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George Stewart - Funeral Arrangements
Owing to current restrictions George's funeral will be private.  Donations in memory to George can be made to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/GeorgeJStewart
For any friends who wish to pay...

Started 28th Oct, 2020 at 1:00pm by Alec Hunt
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By: Alec Hunt
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Flt Sgt George Stewart
It is with sadness to report that Flt Sgt George Stewart suddenly passed away at the the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on the 20th October.  The funeral will take place on the 29th October and will be show...

Started 27th Oct, 2020 at 3:25pm by Alec Hunt
0 1,521 Last Post 27th Oct, 2020 at 3:25pm
By: Alec Hunt
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Air Commodore Chris Bruce
Those of you who knew Air Commodore Chris Bruce, an ex RAF Boulmer Station Commander, will be saddened to hear that he passed away on 27 December 2012. He was a charming man who I also knew as the Dep...

Started 31st Dec, 2012 at 12:22pm by Brian Rogers
2 6,089 Last Post 3rd Jan, 2013 at 3:15pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Sheila Teresa Jones (née Doyle)
Hello eveyone.
I give the sad news that my Mum Sheila Teresa Jones (née Doyle) LACW 2814480 who served at Coltishall in the early 50`s died on 4 July 2005. She is and always will be sadly miss...

Started 12th Apr, 2008 at 9:32pm by catherine jones (Guest)
0 3,993 Last Post 12th Apr, 2008 at 9:32pm
By: catherine jones (Guest)
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Sad passing of Colin Latham
I have just learned, via the DEHS, of the death of Colin Latham whom many of you may know. Friend of the ADRM and long-time figure in the world of Radar, Colin served in the RAF as a Radar Instructor ...

Started 5th Dec, 2012 at 12:41pm by Chris Morshead (Ex Member)
0 4,748 Last Post 5th Dec, 2012 at 12:41pm
By: Chris Morshead - Ex Member
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Kev Rosie
Kev Rosie died last night, in Oman, after a short illness.
Kev was a yet another tremendous character with an amazing zest for life.
Kev and I have partied around the world and I will miss ...

Started 15th Jan, 2011 at 11:20am by Clive Gibson (Guest)
37 48,270 Last Post 19th Feb, 2011 at 10:36am
By: Aileen Ronaldson
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Death of Fred Belsham
The following is an extract from an e-mail that has just been received by one of our members:
'It is with regret that I have to inform you that my father, Frederick Belsham has just died at the a...

Started 18th May, 2015 at 3:48pm by Dave Lowry
0 1,844 Last Post 18th May, 2015 at 3:48pm
By: Dave Lowry
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Death of Gerry Newton
I heard the very sad news from Nick Gadd this morning that Gerry Newton had died, yesterday, Sunday 22 March 2015. Naturally, we have no details of arrangements etc., as yet, but will promulgate them ...

Started 23rd Mar, 2015 at 3:49pm by Dave Lowry
7 7,491 Last Post 5th Apr, 2015 at 5:47pm
By: Sue Cobb - Ex Member
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Announcement of the Death of W.O. Cyril (Slim) Walmsley.MBE
I have received the following e-mail from Alan Shield:
    "I have been informed by the son of Mr Cyril(Slim) Walmsley MBE that he passed away at 11.00 hrs this morning the 2 June 2013.
    Fune...

It was an Honour to serve with this gentle

Started 11th Jun, 2013 at 2:38pm by Dave Lowry
0 2,792 Last Post 11th Jun, 2013 at 2:38pm
By: Dave Lowry
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Don Anderson - Update: Funeral and Farewell Gathering
I am sorry to announce that Don Anderson died on Friday. He succumbed to prostate cancer after a stoic defence. He will be buried on Eigg, alongside the rest of the Anderson clan. Please toast him wit...

Started 19th Sep, 2012 at 9:37pm by David White
5 9,615 Last Post 6th Feb, 2013 at 6:45pm
By: Alec Trevett
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Andy Saul
I have been trying to find Andy Saul, and find it sad that I am too late, he was a great guy.
My reason for the search was to offer him an old cine-film, (recently digitized), of his wedding in P...

