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Casualties - 1984


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

1 Jan

YOUNG, HENRY CHARLES  (M3512021) age: 51

Flt Sgt

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 Eglwys Brewis Churchyard, St Athan

9 Jan

HOLROYD, BRYAN  (L8178219) age: 22

SAC

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 Park Wood Crematorium, Elland

14 Jan

PALMER, MICHAEL JOHN  (F8218944) age: 19

LAC

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 Cambridge.  He was cremated at Medway Crematorium

14 Jan

GOURLAY, DEREK MCCALL  (E8180489) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died from injuries sustained in an accident at the station, his death being registered in Dundee.  He was cremated at Dundee Crematorium.

15 Jan

HARVEY, VELMER JOHN  (B8139919) age: 24

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in Limmer Cemetery, Hannover

15 Jan

WALLER, JOHN CARLTON  (5200869S) age: 53

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 is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Upavon

20 Jan

JENNINGS, BRETT JOHN  (Q8151968) age: 20

App Tech

He was serving at RAF Cosford and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a van on the A47 Dereham bypass in Norfolk.  He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium.

20 Jan

O'TOOLE, EUGENE  (T4020976) age: 54

WO

He was serving at RAF Sealand but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Blacon Cemetery, Chester

26 Jan

LEGGE, KEITH GEORGE  (E1923166) age: 49

Flt Sgt

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 Peterborough.  He was cremated at Lincoln Crematorium

29 Jan

BROOK, ROGER HOWARD  (506896X) age: 49

Sqn Ldr

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

7 Feb

JACKSON, JOSEPH LAURIE  (8027389E) age: 25

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1, XX750 of No 14 Sqn, which flew into the ground inverted on the Nellis ranges whilst taking evasive action from a ground radar threat during a Red Flag exercise.  He is buried in Bacton Road Cemetery, North Walsham

7 Feb

BATESON, MICHAEL ALAN  (8022629P) age: 36

Flt Lt

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 Bridlington.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

11 Feb

JACKSON, MARK ANTHONY  (K8131559) age: 24

Cpl

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

16 Feb

WHITE, ROBERT JAMES  (G3522444) age: 45

Sgt

He was serving with the RAF Police 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 Plymouth.  He is buried in Yarm Cemetery

18 Feb

ANTHONY, JOHN ALFRED  (P8096727) age: 29

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Coltishall at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He is buried in St Ann's Churchyard, Rainhill.

19 Feb

THEOBALD, LYNDON  (J8191915) age: 25

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 is buried in St David's Churchyard, Brawdy

20 Feb

TAYLOR, NORMAN  (A8084001) age: 33

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Upavon where he was found hanged.  He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium.

26 Feb

WILSON, BRIAN  (A0685800) age: 40

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 Norwich.  He is buried in Scottow Cemetery

29 Feb

PATEL, ARUNKUMAR PURUSHOTTAM  (5200860H) age: 41

Sqn Ldr

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 was cremated at South London Crematorium

2 Mar

MILEHAM, DAVID GEORGE  (W4270069) age: 41

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 Garden of Remembrance, Four Ashes Cemetery, High Wycombe

7 Mar

POOLE, KEVIN ROY  (T8203634) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Sealand and died in the West Cheshire Hospital from injuries sustained six weeks earlier when the car in which he was travelling was involved in an accident on Sealand Road.  He was cremated at Kent County Crematorium.

12 Mar

STEEN, MANDY  (T8065125) age: 21

SACW

She was serving at RAF Gibraltar at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  She is buried in Llanrhos Lawn Cemetery, Llandudno

17 Mar

SMYTH, ANTHONY DAVID  (F8205886) age: 19

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Marham and was killed when his motorcycle went out of control on the A47 Pullover Road at Taney All Saints, Norfolk.  He is buried in St Mary's RC Churchyard, Crewe.

25 Mar

JUPP, TIMOTHY ROBERT HOUSTON  (T8217375) age: 22

AC

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 South Glamorgan.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

31 Mar

BELL, ALFRED MAURICE  (X0583031) age: 54

Flt 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 was cremated at Darlington Crematorium

5 Apr

HARRIS, SIR ARTHUR TRAVERS,1ST BARONET OF CHIPPING WYCOMBE  (1166) age: 91

MRAF

He had commanded Bomber Command from 1942 to 1945, receiving much unwarranted criticism post-war, his death being registered in Henley.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained.

