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Casualties - 1 - 10 June 1941


1 Jun

ODDY, HAROLD LESLIE

Sgt

He died from a fractured skull whilst flying in Wellesley I, L2710 of No 47 Sqn, which crashed shortly after taking off from Asmara.  He is buried in Asmara War Cemetery.

1 Jun

FAWCETT, ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9366 NR-R of No 220 Sqn, which was shot down off Bergen by an enemy fighter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

1 Jun

HALSTEAD, JAMES LANCASTER

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9366 NR-R of No 220 Sqn, which was shot down off Bergen by an enemy fighter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

1 Jun

HAMPSON, THOMAS EDWARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9366 NR-R of No 220 Sqn, which was shot down off Bergen by an enemy fighter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

1 Jun

MONEY, JOHN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hudson II, T9366 NR-R of No 220 Sqn, which was shot down off Bergen by an enemy fighter.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

1 Jun

TRELAWNY, GERALD CONYERS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying with LAC Brown in either Oxford, P1952 or ? of No 3 SFTS, which collided with each other near South Cerney.  He is buried in Cirencester Cemetery.

1 Jun

BALLANCE, DENIS CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying with LAC Hendry in either Oxford, P1952 or ? of No 3 SFTS, which collided with each other near South Cerney.  He is buried in Essendon and Woodhill (St Mark) Churchyard.

1 Jun

HENDRY, GEORGE SMITH

LAC

He was killed whilst flying with LAC Ballance in either Oxford, P1952 or ? of No 3 SFTS, which collided with each other near South Cerney.  He is buried in Rathven (Burnside) Cemetery.

1 Jun

BROWN, PETER JOHN

LAC

He was killed whilst flying with Sgt Trelawney in either Oxford, P1952 or ? of No 3 SFTS, which collided with each other near South Cerney.  He is buried in Shorne (SS Peter and Paul) Churchyard.

2 Jun

MEAD, IAN ALAN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9192 WV-Q of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

ASHCROFT, CYRIL CLIFFORD GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9192 WV-Q of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

RICHARDS, WILLIAM FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, L9192 WV-Q of No 18 Sqn, which was probably shot down by fighters during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

EDWARDS, IVOR THOMAS CHARLES DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, X8921 of No 22 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 110s off Terschelling.  He is buried in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery.

2 Jun

O'BRIEN, FREDERICK WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, X8921 of No 22 Sqn, which was shot down by Bf 110s off Terschelling.  He is buried in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery.

2 Jun

DUNWOODY, TERENCE ALFRED

Sgt

He was serving in the Middle East and died in No 4 Australian General Hospital at Tobruk from multiple shrapnel wounds to the abdomen, sustained the previous day in an accidental explosion.  He is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery.

2 Jun

CROKER, ERIC EUGENE RNZAF

Sgt

He was seriously injured whilst flying Spitfire IIA, P8163 of No 41 Sqn, which flew into high ground near Northallerton in bad visibility the previous evening.  He died in Catterick Military Hospital and is buried in Catterick Cemetery.

2 Jun

BOROSKI, FRANK RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6239 of No 139 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

BALL, ALEC

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6239 of No 139 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

SLADE, LEONARD ARTHUR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6239 of No 139 Sqn, which was lost without a trace during a raid on the Kiel Canal.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

2 Jun

MacDONALD, ERIC JOHN

Cpl

He was serving with No 254 Sqn and was found drowned in the Thames near Westminster Bridge, an inquest returned a verdict of suicide.  He is buried in Streatham Park Cemetery.

2 Jun

BURWOOD, GLYNDWR

LAC

He was serving with No 273 Sqn, and died in the Military Hospital Colombo from an extremely soft and friable spleen which had spontaneously ruptured, having previously been admitted with malaria.  He is buried in Colombo (Kanatte) General Cemetery.

2 Jun

PAYTON, FRANCIS N L

AC2

He was killed whilst serving with No 220 AMES, and died in No 64 General Hospital, Egypt from acute uraemia after being wounded on Crete during the invasion on 30 June.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

2 Jun

ANDERS, Bohdan

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Magister I, R1838 of No 316 Sqn, which collided with barrage balloon cable and crashed near Newton.  He is buried in Pembrey (St Illtyd) Churchyard.