Started 24th Sep, 2010 at 3:39am by Ed Wright (Guest)
2 5,473 Last Post 11th Oct, 2010 at 10:48am
By: Sue Saul (Guest)
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Death of Wg Cdr Nick Gadd RAF (Retd)
I was saddened to hear of Nick's passing from Jan.
I’ve known Nick since Apr 1969.   At that time, Nick, Kelvin Holmes and I were all in the Systems Training section of RAF Patrington, going thro...

Started 11th Jul, 2022 at 4:20pm by Grant Grafton
1 1,483 Last Post 22nd Jul, 2022 at 10:52am
By: Angie Johnson
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Wing Commander Patricia Ann Gallanders RAF (Retd) - R.I.P.
While this message has been passed to the membership of the Association on 16 September 2023, it hadn't been made available generally.
    Dave Lowry, our Museums Member, received the following me...

It is comforting to know that she will be returning to Salhouse to be with her parents, who - for many years - she

Started 22nd Sep, 2023 at 10:39am by Jan Cobb
2 1,477 Last Post 30th Sep, 2023 at 5:57pm
By: Hilary A Whiteway
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Group Captain R J F "Dickie" Dickinson AFC RAF (Retd)
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum has posted the following message on Facebook:
    "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Gp Capt RJF Dickinson AFC. “Dickie” is seen here arriving outside SHQ ...

While

Started 18th Jan, 2013 at 8:37pm by Jan Cobb
1 4,682 Last Post 18th Jan, 2013 at 10:40pm
By: Jan Cobb
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John (Alan) Wood
It is with sadness that I have to announce the death last month of one of our members, John (Alan) Wood. The Telegraph notice reads:
    WOOD
    JOHN ALAN died peacefully at home on 22nd ...

Started 2nd Mar, 2015 at 9:24am by Jan Cobb
0 2,680 Last Post 2nd Mar, 2015 at 9:24am
By: Jan Cobb
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Sqn Ldr A R (Bob) Fridge RAF Retd
I'm afraid that the bad and sad news doesn't stop. Indirectly, through Pete Smith, Angela Wood and a friend of Bob's, who is attending the funeral today, I have heard that Bob died last week. My condo...

Started 17th Jan, 2011 at 12:02pm by Jan Cobb
10 12,287 Last Post 21st Jan, 2011 at 9:45am
By: Maggie Lennie (Guest)
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Ian (Lofty) Wetherell
Sad News!
I have this morning heard from Keith Wetherell that his father, Ian ?Lofty? Wetherell, passed away last week, on Friday 21st January; after a long slow decline he died peacefully.
...

Started 26th Jan, 2022 at 11:57am by Jan Cobb
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9 5,438 Last Post 12th Feb, 2022 at 2:15pm
By: Alec Trevett
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Sheila Bullers
It is with the utmost sorrow that I must pass on the terribly sad news that Sheila Bullers passed away this morning.
Information relating to the funeral will be posted here in due course, althoug...

Started 6th Feb, 2013 at 3:22pm by Jan Cobb
8 10,156 Last Post 13th Feb, 2013 at 11:21am
By: Kevin Pellatt
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Air Commodore Al Knox
It was with deep sadness that I read today that Alistair Knox had passed peacefully away on Friday, 23 November 2012 - aged 73. The announcement, in the Telegraph, is here.
All enquiries to F J L...

Started 27th Nov, 2012 at 3:15pm by Jan Cobb
7 14,120 Last Post 24th Dec, 2012 at 12:59pm
By: Martin Blunkell
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Wing Commander Allan Owen Connarty
It is with very deep sorrow that we pass on to members and non-members far and wide the sad news, news that had evaded us for 10 months, that Allan passed away on 19 December 2013. The funeral, it has...

Started 16th Oct, 2014 at 7:57pm by Jan Cobb
7 9,705 Last Post 3rd Nov, 2014 at 7:24pm
By: Alec Trevett
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The Passing of Flight Lieutenant Des Farthing
I am afraid that I have to report that the Association has this afternoon been contacted by Stephen Farthing, Des Farthing's son, who has told us that Des passed away last Saturday. While Des was n...