16 Apr

NICHOLLS, CHRISTOPHER  (T8090965) age: 35

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium

5 May

PANTON, JAMES DAVID  (S8198153) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Kinloss and died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary from injuries sustained on 22  April when his motorcycle crashed on the Logie-Cranbrldge road, near Relugas.  He was cremated at Falkirk Crematorium.

5 May

FILSELL, ADRIAN MICHAEL ST JOHN  (5204036Y) age: 29

Flt Lt

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

11 May

HAWLEY, MARK STANLEY  (J8188777) age: 27

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Finningley but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald's Churchyard

18 May

HERRING, DAVID ARNOLD  (M0594142) age: 39

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Gutersloh at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in St Peters Churchyard, Arksey

19 May

PROW, CHARLES LEONARD  (D4078563) age: 51

Sgt

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 is buried in The Main Cemetery, Strathaven

19 May

POWELL, MICHAEL STEPHEN  (L1941386) age: 40

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth and died suddenly, probably at home, his death being registered in Elgin.  He was cremated at Aberdeen Hazelhead Crematorium.

20 May

GRAHAM, WILLIAM ROBERTSON  (2619937J) age: 37

Sqn Ldr

He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2B, XZ430 of No 208 Sqn, which crashed into the Moray Firth near Lossiemouth after entering cloud during a weapons release manoeuvre.  His body was probably not recovered.

20 May

WHITE, ANTHONY JOHN  (8025738G) age: 33

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2B, XZ430 of No 208 Sqn, which crashed into the Moray Firth near Lossiemouth after entering cloud during a weapons release manoeuvre.  His body was probably not recovered.

25 May

AITKEN, MARTIN ALAN  (G8141471) age: 22

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 Exeter.  He is buried in St Michael's Churchyard, Aylesham

29 May

POPE, DAVID JEFFREY  (T8000145) age: 33

Cpl

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 London.  He was cremated at South Essex Crematorium, Upminster

30 May

SMITH, PETER JOHN  (584357G) age: 52

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 Haycombe Crematorium, Bath

5 Jun

RICHE, RAYMOND CECIL  (T3142463) age: 48

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Honington but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He is buried in Hockwold Parish Church

5 Jun

TOOLEY, ANDREW JOHN  (8026623C) age: 29

Flt Lt

He was serving at RAF Linton-on-Ouse at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in York.  He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Newton-on-Ouse

6 Jun

PAYNE, DAVID WILLIAM  (690179L) age: 36

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 Liverpool.  He was cremated at Falcon Wood Crematorium, Eltham

9 Jun

CARD, TREVOR NIGEL  (K8015411) age: 28

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bury St Edmunds.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Great Saxham, Bury St Edmunds

12 Jun

McNAMEE, PAUL  (C8198716) age: 22

SAC

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 Mangotsfield Cemetery, Bristol

12 Jun

PHILLIP, GLANVILLE KIRK  (K8122996) age: 28

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Marham where he was found dead in his quarters, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds.

14 Jun

MUSTOE, JONATHAN GARY  (H8213721) 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 Oxford.  He was cremated at Great Yarmouth Crematorium

19 Jun

BRYNES, ANN CAMPBELL  (F8056043) age: 25

Cpl (W)

She was serving at RAF Akrotiri and was killed when she plunged to her death when she slipped from a cliff after going for a swim with friends.  He is buried in New Monkland Landward Cemetery, Airdrie.

19 Jun

ELLIOTT, HUGH OLIVER  (N4265172) age: 46

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Norwich.  He is buried in Bacton Road Cemetery, North Walsham

20 Jun

GOSSAGE, WILLIAM ALAN  (2726305W) age: 50

Wg Cdr

He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Croydon Crematorium.

21 Jun

POTTER, DAVID ARTHUR  (508125S) age: 42

Sqn Ldr

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

23 Jun

MATTHEWS, DAVID IAN  (2608522J) age: 48

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 Chichester.  He was cremated at Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham

6 Jul

TINSLEY, MICHAEL DAVID  (X4277725) age: 37

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 is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald Churchyard, Finningley

7 Jul

KING, BRYAN IVOR  (E8013155) age: 30

Cpl

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium

12 Jul

SARGENT, RICHARD TIMOTHY  (L8213697) age: 19

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 Chippenham.  He was cremated at Porchester Crematorium, Gosport

13 Jul

FROST, DAVID WILLIAM BA  (5203844L) age: 27

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 6, XS920 of No 5 Sqn, which crashed at Henslingen in Germany after hitting power cables whilst carrying out a low level 'attack' on two A-10s.  He is buried in St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook

22 Jul

McAUGHTRIE, RICHARD JEFFREY  (P8000954) age: 30

SAC

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

24 Jul

CORKER, MICHAEL CHARLES  (A8199988) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Coningsby and was probably on detachment when he died, cause unknown, in Cyprus.  He is buried in Preston Cemetery.