2 Jun

CAMERON, ALEXANDER ROBERT RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire, X4719 of No 53 OTU, which crashed after hitting a barrage balloon cable.  He is buried in Hounslow Cemetery.

2 Jun

BIDGOOD, IVOR KENNETH JACK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, P3162 of No 56 OTU, which collided with W9114 of the same unit over Terrington St John in Norfolk.  He is buried in Bristol (Canford) Cemetery.

2 Jun

CRAIG, JOHN TEASDALE DFM

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, W9114 of No 56 OTU, which collided with P3162 of the same unit over Terrington St John in Norfolk.  He is buried in Crook and Willington (Witton-le-Wear) Cemetery.

2 Jun

BURBIDGE, REGINALD CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Oxford, R6114 of No Sqn, which flew into the ground on an overshoot at Bibury.  He is buried in Hornsea Cemetery.

2 Jun

CHANDLER, CYRIL FRANK

AC2

He was serving at No 12 Recruit Centre when he died at home at King’s Road, Henley on Thames, from self inflicted injuries and is buried in Henley-on-Thames Cemetery.

2 Jun

GRIFFITHS, ERNEST JAMES

AC2

He was serving with No 11 SFTS and died from an accidental gunshot wound sustained whilst on guard duty around the fuel dump at Shawbury.  He is buried in Bredenbury (St Andrew) Churchyard.

2 Jun

MELLING, JAMES RONALD

AC2

He was serving at RAF Waterbeach when he died in Wigan Infirmary from hemiplegia and rheumatic endocarditis.  He is buried in Wigan Cemetery.

3 Jun

MITCHELL, JOHN

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

SMITH, PETER BERNARD ERIC

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

WYNNE, AIDAN NOEL

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

ARMSTRONG, JAMES GERARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

CLARK, DONALD GRANT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

CLARKE, ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Stirling I W7430 of No 7 Sqn, which was shot down by a night fighter near Luckenwalde during a raid on Berlin.  He is buried in Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery.

3 Jun

SARGENT, PATRICK DICKSON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC R1438 BL-U of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in the circuit at Alconbury on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in St Albans Cemetery.

3 Jun

BEADMAN, EDRIC ARTHUR BERNEL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC R1438 BL-U of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in the circuit at Alconbury on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Cheshunt New Burial Ground

3 Jun

BODY, RAYMOND WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC R1438 BL-U of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in the circuit at Alconbury on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk

3 Jun

DOUGHERTY, LEONARD DAVID RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC R1438 BL-U of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in the circuit at Alconbury on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wyton (St Margaret and All Saints)) Churchyard.

3 Jun

HICKS, ALLAN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC R1438 BL-U of No 40 Sqn, which crashed in the circuit at Alconbury on its return from a raid on Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Wyton (St Margaret and All Saints)) Churchyard.

3 Jun

HODGSON, PHILLIP BOOTH

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I AD797 of No 50 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery.

3 Jun

BROWN, PETER ROBERT DUNCAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I AD797 of No 50 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery.

3 Jun

DONNELLY, JOHN TODD

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I, AD797 of No 50 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery.

3 Jun

CHEETHAM, GEORGE THOMAS

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hampden I AD797 of No 50 Sqn, which was lost on a raid to Dusseldorf.  He is buried in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery.

3 Jun

KERR, THOMAS DONALD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2220 TR-J of No 59 Sqn, which crashed near Lamballe on the outward leg of a shipping patrol.  He is buried in Plurien Communal Cemetery.

3 Jun

FLETCHER, KENNETH PERCIVAL TOM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2220 TR-J of No 59 Sqn, which crashed near Lamballe on the outward leg of a shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

3 Jun

HINE, JACK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2220 TR-J of No 59 Sqn, which crashed near Lamballe on the outward leg of a shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

3 Jun

PEPPER, NEVILLE ERNEST WETHERELL DFC

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5860 'J' of No 139 Sqn, which was destroyed by the blast from an exploding ammunition ship as it made its own attack.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

3 Jun

HYDE, THOMAS ERIC

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5860 'J' of No 139 Sqn, which was destroyed by the blast from an exploding ammunition ship as it made its own attack.  He is buried in Tripoli War Cemetery.