Started 6th Jun, 2014 at 5:55pm by Jan Cobb
5 8,200 Last Post 13th Jun, 2014 at 8:27am
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Maggie Pleasant
Tony has passed on the sad news that his beloved Maggie died this morning at 1:25 a.m., Friday 18th February 2011.

Started 18th Feb, 2011 at 10:19am by Jan Cobb
43 45,930 Last Post 2nd Mar, 2011 at 9:15am
By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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Squadron Leader Thomas A Bergin RAF (Retd)
An announcement in the Telegraph this morning reports the death on 3 February 2011 of Thomas Bergin, in his 90th year. The funeral will be in Cambridge, but no date or time has yet been given, I'm afr...

Started 9th Feb, 2011 at 9:32am by Jan Cobb
0 2,942 Last Post 9th Feb, 2011 at 9:32am
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Squadron Leader Cecil "Wimpey" Warwick MBE RAF (Retd)
The Committee has heard today that Cecil "Wimpey" Warwick has recently died. The Telegraph has the Announcement here,
Quote:
WARWICK
Cecil, Squadron Leader RAF, MBE, passed away peacefull...

but the notif

Started 15th Apr, 2009 at 6:51pm by Jan Cobb
0 4,971 Last Post 15th Apr, 2009 at 6:51pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Wing Commander Derek (D.A.G.) Day RAF (Retd)
I have heard this morning from Ivor Orrey that Derek passed away on Thursday last week, after fighting a valiant but losing battle against pneumonia and - in the final day or so - MRSA. I will add ...

Started 1st Nov, 2011 at 12:30pm by Jan Cobb
0 2,873 Last Post 1st Nov, 2011 at 12:30pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Sqn Ldr J D Anderson
I regret to inform you of the death in April of Sqn Ldr J (John?) D Anderson (of Ashwicken, Kings Lynn), notice of which was passed to me by Roy Bullers of the Air Defence Radar Museum in Neatishead.<...

Started 7th Jun, 2007 at 10:32pm by Jan Cobb
0 3,224 Last Post 7th Jun, 2007 at 10:32pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Geoff Oliver
I have heard this morning from his daughter, Hilary, that Wing Commander Geoffrey W Oliver RAF (Retd) passed away peacefully in a residential home on 29 December 2008. I have passed the Association's ...

Started 5th Mar, 2009 at 1:33pm by Jan Cobb
0 2,973 Last Post 5th Mar, 2009 at 1:33pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Air Commodore Joan Hopkins CBE WRAF (Retd)
I have the sad duty to pass on the news to all those visiting these pages that, on Monday 24th May 2010 in the evening, Air Commodore Joan Hopkins died of a heart attack. Further details regarding fun...

Started 27th May, 2010 at 3:57pm by Jan Cobb
30 53,936 Last Post 16th Oct, 2010 at 1:31pm
By: David Jones (Guest)
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Death of "Danny" Daniel, RN (Retd)
I have received a letter from Ros Howell this morning, which read:
Quote:
J.M. "Danny" Daniel, Cdr RN (Retd), Membership No. A001
It is with great sadness that I have to advise you that D...

I am sure the

Started 10th Mar, 2009 at 12:39pm by Jan Cobb
2 5,689 Last Post 11th Mar, 2009 at 7:50am
By: Richard Jenner
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Death of Flt Lt John (Johnnie) Downs
I have this evening received the following announcement from John Meader:
    Johnnie Downs (Flt Lt) died peacefully - aged 81 - on 7 January 2013, after 2 years of illness. Johnnie left the Royal...

Started 13th Jan, 2013 at 8:14pm by Jan Cobb
2 4,552 Last Post 20th Jan, 2013 at 3:00pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Dave Owens
I have been passed the sad news from Rex Barriball - via Tommy Thompson - that an old friend and colleague of many a member, Wing Commander Group Captain Dave Owens, died earlier this year (21[sup].... Rex had s

Started 5th Aug, 2008 at 10:56am by Jan Cobb
2 6,818 Last Post 13th Aug, 2008 at 11:20am
By: Kelvin Holmes (Guest)
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Anthony "Plez" Pleasant RIP
Association members received the following message from me this morning:
    Many members of the Association will have been following the numerous recent announcements, made on Facebook by Nicky L...