24 Jul

COPPING, BRIAN  (G4285654) age: 43

Sgt

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 was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon

27 Jul

GARLAND, ANTHONY LAWRENCE  (C8220376) age: 19

LAC

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 was cremated at Thorne Hill Crematorium, Llanishen

30 Jul

JONES, KEVIN JOHN  (F8136385) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Honington and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a Ford Granada on the C647 at Great Livermore, Suffolk.  He was cremated at Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Worthing.

30 Jul

CARTWRIGHT, GREGORY PAUL  (F8206380) age: 20

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained.  He was cremated at Worthing Crematorium.

2 Aug

THURMAN, IAN  (H8194912) age: 21

SAC

He was serving at RAF Chivenor at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Boston.  He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon

3 Aug

FRANKLING, JOHN MALCOLM  (S5051438) age: 47

Cpl

He was serving at RAF North Luffenham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Cambridge City Crematorium

6 Aug

KIDD, CYNTHIA  (G8054016) age: 29

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Brunssum at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Kelloe

7 Aug

HEATHER, GORDON PETER  (T4276913) 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 was cremated at Park Crematorium, Aldershot

11 Aug

DEWBERY, KEITH PETER  (Q8179673) age: 25

SAC

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 Rhuddlan.  He was cremated at Chester Crematorium

15 Aug

LLOYD, JOHN  (J8202621) age: 20

SAC

He was serving at RAF Odiham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury.  He was cremated at Barnham Crematorium, Canterbury

19 Aug

BAILEY, ROBERT CHARLES  (8025424) age: 33

Flt Lt

Serving at RAF Cranwell, he was killed whilst flying in Varsity G-BDFT/WJ897 of Leicester Aircraft Preservation, which crashed inverted at Marchington whilst attempting a forced landing following problems with both engines.  He is buried in Wesleyan Church, Swanage.

20 Aug

BASTABLE, JOSEPH DOMINIC  (L4201696) age: 44

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 Leicestershire.  He is buried in Bingham Cemetery

25 Aug

WHITAKER, ANTHONY JOHN  (5202985D) age: 45

Rev'd Sqn Ldr

He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  Details of his burial have not been ascertained

25 Aug

TIDBURY, DAVID ALAN  (K8216775) age: 18

LAC

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 East Dereham.  He is buried in St Margarets Parish Churchyard, Lyng

26 Aug

GRANT, JOHN WILLIAM  (T4017355) age: 55

WO

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

26 Aug

FERRIER, CHARLES  (F8008115) age: 31

Chf Tech

He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Brackley.  He is buried in Bishopstoke Cemetery, Eastleigh

29 Aug

HOPE, PAUL STEPHEN  (G1947182) age: 38

Cpl

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

30 Aug

NICOLL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER  (Q8125104) age: 27

Cpl

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 Louth.  He is buried in Nairn Parish Cemetery

31 Aug

FERRIS, ALAN FREDERICK  (A2433872) age: 53

Chf Tech

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 Oxford.  He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium

6 Sep

BURKIN, DEREK  (J8135722) age: 24

Jnr 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

11 Sep

PRICE, COLIN  (Q8200373) age: 22

Jnr Tech

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 is buried in Garden of Remembrance, Four Ashes Cemetery, Cryers Hill

16 Sep

NARAYAN, AJAY  (D8179979) age: 23

SAC

He was serving at RAF Honington at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Bury St Edmunds.  He is buried in Kings Road Cemetery, Bury St Edmunds

22 Sep

RIPLEY, RONALD GEORGE  (C8200428) age: 26

SAC

He was serving at RAF Laarbruch at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He was cremated at Bassett Green Road Crematorium

26 Sep

ADAMS, DAVID MICHAEL  (N4280077) age: 37

M ALM

He was killed when he was struck by the rotor blade of a Chinook HC Mk 1 of No 1310 Flt, at RAF Stanley.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham

28 Sep

KAPUSCINSKI, STEPHAN PHILIP ANDREW  (8183343) age: 26

Fg Off

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 Pontefract.  He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon

28 Sep

HUSSEY, MARGARET KATHLEEN  (H8059769) age: 26

SACW

She was serving at RAF Wittering at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in Assynt, Scotland.  She is buried in St Paul's Peel Churchyard, Little Hutton, Worsley.