3 Jun

HAWKINS, DAVID EDWARD SOMERVILLE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z7286 of No 226 Sqn, which collided with Z7287 of the same unit as it took off from Wattisham on a training sortie.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

3 Jun

CRUMP, PETER WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst possibly flying Hurricane, Z4369 of No 274 Sqn, which was shot down into the sea by Bf 109s whilst on convoy escort duties.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

3 Jun

MAKOMASKI, Ignacy

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, N2494 of No 55 OTU, which crashed at Coxhoe after hitting power cables.  He is buried in Hylton (Castletown) Cemetery.

3 Jun

SHARP, ALFRED JAMES

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Henley I, L3284 of No 1 AACU, which crashed on the approach to Towyn.  He is buried in Chingford Mount Cemetery.

3 Jun

RAWSON, ARTHUR HAROLD CHARLES ADAMS

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Henley I, L3284 of No 1 AACU, which crashed on the approach to Towyn.  He is buried in Pwllheli Borough Cemetery.

3 Jun

AMBROSE, DENIS GEORGE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1405 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Barston (St Swithin) Churchyard.

3 Jun

COOPER, JAMES HYNDMAN RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1405 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery.

3 Jun

LOWE, PHILIP ARTHUR LAYEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1405 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

3 Jun

HOLROYD, HOWGATE IAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1405 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Spenborough (Cleckheaton Whitechapel Lane) Cemetery.

3 Jun

TURNBULL, JOHN GRANT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1405 of No 11 OTU, which crashed on the approach to Bassingbourn.  He is buried in Stoke (St Michael) Churchyard.

3 Jun

DOUGLAS, GEORGE ELMER RCAF

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim I, L1495 of No 2 SAC (6 OTU), which spun into the ground on the approach to Andover.  He is buried in Andover Cemetery.

3 Jun

TANSLEY, WILFRED

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master I, T8630 of No 8 SFTS, which collided with Master, N7488 of the same unit near Montrose.  He is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

3 Jun

DE BATHE, Sir CHRISTOPHER ALBERT

Plt Off

He was serving with Technical Training Command and was observing a dive bombing practice over Denham golf course but as he was walking across the target area he was struck by a low flying aircraft.  He is buried in West Stoke (St Andrew) Churchyard.

3 Jun

GREENWAY, ARTHUR THOMAS EDWARD

Plt Off

He was serving at No 16 OTU when he was killed when he abandoned Hampden, P4319 at too low an altitude after control was lost over the bombing range at Otmoor and is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery.

4 Jun

MOULD, GEOFFREY RICHARD GRAHAM

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Lysander III, V9605 of No 4, which dived into the ground at Scarborough.  He is buried in Scarborough (Manor Road) Cemetery.

4 Jun

THEYS, WILLIAM LEONARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Lysander III, V9605 of No 4, which dived into the ground at Scarborough.  He is buried in Bedford Cemetery, Beds.

4 Jun

ASHWOOD, ERIC WILLIAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6323 of No 21 Sqn, which was lost on a navigation exercise off Kinnaird Head.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

MEAKER, WILLIAM ROY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6323 of No 21 Sqn, which was lost on a navigation exercise off Kinnaird Head.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

SUTTON, PHILIP RICHARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6323 of No 21 Sqn, which was lost on a navigation exercise off Kinnaird Head.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

GRIBBLE, DORIAN GEORGE

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire, R7275 of No 54 Sqn, when he baled out 12 miles off the coast after being shot down by a Bf 109 during a Roadstead.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

BASER, WYLIE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3903 DX-R of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

SIMPSON, ARTHUR WILLIAM RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3903 DX-R of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

TRIGGS, CYRIL ERNEST

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, R3903 DX-R of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

LEES, IAN ALISTER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5744 of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

OSBORNE, THOMAS CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5744 of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

MEREDITH, CHARLES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5744 of No 139 Sqn, which was probably shot down by a fighter during an operation to De Kooy.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

COOPE, WILLIAM EDWIN

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire IIA, P8034 of No 266 Sqn, which dived into the sea during an offensive sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

SVIC, MILOSLAV

Plt Off

He was injured whilst flying Wellington IA, N3010 KX-L of No 311 Sqn on 25 May 1941, which stalled and crashed into trees shortly after take-off from Langham.  He later died and is buried in East Wretham (St Ethelbert)) Churchyard.

