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4 Jan |
REYNOLDS, STEPHEN (S8008650) age: 34 |
Sgt |
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 Doncaster. He was cremated at Bracebridge Heath Crematorium |
12 Jan |
JONES, MARTIN PENRY (T8179399) age: 27 |
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 is buried in Pennard Churchyard, Swansea |
15 Jan |
CHOULES, JEREMY JOHN WHITTING (8022845S) age: 36 |
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 Haycombe Crematorium, Bath |
31 Jan |
PHYLIP JONES, KEITH (B8219616) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and was killed in a road accident on the station. He was cremated at Bangor Crematorium. |
BOWERS, EDWARD ALBERT MBE, BEM (K4084445) age: 53 |
WO |
He possibly died in the hospital at RAF Ely his death was registered in St Albans. He is buried in City of Ely Cemetery |
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8 Feb |
KAVANAGH, STEVEN PATRICK (P8133456) age: 27 |
Cpl |
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 |
11 Feb |
GREEN, DEREK VINCENT (B8088105) age: 34 |
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 |
13 Feb |
McDONALD, DAVID (1939799W) age: 42 |
Flt Lt |
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 Forres. He is buried in Coleraine Cemetery. |
22 Feb |
PURCELL, DAVID (C8247192) age: 22 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wattisham but was attached to RAF Buchan when he was killed after falling 60ft down a cliff near Boddam. He is buried in St Patricks Catholic Church, Bamber Bridge. |
27 Feb |
CHITTY, DAVID JOHN (B8014882) age: 31 |
Chf Tech |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He is buried in Hartley Wintney Cemetery |
27 Feb |
JOHNS, ANDREW JOHN (E8141158) age: 30 |
Sgt |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He was cremated at Shrewsbury Crematorium |
27 Feb |
MARSHALL, JEREMY CHARLES (G8140038) age: 27 |
Cpl |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He was cremated at Nabwood Crematorium, Shipley |
27 Feb |
MINSHULL, KARL MARK (C8195279) age: 25 |
Cpl |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He was cremated at Aldershot Crematorium |
27 Feb |
MOFFAT, ANTHONY DONALD (8027926E) age: 26 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He is buried in Whitley Bay Cemetery |
27 Feb |
NEWMAN, STEPHEN JOHN (5203189H) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He is buried in Odiham Cemetery |
27 Feb |
WHITWELL, PETER JASON (A8191667) age: 25 |
Cpl |
He was killed whilst flying in Chinook HC Mk 1, ZA721 of No 78 Sqn, which dived into the ground near RAF Mount Pleasant during a flight test. He was cremated at Aldershot Crematorium |
STEDMAN, ALAN (B8105582) age: 31 |
Cpl |
He was serving with BRIXMIS, RAF Gatow and was died when the 'Herald of Free Enterprise' capsized as it left Zeebrugge harbour. |
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8 Mar |
REID, STUART GEORGE MCAULIFFE (585775J) age: 52 |
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 Chippenham. He is buried in Lea Parish Churchyard, Malmesbury |
12 Mar |
CUNNINGHAM, BRENDA (B8056059) age: 39 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF West Drayton but probably died in the RAF Hospital at Halton as his death was registered in Aylesbury. He is buried in Tredworth Road Cemetery, Gloucester |
17 Mar |
ROBERTSON, STANLEY (H8095393) age: 37 |
Cpl |
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 Durham Road Cemetery, Houghton-Le-Spring |
24 Mar |
MICHAEL, DAVID JOHN (5203004M) age: 36 |
Flt Lt |
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 Grimsby Crematorium |
30 Mar |
WEBSTER, DAVID THOMAS (E8078852) age: 38 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Swanton Morley at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Norwich. He was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
LITTLE, MICHAEL KENNEDY (S8170546) age: 31 |
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 Market Harborough. He was cremated at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon |
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7 Apr |
JACKSON, ANDREW DAVID (L8270384) age: 18 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Scampton at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in Lincoln. He is buried in Swallow West Cemetery, Sheffield |
13 Apr |
REDHEAD, MATTHEW JOHN (S8224669) age: 20 |
SAC |