Yesterday, late morning,

Started 19th Oct, 2020 at 6:57pm by Jan Cobb
2 2,848 Last Post 24th Oct, 2020 at 6:09pm
By: Mike Good
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Wing Commander John Platts (Retd)
I have just received an e-mail from Paul Middleton, who had received an email from Christine Manley, daughter of John Platts, to inform him that John had died suddenly - but peacefully - yesterday, ha...

Started 18th Aug, 2011 at 1:53pm by Jan Cobb
5 8,556 Last Post 24th Aug, 2011 at 5:44pm
By: Mike Greatorex
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Death of Don Cameron
I have heard this morning from John Hyde that Don passed away on Tuesday, 18 November. No other information is available yet, but Don's health had been deteriorating for some while. If any details of ...

Started 20th Nov, 2008 at 12:41pm by Jan Cobb
3 7,691 Last Post 22nd Nov, 2008 at 9:27pm
By: Michael Moore - Ex Member
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Wing Commander Ronald George 'Ron' Sparkes MBE DFC RAF (Retd)
I received this email from Geoff Bibby a day or so ago:
Quote:
I have just had a letter from Eileen Sparkes to say her husband, Ron, died on the 2 January, probably in
Darlington Hospital. Ron w...

There is also an announcement in [url=http

Started 26th Jan, 2012 at 10:01am by Jan Cobb
1 11,250 Last Post 29th Jan, 2012 at 5:39pm
By: Mike Good
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Death of 'Sam' Small
Although he was not a member of the Association, many in the Fighter Control world will remember Sam Small, who has died aged 87. The full announcement from The Telegraph yesterday was:
    [b][i]...

Started 8th Mar, 2011 at 8:50am by Jan Cobb
1 4,118 Last Post 13th Mar, 2011 at 10:26pm
By: Gordon Carle - Ex Member
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Death of Elenore Lowry
It is with a very heavy heart that I report the passing just before midnight last night of Elenore, wife to David Lowry and mother to Hannah and Emma (who prompted this impassioned plea in May of t...

Started 14th Sep, 2010 at 11:30am by Jan Cobb
16 19,653 Last Post 26th Oct, 2010 at 6:00pm
By: Dave Lowry
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Wing Commander Bob Daniels RAF (Retd) - R.I.P.
The Secretary received the following email from Ted Hill on Friday:
    "Dear Angie,
    It is with much sadness that I have to report that my father in law, Wg Cdr Bob Daniels passed away yester...
Bob gave up his membersh

Started 24th Jul, 2023 at 9:40am by Jan Cobb
1 755 Last Post 24th Jul, 2023 at 11:34am
By: Grant Grafton
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Death of Wing Commander 'Mike' Shaw RAF (Retd)
John Hyde brought to my attention this evening the fact that Mike Shaw has died. The notice was in The Telegraph this morning:
Quote:
Shaw
Hugh (Mike) Wing Commander (Retired). Died on 17...

John added:<b

Started 23rd Jun, 2009 at 9:30pm by Jan Cobb
1 5,146 Last Post 1st Jul, 2009 at 2:04pm
By: Michael Moore - Ex Member
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Chris Crane (RAF Retd and Pub Landlord Extraordinaire)
It is with extremely deep regret that I must pass on the terribly sad news that Chris Crane, who had apparently been ill for some months, died yesterday. Members who attended the Spring Reunion at Dux...

Started 31st Oct, 2012 at 10:40am by Jan Cobb
14 36,664 Last Post 7th Nov, 2012 at 10:24pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Colleen Haig
The sad news has been passed to me by Norman Reeve that Colleen, wife of Tom Haig, died on Tuesday, 6 November. The following announcement has been made today in The Telegraph:
    [b]Colleen belo...

Started 9th Nov, 2012 at 5:53pm by Jan Cobb
1 4,962 Last Post 20th Nov, 2012 at 4:48pm
By: Tony Pleasant - Ex Member
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Death of Squadron Leader George Lau RAF (Retd)
I have had my attention drawn to an item in The Telegraph this morning, announcing the death of George Lau on Thursday, 1st April 2010. The funeral service will take place at St Augustine's, High Wyco...