4 Jun

CURCHIN, JOHN DFC

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire IA, P7292 of No 609 Sqn, which possibly collided with a Bf 109 during an ASR search for Flt Lt Gribble.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

4 Jun

SMITH, ALBERT CHARLES EDWARD

AC1

He was serving at RAF Amriya, and was found lying dead on the Aerodrome in the early hours by an Army patrol.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery

4 Jun

SPARKES, HENRY THOMAS

Cpl

He was serving with No 36 MU, and died in the Preston Hall Sanatorium, Aylesford, from pulmonary tuberculosis.  He is buried in Maidstone Cemetery, Kent.

4 Jun

FLETCHER, DOUGLAS EASTWOOD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane I, V6632 of No 59 OTU, which spun into the ground near Gretna Green.  is buried in Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery.

4 Jun

GRIST, HAROLD SYDNEY

AC2

He was serving with No 14 OTU, and died in RAF Hospital, Rauceby from shock and toxaemia following accidental petrol burns.  He is buried in Camberwell New Cemetery.

5 Jun

GOODALL, HENRY NOEL RNZAF

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying in Wellington IC, W5622 of No 37 Sqn, which caught fire and exploded after colliding with W5685 on take-off from Shallufa on 29 May 1941.  He later died from his injuries and is buried in Ismailia War Memorial. Cemetery.

5 Jun

WATSON, ALFRED WILLIAM KNOX

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

YARD, FRANK BERNARD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

BURROWS, FREDERICK ARTHUR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

BURTON-CHADWICK, NOEL KENNETH

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

CROOME, JOHN CHARLES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

DAINS, JOHN KENNETH

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

GILL, WILLIAM HENRY

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

PYE, HAROLD RANDOLPH

Cpl

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, AH537 of No 202 Sqn, which failed to arrive at Gibraltar on a flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

5 Jun

YOUNG, GEORGE MACGREGOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, N3935 of No 615 Sqn, which stalled and crashed at Horsham St Faith.  He is buried in Edinburgh (Saughton) Cemetery.

5 Jun

McDOWELL, WILLIAM GEORGE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Magister I, N3935 of No 615 Sqn, which stalled and crashed at Horsham St Faith.  He is buried in Seskinore Presbyterian Churchyard.

5 Jun

CARTY, ARTHUR RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, P4940 of No 10 OTU, which flew into high tension cables after becoming lost whilst carrying circuit practice in poor weather.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

5 Jun

HALSTEAD, GLEN ELWYNE RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, P4940 of No 10 OTU, which flew into high tension cables after becoming lost whilst carrying circuit practice in poor weather.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

5 Jun

TAYLOR, JOHN PHILLIP RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, P4940 of No 10 OTU, which flew into high tension cables after becoming lost whilst carrying circuit practice in poor weather.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

5 Jun

EMBLEN, RONALD JAMES AuxAF

AC1

He was serving in the UK and died, cause unknown, at Horn Hall Sanatorium, Stanhope, County Durham.  He is buried in Scarborough (Woodlands) Cemetery.

5 Jun

MUSGROVE, CHARLES ARTHUR

Cpl

He was serving with No 18 OTU, and died in the EMS Hospital, Nuneaton from appendicitis.  He is buried in Coulsdon (St John) Churchyard.

5 Jun

RUDKIN, JOHN HORACE

AC1

He was serving at No 75 Wing when he died in the Park Hospital, Wellingborough, from cerebrospinal meningitis and is buried in Wellingborough (Doddington Road) Cemetery.

5 Jun

MALY, JAROSLAV

Wg Cdr

He was serving with Technical Training Command, when he committed suicide in the Cumberland Hotel, London.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

5 Jun

MARSHALL, ALBERT

AC2

He was serving with No 3 Wing, No 2 School of Technical Training and was probably killed in an air raid on Wolverhampton.  He is buried in Chesterfield (Christ Church) Churchyard.

6 Jun

BROADSMITH, HAROLD EMMETT

Flt Lt

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

6 Jun

LANE, PETER

Plt Off

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

6 Jun

BLISS, HARRY ALFRED

Flt Sgt

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

6 Jun

FISHER, ROBERT THOMAS

Flt Sgt

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

6 Jun

WHITWORTH, ARNOLD

Sgt

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

6 Jun

MILLAR, SAMUEL JAMES

Sgt

He was flying in Wellington IC, T2981 'G' of No 148 Sqn, which came down in the sea of Sidi Barrani on its return from a raid on Benghazi. Although he and the rest of his succeeded in getting out and being located by a Sunderland, they were not rescued.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

6 Jun

USHER, The Rev. PHILIP CHARLES ALEX.