4 Oct

COLLINS, DONALD  (E1935997) age: 42

Chf Tech

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 Garden of Remembrance, Hughendon, High Wycombe

4 Oct

GODDARD, BARRY ROBERT  (L0593647) age: 42

WO

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 Rutland.  He was cremated at Marholm Crematorium, Peterborough

4 Oct

WEST, MICHAEL JAMES  (W4193468) age: 45

Chf 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 South Glamorgan.  He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Lyneham

8 Oct

GILES, ANDREW RICHARD  (L8152262) age: 19

App Tech

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

9 Oct

CORBETT, PETER IAN  (2780010V) age: 51

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 Blackpool & Fylde.  He was cremated at Ansdell Crematorium, Lytham St Annes

11 Oct

McCAFFER, DOUGLAS NEIL  (B8152435) age: 19

App Tech

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 Wrekin.  He is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Donington

15 Oct

ELLISON, HUGH CHRISTOPHER  (609212N) age: 45

Sqn Ldr

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 Bray Parish Council Cemetery

15 Oct

SEAL, JOHN WILLIAM  (A8088749) age: 34

Sgt

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 Aberdeen Crematorium.

24 Oct

HOLDEN, ANDREW ANNO  (J8207201) age: 22

Jnr Tech

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 St Mary's Churchyard, York

4 Nov

PATTINSON, MAURICE  (X4097512) age: 50

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Swinderby and died from natural causes, his death registered in Grantham.  He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell.

10 Nov

HAWKE, DEREK ARTHUR JAMES  (V4286786) age: 39

Flt Sgt

He was serving at RAF Catterick at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Richmond, Yorks.  He is buried in St Anne's Churchyard, Catterick

11 Nov

HOOK, MARTIN LEWIS  (L8139729) age: 23

Cpl

He was serving at RAF North Luffenham and was killed when he was knocked off the roof of a radar building at RAF Neatishead by the revolving antenna.  He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium.

13 Nov

WURTS, CHARLES ARTHUR RICHARD  (1942870T) age: 39

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

22 Nov

CROWELL, JULIAN ANTHONY  (C8210505) age: 20

A/Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Laarbruch at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained.  He is buried in St Saviours Parish Churchyard, Jersey

23 Nov

DICKSON, JOHN MCDAID  (D4278572) age: 41

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 Cupar.  He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground.

27 Nov

JACKSON, GERALD  (H4280072) age: 39

Sgt

He was serving at RAF Marham and was killed on his way home from a night shift when his car collided head-on with a lorry at East Winch.  He is buried in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Terrington St John, Norfolk.

29 Nov

WALKER, PHILIP  (0607648L) age: 48

A/A/Cdre

He was on the strength of RAF Uxbridge whilst on detachment to the USA and died, cause unknown, in the Cedars of Lebanon Clinic, Los Angles.  He is buried in Northwood Cemetery.

1 Dec

WELLS, DAVID  (Q8182419) age: 23

A/Cpl

He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF West Raynham and was killed when he crashed his motorcycle into a house in West Rudham.  He is buried in Berkswell Churchyard, Coventry.

2 Dec

FINNAN, IAN JOHN  (C8175794) age: 24

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 St Mary with St Gabriel Churchyard, Binbrook

8 Dec

CURTIS, PHILLIP CHARLES  (Q8186340) age: 22

Jnr Tech

He was serving at RAF Wattisham at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Norwich Outer.  He is buried in Beccles Cemetery

12 Dec

CLARK, JAMES DURNAN DAWSON  (F0688212) age: 39

Chf Tech

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 is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington

14 Dec

NEWING, JAMES EDWARD JOHN  (A4289224) age: 37

Sgt

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

20 Dec

PARKER, JONATHAN  (L8210743) age: 23

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 Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds

24 Dec

WINES, IAN  (2608419A) age: 51

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 Chichester.  He is buried in Bognor Cemetery

26 Dec

GERARD, ANDREW PAUL  (T8224177) age: 17

LAC

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 Leeds.  He was cremated at Leeds Crematorium

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