Started 5th Apr, 2010 at 9:56am by Jan Cobb
0 3,294 Last Post 5th Apr, 2010 at 9:56am
By: Jan Cobb
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Death of Wing Commander Frank Fauchon RAF (Retd)
Eileen Bridges heard this week from Ruth Fauchon, who passed on the sad news that Frank had died at the end of April this year, after suffering for some time with Parkinsons Disease. The Announcement ...

Started 17th Jun, 2009 at 4:12pm by Jan Cobb
0 3,625 Last Post 17th Jun, 2009 at 4:12pm
By: Jan Cobb
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New Year Honours List 2013 - Rod Boundy OBE
It's good to see Rod's name in the New Year Honours List - awarded an OBE; see The New Year Honours List 2013.

Started 29th Dec, 2012 at 1:01am by Jan Cobb
0 3,476 Last Post 29th Dec, 2012 at 1:01am
By: Jan Cobb
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Group Captain Harold Walmsley, one-time Station Commander RAF Boulmer – obituary
Taken from The Telegraph today:
    Group Captain Harold Walmsley, Spitfire ace who destroyed at least 11 enemy aircraft – obituary
    ...
    His next appointments were in t...[/u][/i].

Started 28th Jun, 2021 at 7:58pm by Jan Cobb
0 1,211 Last Post 28th Jun, 2021 at 7:58pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Squadron Leader Edward George 'Ted' Royal RAF (Retd)
It is with sadness that I report the death on Friday, 19th August, of Ted Royal, who - in his daughter's words - had reached the grand old age of 91.
I have heard this morning that the funeral wi...

Started 25th Aug, 2011 at 9:24am by Jan Cobb
0 3,110 Last Post 25th Aug, 2011 at 9:24am
By: Jan Cobb
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Jeanie Greenhalgh
I have just picked up on an announcement in the Daily Telegraph that read:
    Greenhalgh, Jeanie
    Beloved wife of Norman died peacefully August 22nd. Funeral Service at St. Mary's Chur...

While Norman

Started 29th Aug, 2014 at 8:32pm by Jan Cobb
0 2,134 Last Post 29th Aug, 2014 at 8:32pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Group Captain Gary Bancroft-Pitman RAF (Ret'd)
It is with some considerable sorrow that I must convey to everyone the sad news that Gary passed away on 25th March 2022.
The Celebration of his life will be held on the 22nd April, with full det...

Started 14th Apr, 2022 at 7:49pm by Jan Cobb
0 1,159 Last Post 14th Apr, 2022 at 7:49pm
By: Jan Cobb
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Gordon Carle - RIP
While Gordon had not been a member of the Association for a while, he was not only a founding member but an ardent contributor for many years. Since settling back in Shetland in 1988, Gordon maintaine...

Started 15th Dec, 2020 at 9:05pm by Jan Cobb
1 2,363 Last Post 15th Dec, 2020 at 10:05pm
By: Dave Lowry
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Death of Ann Meader
ANN MEADER (WIFE OF WG. CDR. JOHN MEADER)
I’m sure that those who knew her will be saddened by the news that Ann died peacefully on 6th April after an extended period of illness. The funeral took...

Started 28th Apr, 2008 at 9:35am by John Downs (Ex Member)
1 5,876 Last Post 15th May, 2008 at 11:32am
By: Dave Lowry
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Air Commodore Peter Chislett
It is with great regret that I have been asked by the family to notify the death, on Friday 3rd September, of Peter Chislett after a long illness.  Peter was, I believe, the first Fighter Controller t...

Started 5th Sep, 2012 at 11:03am by John Stocker
0 19,300 Last Post 5th Sep, 2012 at 11:03am
By: John Stocker
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Roy Bullers
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that I  have just learned that Roy Bullers passed away in hospital last week.  He was only talking to the Museum Manager a week ago and while Roy has no...

Started 26th Jan, 2014 at 2:20pm by Kevin Pellatt
13 18,611 Last Post 13th Feb, 2014 at 1:03pm
By: Stuart McCullouch
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Death of Squadron Leader John France RAF (Retd)
With great sadness, I report the death of my friend, Squadron Leader John France. John suffered from Motor Neurone disease and died at his home in Andalucia on 22 June 2009.   His funeral, which was w...