He was serving as a Steward in the Officers' Mess at RAF Upavon and died in a London hospital, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He was cremated at Salisbury Crematorium. |
14 Apr |
FOSTER, DAVID GORDON ERNEST (W4156675) age: 50 |
WO |
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 Andreas Church, Isle of Man |
20 Apr |
JOHNSON, RONALD (E0585737) age: 53 |
M AEOP |
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 Madingley Crematorium |
22 Apr |
COOKE, JOHN JULIAN (5203221R) age: 28 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2, XW540 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into the sea about 25 miles off Wick during a practice night shipping attack. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery |
22 Apr |
FAHY, ADRIAN FRANCIS (8028661R) age: 26 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Buccaneer S Mk 2, XW540 of No 12 Sqn, which flew into the sea about 25 miles off Wick during a practice night shipping attack. His body was probably not recovered. |
22 Apr |
PINCKNEY, ROGER CHARLES NICHOLAS (508327Y) age: 42 |
Wg Cdr |
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 Oxford. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
THOMPSON, ARNOLD BERT AFC (4047115V) age: 54 |
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 Great Yarmouth. He was cremated at Gorleston Crematorium |
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17 May |
LEITNER, MARTIN ISIDORE (P8189982) age: 25 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth and was killed whilst flying in Steen Skybolt, G-BKXB which crashed into trees at Tuvall Covert Wood, near Brunton Airfield, Northumberland shortly after taking off en-route to RAF Leuchars. He was cremated at Aberdeen Crematorium. |
17 May |
SCOTT, PHILIP WILLIAM (J8141061) age: 31 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Lossiemouth and was killed whilst flying in Steen Skybolt, G-BKXB which crashed into trees at Tuvall Covert Wood, near Brunton Airfield, Northumberland shortly after taking off en-route to RAF Leuchars. He is buried in Harton Cemetery, South Shields. |
18 May |
GAMMACK, ROBERT DAVIDSON (607812R) age: 49 |
Wg Cdr |
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 Breakspear Crematorium |
19 May |
SCOTT, RONALD WILLIAM (1932766E) age: 46 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Thatcham and died suddenly, cause unknown, in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. He was cremated at Cheltenham Crematorium. |
23 May |
CAROLAN, RICHARD STEPHEN (H8246845) age: 19 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed when the motorcycle on which he was riding collided head-on with a car on the A15 near RAF Waddington. He is buried in St Andrews Churchyard, Cranwell. |
23 May |
PATTERSON, DAVID ANDREW (Q8253617) age: 17 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF Cranwell and was killed when the motorcycle on which he was riding collided head-on with a car on the A15 near RAF Waddington. He is buried in Hadarden Parish Churchyard. |
30 May |
NICHOLSON, ANTONY (J8253469) age: 20 |
A/Cpl |
He was serving with the RAF Police at RAF Bruggen at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He was cremated at City of Salford Crematorium |
NEWTON, DAVID (D8110750) age: 43 |
Cpl |
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 Abingdon. He is buried in New Cemetery, Abingdon |
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5 Jun |
PRICE, DAVID JAMES (A8270208) age: 20 |
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 Mid Warwickshire. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Warwick |
6 Jun |
KEEBLE, ARTHUR ROBERT (584315X) age: 56 |
Sqn Ldr |
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 New Cemetery, Godmanchester |
13 Jun |
HEYWOOD, NORMAN PAUL (8096663P) age: 35 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF Bruggen and died after a short illness, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Middleton New Cemetery, Manchester. |
17 Jun |
MANNHEIM, ANDREW SIMON (5203732S) age: 25 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XZ116 of No 41 Sqn, which collided with Tornado, ZA493 of No 20 Sqn about six miles from Keswick in Cumbria during a low level recce sortie. He was cremated at Horsham St Faith Crematorium |
21 Jun |
SOLLITT, COLIN DENNIS WILFRED (P8287842) age: 25 |
AC |
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 Durham S W. He was cremated at Darlington Crematorium |
24 Jun |
