Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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4 Jan |
RADFORD, EDRIC LEE ROY (5203763L) age: 22 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Uxbridge at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Grittleton, nr Chippenham. |
11 Jan |
NAPPER, JEREMY PAUL (K8202578) age: 20 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Coningsby and was killed as he walked along a taxiway at the station when he was hit by a minibus. He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium. |
29 Jan |
CAMERON, NEIL BARON CAMERON OF BALHOUSIE KT, GCB, CBE, DSO, DFC (102585) age: 64 |
MRAF |
He had retired from the post of Chief of the Defence Staff in 1979 and was appointed as Principle of King's College in London. Taken seriously ill he was admitted to hospital in Westminster, where he died from cancer. He is buried in St Michael & All Angels Churchyard, Halton. |
Photo courtesy - Steve Bond |
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30 Jan |
WARD, GUY BENEDICT (8028099E) age: 21 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Hawk T Mk 1, XX279 of No 2 TWU, which he abandoned over the Bristol Channel after control problems developed but was probably rendered unconscious as he failed to carry out any of the post ejection procedures and his body was never found. |
CHUBB, CHARLES JOHN ELLIS TRAVERS (608609X) age: 38 |
Flt Lt |
He was on exchange with the RAAF when he was killed whilst flying in Chinook, A15-001 of No 12 Sqn RAAF, which crashed into Perseverance Dam, near Toowoomba. He was cremated at Mount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane |
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9 Feb |
REYNOLDS, GEORGE THOMAS (K4108871) age: 53 |
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 Ely. He was cremated at Marholm Road Crematorium |
11 Feb |
BUZZA, WILLIAM GEORGE (B8124195) age: 32 |
Cpl |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Ebdon Road Crematorium, Weston-super-Mare |
11 Feb |
CRAWFORD, GEORGE STEPHEN (J8075446) age: 34 |
Cpl |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Llanbeblig Cemetery, Caernafon |
11 Feb |
GOODGE, SIMON JOHN (P8212362) age: 18 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving with the RAF Police and was travelling with the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
11 Feb |
HADDEN, BRIAN SIDNEY (E0681066) age: 44 |
Flt Sgt |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Breakspear Crematorium |
11 Feb |
HARRISON, GORDON (R5021186) age: 47 |
WO |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
11 Feb |
JENKINS, PAUL FREDERICK FORTUNE (K8106739) age: 28 |
Chf Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Thornhill Crematorium, Penarth |
11 Feb |
MANNAS, ANDREW CHRISTOPHER (G8201257) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in West Norwood Cemetery |
11 Feb |
PARKER, PHILIP OWEN (H4292538) age: 38 |
Chf Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
11 Feb |
PERRY, BRIAN (C4287823) age: 37 |
Sgt |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Worle Crematorium, Weston-super-Mare |
11 Feb |
PETTIT, JOHN (J8076899) age: 32 |
Sgt |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Sutton Cemetery, Southend |
11 Feb |
SAUNDERS, ANDREW WILLIAM (Q8102506) age: 29 |
Cpl |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in St Mary's Parish Churchyard, Harlow |
11 Feb |
SMITH, IAN TREVOR (Q8184778) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Luton Crematorium |
11 Feb |
SMITH, PHILIP EDWARD (D8200706) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
11 Feb |
THOMAS, ALUN JOHN (K8078641) age: 32 |
Cpl |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Gwent Crematorium |
11 Feb |
TICKLE, JOHN (R4276303) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Fox Covert Lawn Cemetery, Appleton, Warrington |
11 Feb |
TOMSETT, CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (4239745T) age: 46 |
A/Sqn Ldr |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Rheindahlen Cemetery |
11 Feb |
WILSON, COLIN (B8190661) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He is buried in Maes Cemetery, Anglesey |
11 Feb |
WOODS, PAUL FREDERICK (J8067559) age: 44 |
Chf Tech |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and was killed when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Preston Crematorium |
13 Feb |
BOYD, MICHAEL JOHN KERR (D4278636) age: 37 |
Sgt |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and died from injuries sustained when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Krefeld Crematorium |
18 Feb |
COGRAM, ALBERT BRUCE (4231461W) age: 42 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was killed whilst flying in Harrier T Mk 4, XW933 of No 3 Sqn, which collided with a F-105S of the GAF about 12 miles from Gutersloh. He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium |
22 Feb |
CROSBY, GUY DUNCAN (A8224082) age: 21 |
LAC |
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 Grimsby. He was cremated at Chanterlands Crematorium, Hull |
28 Feb |
BRUNT, DAVID CHARLES (P8099580) age: 43 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wildenrath at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at Cardross Crematorium |