Started 28th Jun, 2009 at 12:51pm by Mike Clarke
3 6,772 Last Post 30th Jun, 2009 at 9:06pm
By: Alec Trevett
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Toby Forrow
I am very sad to report that Gerry Dinmore has received an email from Jill Forrow to say that Toby died in his sleep last night. Gerry will let me know if/when he receives any further details and I wi...

Started 28th Oct, 2015 at 12:23pm by Mike Clarke
8 7,824 Last Post 4th Nov, 2015 at 1:44pm
By: Stuart McCullouch
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Death of Wing Commander Brian Wilson RAF (Retd)
Sadly, I have to report that Wing Commander Brian Wilson died on 1 May 2010 at his home in Spain.   Brian wasn't a member of the Association but many will remember him with affection.
Mike

Started 12th May, 2010 at 11:09am by Mike Clarke
0 3,300 Last Post 12th May, 2010 at 11:09am
By: Mike Clarke
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Jo Newton
Wg Cdr Gerry Newton has asked that news of his wife Jo be passed to everyone who knows her.   Jo is in hospital breathing with a ventilator and her condition is described as "very poorly".
I send...

Started 13th Dec, 2010 at 12:15pm by Mike Clarke
8 13,389 Last Post 17th Jan, 2011 at 10:16am
By: Martyn Bettel
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Death of Gp Capt (Ret'd) Dave Seward
I note from my Daily Telegraph on Saturday that Gp Capt (Rtd) Dave Seward, Lightning pilot of note and Stn Cdr Neat at the end of the 70's, has gone to the Great Play Area In The Sky where there are n...

Started 31st Jan, 2011 at 7:36pm by Mike Good
3 6,342 Last Post 1st Feb, 2011 at 7:24pm
By: Alec Trevett
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Death of Gp Capt Peter Hutchings (Ret)
Gp Capt Peter Hutchings died on Tuesday July 10th after a brave battle with cancer. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Wrington, Thursday 19th July at 3pm. Anyone who would like...

Started 12th Jul, 2007 at 5:45pm by Natalie Hutchings (Guest)
2 5,858 Last Post 25th Jul, 2007 at 5:35pm
By: Mike Greatorex (Guest)
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Death of Jo Newton
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that our very dear friend Jo Newton passed away peacefully last night 1 Feb at 11:15pm. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends...

Started 2nd Feb, 2011 at 10:28am by Nick Gadd
21 30,834 Last Post 16th Apr, 2011 at 9:53pm
By: Roly Lee (Guest)
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Death of Wg Cdr R J McGuigan
Today I received a note from Mrs Dorothy McGuigan notifying me of the death of her husband Wg Cdr Ron J McGuigan who was a member of the Association.  Wg Cdr McGuigan passed away on 11 Jan 07.

Started 12th Feb, 2007 at 4:27pm by Nick Loveday
0 3,196 Last Post 12th Feb, 2007 at 4:27pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Flt Lt (Retd) Simon 'Bean' Broadway
I am very sad to report that Flt Lt (Retd) Simon 'Bean' Broadway died suddenly this morning.
Whilst not appropriate to be discussing the circumstances so soon after the news, I am glad to say th...

Started 28th Jan, 2014 at 5:14pm by Nick Loveday
5 8,836 Last Post 12th Feb, 2014 at 5:07pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Re: Funeral Arrangements for Plez
If anyone wishes to make a donation in Tony's memory, the family would welcome donations to St Teresa's Hospice who cared for him so amazingly well in the last weeks of his life.
https://www.dar...

Started 21st Oct, 2020 at 8:04pm by Nick Loveday
0 1,270 Last Post 21st Oct, 2020 at 8:04pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Death of Sqn Ldr V Millard
I regret to announce that I have just been notified of the sudden death of Sqn Ldr Vic Millard on 2 Nov 06.

Started 26th Feb, 2007 at 8:47pm by Nick Loveday
6 9,178 Last Post 18th Apr, 2007 at 5:53pm
By: Ian Price
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Maggie Pleasant
Tony asked me to place a message on the Association website to allow people to share their thoughts, memories and expressions of love and support whilst Maggie is still with us:
Maggie has very r...

