WO

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 Bangor.  He was cremated at Bangor Crematorium

17 Jul

HEYES, GERALD CHARLES  (C8092106) age: 29

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 Wayland.  He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith

28 Jul

GAY, PAUL CHRISTIAN  (5203188) age: 24

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hawk T Mk 1, XX305 of No 4 Flying Training School Sqn, which was abandoned by command ejection on the approach to RAF Valley whilst attempting an emergency landing after acrid fumes began filling the cockpit.  He was cremated at Weston Mill Crematorium, Plymouth

28 Jul

DAWE, ADRIAN GRAHAM  (P8203451) age: 18

SAC

He was serving at RAF Honington and was on detachment to RAF Lossiemouth when he was killed as the result of being knocked down by a car on the Lossiemouth-Hopeman road at night.  He is buried in Kings Sand Road Cemetery, Millbrook, Cornwall.

30 Jul

KENNEDY, WILLIAM WATT  (M4018258) age: 53

WO

He was serving at RAF Swinderby 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 Germain's Churchyard, Thurlby

5 Aug

SMITH, KENNETH JAMES  (K4022192) age: 53

WO

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

12 Aug

HUTCHINGS, RAYMOND KEITH  (S4288017) age: 33

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Cottesmore and was killed whilst taking part in the Inter Services Gliding Championships near Bath when his glider was in collision with another.  He was cremated at Weymouth Crematorium.

18 Aug

HUGHES, WINSTON  (5200837) age: 47

Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Cranwell and died from asphyxiation due to inhaling his own vomit, a verdict of death by misadventure being returned.  He was cremated at Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford.

21 Aug

PIENIAZEK, MARTIN ANTHONY  (D8106108) age: 31

Cpl

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 Krefeld Crematorium

22 Aug

GILLAN, ALASTAIR MICHAEL FERGUS  (8022555) age: 37

Flt Lt

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

24 Aug

LEAN, DANIEL ALEXANDER RONALD OBE  (502685) age: 55

AVM

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Uxbridge and died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely.  He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium

27 Aug

PEGLER, RUSSELL  (Q8068630) age: 45

SAC

He was probably on the non-effective establishment of RAF Innsworth and died in the RAF Hospital at Halton after a short illness.  He was cremated at East Chapel Crematorium, Aberdeen.

7 Sep

MORGAN, DAVID PAUL  (C8202125) age: 18

SAC

He was serving at RAF Chessington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Port Talbot

9 Sep

ACKLAM, GORDON AFM and Bar  (56653) age: 57

Sqn Ldr

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

11 Sep

LAYFIELD, DUNCAN GEOFFREY  (8023454) age: 28

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Brize Norton and was found in a pond in Sandhills near the Royal Birkdale Golf Club having drowned after taking a drugs overdose, when was forced to leave the Falcons Parachute Display Team.  He is buried in Southport Municpal Churchyard.

3 Oct

TIMMIS, ROGER  (C8207546) age: 18

LAC

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 Scunthorpe.  He was cremated at Scunthorpe Crematorium

5 Oct

ROBERTS, PAUL  (585614) age: 49

Flt Lt

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

7 Oct

HUTCHISON, JAMES  (W0582634) age: 53

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 was cremated at Falkirk Crematorium.

7 Oct

BAGNALL, DAVID  (T8130165) age: 25

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 Wayland.  He was cremated at Durham Crematorium

16 Oct

CLEE, PAUL JAMES  (K8190355) age: 19

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.  He was cremated at Halifax Crematorium

21 Oct

GREENWAY, NIGEL PATRICK  (J8136101) age: 25

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in St Eme Churchyard, Truro.

21 Oct

CARGILL, IAN MITCHELL  (S8117567) age: 25

SAC

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 Chippenham.  He is buried in Duke Street Cemetery, Southport

22 Oct

RUST, RICHARD DAVID  (5204133) age: 26

Fg Off

He was serving at RAF Buchan and died in a road accident his death being registered in Peterhead.  He was cremated at Reading Crematorium.

25 Oct

TERRY, DAVID MICHAEL  (8025658) age: 32

Flt Lt

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 Johnstone.  He was cremated at Woodside Crematorium, Paisley.

29 Oct

BRADY, PAUL BARNES  (E8179156) age: 20

SAC

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 Kilbride Cemetery, Ireland

3 Nov

WATTS, ALAN PAUL  (S8193850) age: 19

SAC

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 The Hound Cemetery, Hamble

14 Nov

PARRY, MARTIN JAMES  (C8208999) age: 17

LAC

He was serving at RAF Upavon at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Salisbury.  He is buried in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke-on-Trent

15 Nov

DUNSTAN, JEREMY MICHAEL GORDON  (E8177493) age: 24

SAC

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

17 Nov

COWBURN, RAYMOND FREDERICK  (M1929902) age: 43

Flt Sgt

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

26 Nov

LAND, DAVID JOHN  (A1937048) age: 39

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.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

2 Dec

CLIFFORD, DEBORAH LYNN  (J8062729) age: 21

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 was cremated at Glyn Tass Crematorium

9 Dec

O'NEILL, MICHAEL GENE  (8026874) age: 26

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Jet Provost T Mk 5A, XW417 of No 7 Flying Training School which dived into trees out of cloud on the edge of Thirlmere in the Lake District whilst flying in poor visibility.  He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium

20 Dec

TOPHAM, GORDON EDWARD  (J8136844) age: 23

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 Darlington Crematorium

23 Dec

TAYLOR, GEORGE BRIAN WATERTON  (2555061E) age: 49

Sqn Ldr

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

24 Dec

BEATTIE, ALLAN  (Q4116091) age: 48

WO

He was serving at RAF Abingdon 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 New Cemetery, Abingdon

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