WOOLFALL, JOHN RODNEY (4116874H) age: 51 |
Flt Lt |
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 Haycombe Crematorium, Bath |
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3 Mar |
KIMBELL, ICILINE FAY (J8065663) age: 22 |
SACW |
She was serving at RAF Kinloss at the time of her death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however her death was registered in Forres. She is buried in Tredworth Road Cemetery, Gloucester. |
6 Mar |
RAMSAY, MARTIN ALAN (8027790S) age: 22 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Lightning F Mk 6, XR772 of No 5 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Spurn Head after getting to a spin and despite ejecting, he died before being rescued. He is buried in West Hill Churchyard, Ottery St Mary |
10 Mar |
HARRIS, GEORGE MARTIN (T8203303) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Brampton and was killed in a race at Cadwell Park, near Louth, when the Yamaha motorcycle combination crashed. He was cremated at Whitley Bay Crematorium. |
14 Mar |
ARNOLD, ANTHONY PAUL (S8193968) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Alton. He was cremated at Weston Mill Crematorium, Plymouth |
15 Mar |
CRIPPS, SEAN (J8185482) age: 22 |
Cpl |
He was a member of the RAF Germany Band and died from injuries sustained on 11 Feb 1985 when the bus on which he was travelling was destroyed after catching fire following a collision with a fuel tanker on a German autobahn. He was cremated at Breakspeare Crematorium |
15 Mar |
COLEMAN, CHRISTOPHER (H0582607) age: 56 |
WO |
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 Stamford. He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium |
18 Mar |
FOSTER, RUSSELL ARNOLD (R0587067) age: 49 |
M Eng |
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 is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Black Bourton |
22 Mar |
MEDINA, IAN JAMES (L4269158) age: 42 |
M ALM |
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 Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth |
25 Mar |
REDWOOD, IAN MAURICE BSC, ARCS (5202173U) age: 30 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Bulldog T Mk 1, XX660 of OUAS, which he abandoned near Yelford in Oxfordshire but he fell from his parachute harness. He is buried in Down Ampney Churchyard |
FLEMING, SUSAN JENNIFER (T8230806) age: 25 |
A/Cpl |
She was serving with the RAF Police at RAF High Wycombe attached to RAF Greenham Common and was killed when her yellow Mini Traveller was in collision with a Ford Escort XR-3i on the Al5 at Glanton. She is buried in Four Ashes Cemetery, Hughenden. |
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5 Apr |
HARPER, ROBERT JOHN (B2631084) age: 19 |
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 Forres. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, North Collingham. |
6 Apr |
CARPENTER, PAUL WILLIAM (P8008157) age: 33 |
Sgt |
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 |
7 Apr |
SUTTON, PAUL OWEN (E8224525) age: 19 |
LAC |
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 Neyland Cemetery |
12 Apr |
EARDLEY, JOHN PETER (Y1929454) age: 47 |
WO |
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 Scared Heart Churchyard, Fareham |
12 Apr |
BURBIDGE, PAUL ANDREW (F4276286) age: 40 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Rudloe Manor but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton as his death was registered in Swindon. He was cremated at York Crematorium |
17 Apr |
SWAN, JOHN CAMERON (E8100738) age: 49 |
Cpl |
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 |
25 Apr |
JONES, MELVYN RYAN (M1940265) age: 40 |
Chf 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 |
OSWALD, PATRICK JOHN DFC (W0595270) age: 35 |
Cpl |
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 Rheindahlen Cemetery |
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11 May |
STRINGMAN, DEREK CHARLES (8068396A) age: 35 |
Flt Lt |
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 Coningsby Cemetery |
11 May |
STEGGALL, MARK ANDREW (C8152024) age: 19 |
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 York. He is buried in St Wilfreds Churchyard, Brayton, Selby |
18 May |
NELSON, WILLIAM DAVID (B8189892) age: 22 |
Cpl |
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 Carleton Crematorium, Blackpool |
25 May |
RADFORD, DUNCAN (Q8195251) age: 21 |
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 Derby Crematorium |
25 May |
BIGNELL, ANDREW DAVID (H8151711) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Poole. He was cremated at Bournemouth Crematorium |
27 May |
JUDGE, GRAHAM MICHAEL (5201165Q) age: 37 |
Sqn Ldr |
He was serving at RAF St Mawgan 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 |
28 May |
ERICKSON, LEE DAVID (L8227286) age: 19 |
LAC |
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 Haverfordwest. He is buried in Haverfordwest Cemetery |
29 May |
BHATTI, MAYOOR (F8202162) age: 22 |
SAC |
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 Huntingdon. He was cremated at Canley Crematorium, Coventry |
SMITH, STEPHEN CARL (B8194747) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Ipswich. He was cremated at Ipswich Crematorium |