Started 13th Feb, 2011 at 8:38pm by Nick Loveday
28 29,360 Last Post 16th Feb, 2011 at 7:31pm
By: Nick Gadd
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Death of Flt Lt Jon Minney
I regret to inform you of the sudden death of Flt Lt Jon Minney on Saturday 3 Mar 07.  Jon was involved in fatal car accident early in the evening but few other details are known at this time.  As Jon...

Started 4th Mar, 2007 at 6:32pm by Nick Loveday
2 6,905 Last Post 19th Mar, 2007 at 12:52pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Death of Air Cdre John Davis
Air Cdre John Davis, long standing air defender, both air and ground, died suddenly last weekend.
His funeral is at 1400hrs on Weds 15th July at St Barnabus Church, Queen Camel and afterwards at...

Started 6th Jul, 2009 at 8:21am by Nick Loveday
0 2,393 Last Post 6th Jul, 2009 at 8:21am
By: Nick Loveday
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Death of WO Gary James
It is with much sadness I must report the death of WO Gary James.  Gary died of a massive heart attack on Friday 23 March, while working in Saudi Arabia.  His body will be flown home in approx 2 weeks...

Started 26th Mar, 2007 at 8:54am by Nick Loveday
3 7,254 Last Post 18th Jul, 2007 at 3:10pm
By: Steve Poole (Guest)
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Andy 'Quiche' Lorraine
Sad to report that another of our RAF Family, Andy 'Quiche' Lorraine, has had a devastating diagnosis and is facing major surgery 🙁
He has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and is hopin...

Started 29th Oct, 2020 at 2:18pm by Nick Loveday
1 2,262 Last Post 17th Nov, 2020 at 12:12pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Mrs Hazel Gregory
Mrs Hazel Gregory sadly died on August 16th.  Hazel was a Plotter at Headquarters 11 Group at RAF Uxbridge during the Battle of Britain. She served at HQ 11 Group for the whole period of the Battle an...

Started 22nd Aug, 2012 at 10:25am by Nick Loveday
0 5,166 Last Post 22nd Aug, 2012 at 10:25am
By: Nick Loveday
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RAF Association Remembrance Garden, NMA - Maggie Pleasant
The RAF Association have a Remembrance Garden at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire where you can place Memorial Stones in memory of treasured loved ones. 

http://www.rafa.o...

Started 17th Jan, 2012 at 9:13am by Nick Loveday
0 2,935 Last Post 17th Jan, 2012 at 9:13am
By: Nick Loveday
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UPDATED: Maggie Pleasant's Funeral - Monday 28 Feb 1200
Spoke to Plez tonight - he is so grateful for all the kind words that have been posted on the website and he told me that they had been a real comfort in the darkest moments.
Maggie's funeral wil...

Started 20th Feb, 2011 at 10:17pm by Nick Loveday
0 2,584 Last Post 20th Feb, 2011 at 10:17pm
By: Nick Loveday
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Death of Hilda Robinson
I have just received notification from Paul Robinson, Hilda's nephew, that Hild passed away on Wed on 22 Jun. Funeral arrangements have yet to be decided.
Hild was at Boulmer in 1965, my first po...

Started 25th Jun, 2011 at 4:12pm by Pat Gallanders (Guest)
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Geoff Dalton
I'm sorry to have to inform friends and former colleagues that I received a note today saying the Geoff Dalton passed away on 13 October last year. He'd been battling against cancer for a couple of ye...

Started 13th Jan, 2011 at 2:02pm by Richard Jenner
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Death of Wing Commander Bill Todd RAF Ret'd
It is my sad duty to report the somewhat third hand news of the demise of Bill Todd. Geoff Dalton 'phoned me this evening having been to the funeral near Perth today (8 August) - Geoff had seen a noti...

Started 8th Aug, 2007 at 9:11pm by Richard Jenner (Guest)
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Death of Sqn Ldr (retd) Iain Dick
Ian died in mid January at the age of 82. Predeceased by his wife Doris, survived by son Nigel who gave me the news. I knew Ian at Auenhausen in Germany in the 1970s and subsequently at Boulmer. Ian r...

Started 21st Jan, 2008 at 3:46pm by stewart dorward (Guest)
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