HILL, IAN DAVID (4232497N) age: 41 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Jaguar GR Mk 1A, XZ386 of No 226 OCU Sqn, which crashed near Builth Wells after control was lost at low level and despite ejecting he did not survive. He is buried in Lossiemouth Town Cemetery |
26 Jun |
PARKER, ALAN ROY (B8204466) age: 23 |
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 Ogwr, Mid Glamorgan. He was cremated at Exeter & Devon Crematorium |
28 Jun |
SWALLOW, BRIAN CHARLES (S4269198) age: 25 |
Jnr Tech |
He was serving at RAF North Coates at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. Details of his burial have not been ascertained. |
BEESLEY, PAUL (C8193089) age: 24 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF West Raynham and was killed along with his wife when his car collided with a lorry in heavy rain. He was cremated at Crownhill Crematorium, Bletchley. |
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22 Jul |
HOARE, JONATHAN WILLIAM MARK (D8286024) age: 18 |
LAC |
He was serving with No 27 Sqn RAF Regiment Sqn, RAF Leuchars and died in Dundee Royal Infirmary from injuries sustained when his car with another on the Dundee-St Andrews road. He is buried in Wellington Cemetery. |
28 Jul |
COWBURN, MALCOLM CHARLES (Y1945015) age: 41 |
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 All Saints Churchyard, Wittering |
30 Jul |
BALDING, ANTHONY CHARLES (G8183928) age: 25 |
Cpl |
He was serving at No 15 Sqn RAF Regiment, RAF Hullavington and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a wall near Chippenham, just days before he was due to be married. He is buried in Wisbech Cemetery. |
HERBERT, DEREK NEIL (J8081734) age: 43 |
Sgt |
He was serving at RAF Fylingdales at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in York. He was cremated at York Crematorium |
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12 Aug |
McKINNEY, GORDON WILLIAM (P8201406) age: 30 |
Cpl |
He was either serving at RAF Lyneham and was killed by a train, probably whilst he was taking a short cut back to the station. He was cremated at Crewe Crematorium. |
12 Aug |
SECKER, MARTYN LEONARD (P8190045) age: 24 |
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 . He was cremated at Nottingham Crematorium |
12 Aug |
MEAGHER, MICHAEL PATRICK (4042606G) age: 56 |
Flt Lt |
He was serving at RAF St Mawgan and died in Treliske Hospital, cause unknown. He is buried in St Kea Parish Churchyard, Truro. |
16 Aug |
JONES, MARK PHILIP (5205697Q) age: 19 |
A/Plt 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 Ynys Mon, Anglesey. He is buried in Bodedern Cemetery, Holyhread |
20 Aug |
ARCHBOLD, ANDREW MARK (A8226630) age: 21 |
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 is buried in Holy Trinity & St Oswald's Churchyard, Finningley |
20 Aug |
HASLEHURST, PAUL RALPH (H8213113) age: 25 |
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 Chesterfield Crematorium |
26 Aug |
MURDOCH, EWAN HOLM (2627022P) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom F Mk 4 (F4J), ZE358 of No 74 Sqn, which struck the ground and crashed near Aberystwyth during a low level practice interception. He is buried in Mearns Cemetery, Giffnock, Glasgow |
26 Aug |
OGG, JEREMY LINDSEY (8028739K) age: 25 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying in Phantom F Mk 4 (F4J), ZE358 of No 74 Sqn, which struck the ground and crashed near Aberystwyth during a low level practice interception. He is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Hayling Island |
GREENWOOD, MARK (H8197373) age: 24 |
Cpl |
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 |
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12 Sep |
DICKSON, SIR WILLIAM FORSTER GCB KBE DSO AFC (0003222M) age: 88 |
MRAF |
After serving as the Chief of the Air Staff and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, he became the first Chief of the Defence Staff in 1959 and died in the RAF Hospital at Wroughton. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium. |
SANDFORD, MALCOLM PHILIP (D0587318) age: 53 |
Flt 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 Wayland. He is buried in Thetford Cemetery |
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5 Oct |
WILSON, KENNETH JAMES (5033957) age: 22 |
LAC |
He was serving at RAF South Cerney at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained. He is buried in Nuneaton Cemetery. |
7 Oct |
OWEN, EDWARD MARK (Q8227415) age: 22 |
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 Bristol. He is buried in Bron-Y-Nant Public Cemetery, Colwyn Bay |
19 Oct |