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9 Jun |
HALL, MATTHEW COLLINGWOOD (S8192667) age: 21 |
SAC |
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 Wellington New Road Cemetery, Taunton |
14 Jun |
STEELE, WILLIAM BSC (2621136F) age: 29 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2B, XV341 of No 12 Sqn, which crashed in the undershoot area on the approach to RAF Lossiemouth aftter a tailplane linkage became disconnected. He was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium |
14 Jun |
NUTTALL, GEORGE (H4129378) age: 50 |
WO |
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, Bucks |
14 Jun |
JACKSON, IAIN (J8223424) age: 19 |
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 Carnoustie. He is buried in Panbridge Country Church, Near Carnoustie, Angus. |
26 Jun |
LONG, IAN FRASER (Q8152185) age: 19 |
AC |
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 |
YATES, MELVYN (A8113191) age: 37 |
Sgt |
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 Overdale Crematorium, Bolton |
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10 Jul |
HYDE, DAVID CLIVE (5204185V) age: 22 |
Fg Off |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Sleaford. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell |
11 Jul |
BLANSHARD, SIDWELL ERNEST (Q1931141) age: 45 |
Chf Tech |
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 Lincoln Crematorium |
18 Jul |
JAMES, PHILIP GEORGE (G8001265) age: 30 |
A/Cpl |
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 Bangor. He is buried in Cornelly Municipal Cemetery |
19 Jul |
EDWARDS, STUART (Q8200292) age: 21 |
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 South Bristol Cemetery |
22 Jul |
BIRKBY, ANDREW DAVID (X0594446) age: 37 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Stanmore Park but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He was cremated at West Hertfordshire Crematorium |
25 Jul |
BUTTERWORTH, PAUL BENJAMIN (T8206041) age: 21 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Southport Crematorium |
27 Jul |
BAKER, DEAN MANSELL (R8206370) age: 22 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when the car in which he was travelling crashed through a fence on the Forres-Grantown road. He is buried in Bebwellty Churchyard |
27 Jul |
FOXWELL, MICHAEL JOHN (H8180965) age: 23 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Kinloss and was killed when the car in which he was travelling crashed through a fence on the Forres-Grantown road. He was cremated at Gloucester Crematorium. |
28 Jul |
HARRY, RAYMOND AUBREY (K2405290) age: 55 |
WO |
He was serving at RAF Odiham but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Odiham Cemetery |
DAVY, TREVOR ALLAN (P8105260) age: 33 |
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 Scunthorpe & Barton upon Humber. He is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald's Churchyard, Finningley. |
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8 Aug |
HIND, PAUL EDWARD (T8179703) age: 25 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Halton or died in the RAF Hospital at Halton, his death being registered in Poole. He was cremated at Bournemouth Crematorium |
11 Aug |
MOYLAN-JONES, ROBERT JOHN (059761E) age: 61 |
Gp Capt |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Thruxton Parish Churchyard |
11 Aug |
PRUDHOE, JOHN (J8204257) age: 21 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Scotland?. He is buried in St James Churchyard, Haydock, St Helens |
14 Aug |
EATON, ANDREW JOHN (Q8110643) age: 37 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Boscombe Down but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in London Road Cemetery, Salisbury |
17 Aug |
COKAYNE, STEPHEN ANTHONY (L8224896) age: 18 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Cottesmore and was probably killed in an accident, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Leicestershire Central. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Quenborough. |
17 Aug |
GORDON, MICHAEL ROBERT (W2721796) age: 51 |
WO |
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 |
18 Aug |
BROWN, CHRISTOPHER (C8206083) age: 21 |
SAC |
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 Bedford. He was cremated at Cambridge Crematorium |
19 Aug |
DAVIES, PETER (M1962119) age: 34 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon |
22 Aug |
McGUIGAN, JAMES BEM (Q1938208) age: 42 |
Flt 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 Chichester. He is buried in Hereford City Cemetery |
25 Aug |
UNDERHILL, JULIAN (T8218919) age: 19 |
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 Worthing. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
DAWSON, COLIN ANTHONY (Q4287305) age: 41 |
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 Ploughley. He is buried in Ripon Churchyard |
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15 Sep |
CAVANAGH, DAVID JAMES (A8171915) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Bulford Cemetery |
16 Sep |
MACASSEY, JUSTIN (R8028151) age: 22 |
Sgt |
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 North Dorset. He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium |
STOVIN, LEONARD (2625899D) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XX728 of No 6 Sqn, which collided with XX731 of the same unit near Alston in Cumbria. He is buried in Scottow Cemetery |
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11 Oct |
SHIELDS, MARK ALLAN (P8184723) age: 26 |
Jnr Tech |
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 Northallerton. He is buried in Hibaldstow Cemetery. |
11 Oct |
EMM, DAVID JOHN (K8090565) age: 37 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Stafford at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Stafford. He was cremated at Stafford Crematorium |
14 Oct |
ELSENDER, STEPHEN PAUL (L8174893) age: 23 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF St Athan at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Newport, Glamorgan. He was cremated at Blacon Crematorium, Chester |
23 Oct |
DONOVAN, NICHOLAS WILLIAM (S8126343) age: 26 |
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 |
25 Oct |
RIGBY, DAVID ANTHONY ALEXANDER (C8182015) age: 25 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Wessex HC Mk 2, XT669 of No 72 Sqn, which crashed on take off at Forkhill in County Armagh after striking a radio mast. He was cremated at Park Crematorium, Lytham St Annes |
KENT, MICHAEL WILLIAM JOHN (C0684420) age: 43 |
Flt Sgt |
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 Biggleswade. He was cremated at Bedford Crematorium |
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15 Nov |
SAYCE, LEWIS GEORGE (4074158R) age: 52 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Coltishall but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Ely as his death was registered in Ely. He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium |
16 Nov |
STAFFORD, PAUL (P8139337) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Chivenor but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon |
19 Nov |
HARVEY, LESLIE CHARLES (5202971K) age: 36 |
Flt Lt |
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 Scotland?. He is buried in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground |
26 Nov |
SALMON, ANDREW CHRISTOPHER (A8216026) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Felixstowe Cemetery |
SHEEN, JOHN (5201113S) age: 36 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Tornado GR Mk 1, ZA610 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Flamborough Head during a night refuelling exercise with Buccaneers. He is buried in Marham New Cemetery |
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2 Dec |
BARNARD, MICHAEL (5202158W) age: 32 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Tornado GR Mk 1, ZA610 of No 617 Sqn, which crashed into the North Sea off Flamborough Head during a night refuelling exercise with Buccaneers. His body was probably not recovered. |
2 Dec |
TOMLINSON, KEITH DEREK (R8137345) age: 26 |
Jnr Tech |
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 was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium |
3 Dec |
WIGHT, ROBERT NEIL (C8091251) age: 32 |
Cpl |
He was serving with No 237 OCU, RAF Lossiemouth and was transferred to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness for treatment on an ankle injury sustained in a accident on the station but died during the second operation while under anaesthetic. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery. |
3 Dec |
METCALFE, GEORGE ERNEST (E1946811) age: 39 |
Sgt |
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 Chippenham. He was cremated at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath |
5 Dec |
McDONALD, DANIEL (E8221561) age: 19 |
SAC |
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 Johnstone. He is buried in Kilbarchan Cemetery, Johnstone. |
6 Dec |
JONES, STEPHEN ROBERT (H8206034) 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 was cremated at Wigan Crematorium |
13 Dec |
MURLEY, ROBERT NICHOLAS (X0585390) age: 52 |
WO |
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 Barnstaple. He is buried in St Augustine's Churchyard, Heanton Punchardon |
13 Dec |
HIGGINS, STUART ARTHUR (T8125222) age: 26 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Honington and died in Addenbrooke's Hospital from injuries sustained when his moped was involved in a collision with a Bedford Dormobile at the junction of Fornham Road and The Avenue, Great Barton. He is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Honington. |
20 Dec |
ALLINSON, IAN (R8189670) age: 23 |
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 Chester & Ellesmere Port. He is buried in Hawarden No.2 Cemetery |
23 Dec |
DAVIES, MICHAEL (506562U) age: 50 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Wolverhampton. He is buried in St Cuthbert 's Churchyard, Donington |
28 Dec |
HEAYES, JOHN DOUGLAS (5043013F) age: 47 |
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 was cremated at Amersham Crematorium |
31 Dec |
JOHNSTON, DAVID FAINGES (S4242345) age: 47 |
Flt 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 Forres. He is buried in Clovenside Cemetery. |
31 Dec |
PALMER, LESLIE RICHARD CECIL (3503209K) age: 56 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon |
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