SORBY, GRAHAM LESLIE (G8227873) age: 27 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Laarbruch and was killed whilst taking part in an RAF mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas when their camp was struck by an avalanche. He was buried near Island Peak, Nepal. |
21 Oct |
SWALES, BARRY MICHAEL (P8081935) age: 37 |
Cpl |
He was serving with No 27 Sqn, RAF Marham and was killed when his motorcycle collided with a van at the New Inn Junction, South Wootton. He was cremated at King's Lynn Crematorium. |
25 Oct |
MARNOCH, JAMES FORBES SCRIMGEOUR (3129534S) age: 55 |
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 Reading & Wokingham. He was cremated at Headington Crematorium, Oxford |
27 Oct |
ANGUS, STUART MARSHALL (Q8228490) age: 20 |
Jnr 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 Kings Lynn. He is buried in Bridgnorth Town Cemetery |
CARVER, JOHN USN () age: |
Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 3, XZ136 of No 3 Sqn, which collided with XZ136 of the same unit over the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland. Details of his burial have not been ascertained |
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2 Nov |
SUNDERLAND, DAVID ROBIN (5203624D) age: 27 |
Flt Lt |
He was killed whilst flying in Harrier GR Mk 3, XZ136 of No 3 Sqn, which collided with XZ136 of the same unit over the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland. He was cremated at Bangor Crematorium |
3 Nov |
McKILLOP, JAMES TAYLOR (N1942831) age: 42 |
Chf Tech |
He was serving at RAF Wyton and died suddenly, cause unknown, in Hartford. He is buried in Huntingdon New Cemetery. |
16 Nov |
JENNINGS, MICHAEL PETER (4233411L) age: 47 |
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 Holy Trinity Churchyard, Calne |
18 Nov |
BAKER, LAWRENCE (Y0586540) age: 54 |
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 West Oxfordshire. He was cremated at Oxford Crematorium |
21 Nov |
JONES, DAVID RAYMOND (B8122015) age: 28 |
Cpl |
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 Cheltenham. He is buried in Kirkleatham Cemetery |
27 Nov |
McCULLUM, GRAHAM NEIL (J8251502) age: 22 |
SAC |
He was serving at RAF Neatishead and was killed when his car collided with a stationary car on a bend at Great Hautbois, near Coltishall. He was cremated at Bramcote Crematorium. |
29 Nov |
BUCKINGHAM, PETER KEITH (V1944177) age: 42 |
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 |
30 Nov |
GRANT, RAYMOND CHARLES DSM (507802J) age: 59 |
Flt Lt |
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 Headington Crematorium |
30 Nov |
McKEEVER, OLIVER PLUNKETT (U4280914) age: 39 |
Flt Sgt |
He was serving with No 2 MT Sqn, RAF Stafford and was killed when his car crashed into a lorry that had jack-knifed across the central reservation of the M6 near Junction 11 at Gailey. He was cremated at Peterborough Crematorium. |
WILKES, DAVID WILLIAM (R8106698) age: 30 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Cottesmore at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have yet to be ascertained, however his death was registered in South Shields. He is buried in Harton Cemetery |
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5 Dec |
LINES, MICHAEL WALTER (S8171158) age: 26 |
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 was cremated at St Faith's Crematorium, Horsham St Faith |
9 Dec |
PADGETT, ANDREW PAUL (T8176597) age: 26 |
SAC |
He was serving at Midland Radar, RAF North Luffenham and was killed when he fell through a roof as he was emptying buckets of rain water in the main radar building. He was cremated at The Crematorium, Blyth. |
12 Dec |
BLEVINS, COLIN (C0683926) age: 45 |
WO |
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 St Andrews. He is buried in St Michael's Cemetery, Leuchars. |
17 Dec |
ENGLAND, GRAHAM JOHN (8028274A) age: 24 |
Fg Off |
He was killed whilst flying Rollason Beta B2a, G-AWHW which crashed on the approach to land at RAF Wattisham. He is buried in St Catherine's Churchyard, Ringshall, Stowmarket. |
28 Dec |
KINGETT, MICHAEL EDWARD (589847Q) age: 49 |
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 Truro. He is buried in Truro Public Cemetery |
29 Dec |
DONOVAN, JAMES RICHARD (A4286638) age: 39 |
Cpl |
He was serving at RAF Ayios Nikolaos at the time of his death, the circumstances of which have not yet been ascertained. He is buried in Acklam Cemetery, Middlesborough |
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