Sqn Ldr

He was serving as a Chaplain at RAF Ramleh, and died from a cerebral haemorrhage.  He is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

6 Jun

ROGERS, FREDERICK WILLIAM

Sgt

He was serving at No 9 SFTS when he was killed in a motor cycle accident when he collided with a lorry in Lacock, Wiltshire and is buried in Chippenham (London Road) Cemetery.

6 Jun

MACDONELL, JOSEPH MILES RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V6962 of No 55 OTU, which flew into high ground on Ettisgill Moor in low cloud.  He is buried in Hylton (Castletown) Cemetery.

6 Jun

SMITH, ARTHUR

LAC

He was serving with No 2 BGS and was killed when he fell beneath a train at Millom Station.  He is buried in Bridgerule (St Bridget) Churchyard.

6 Jun

HARBOTTLE, THOMAS ALAN

LAC

He was serving with HQ No 13 Group and died in Newcastle General Hospital from a generalised thrombosis.  He was cremated at Newcastle-upon-Tyne (West Road) Crematorium.

6 Jun

WHITE-SAUNDERS, RONALD FREDERICK

LAC

He was serving at RAF Wittering and was killed in road accident.  He is buried in Wittering (All Saints) Churchyard.

7 Jun

COPE, JOHN ANTHONY STEPHENS

Sgt

He was serving with No 10 Sqn and was killed instantly when his car overturned after getting into difficulties, going down Harewood Bank.  He is buried in Leeming (St John the Baptist) Churchyard.

7 Jun

CLAYTON, LESLIE SHERIDON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6316 GB-S of No 105 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 off Terschelling during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

STIDDARD, ARTHUR JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6316 GB-S of No 105 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 off Terschelling during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

PHILLIPS, VICTOR ERIC GEORGE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6316 GB-S of No 105 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 off Terschelling during an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

FORDHAM, HARRY FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1921 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

GRENON, THEODORE BUCKLAND

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1921 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

MORLEY, RONALD GEORGE LEHMANN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1921 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

KNOX, FRANCIS SAMUEL BURNSIDE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2047 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

KAYE, GORDON ALLAN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2047 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

BERRY, MONTAGUE VICTOR

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T2047 of No 107 Sqn, which was lost without a trace on an anti shipping sweep.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

7 Jun

ADAMSON, JAMES HOGARTH

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, W8407 of No 202 Sqn, which crashed on landing as a result of elevator problems at the end of a ferry flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

7 Jun

NICHOLLS, GREVILLE VINCENT

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Catalina I, W8407 of No 202 Sqn, which crashed on landing as a result of elevator problems at the end of a ferry flight from the UK  He is commemorated on the Malta Memorial.

7 Jun

BANTOFT, NORMAN HERBERT

Plt Off

He was serving HQ Middle East, and died from cerebral malaria.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

7 Jun

DAVIES, DAVID JOHN

LAC

He was serving with No 253 Sqn and died from "shock following an accidental gunshot wound to thigh" in Kirkwall Military Hospital.  He is buried in Aberdare Cemetery, Glamorganshire.

7 Jun

LEWIS, EDWARD JOHN RCAF

LAC

He was serving with No 401 Sqn and died in Rauceby Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He is buried in Scopwick Church Burial Ground.

7 Jun

BURLEIGH, ROBERT JAMES

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VA, W3111 of No 603 Sqn, which was shot down near Boulogne by a Bf 109.  He is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

7 Jun

DUHAMEL, JOHN JAMES

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9735 of No 11 AONS, which flew into the ground at night near Manor Farm, Lew, Oxfordshire.  He is buried in Brookwood Cemetery.

7 Jun

VICKERS, WILLIAM

AC2

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9735 of No 11 AONS, which flew into the ground at night near Manor Farm, Lew, Oxfordshire.  He is buried in Farnworth Cemetery.

7 Jun

COLLINS, VINCENT

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Anson I, N9735 of No 11 AONS, which flew into the ground at night near Manor Farm, Lew, Oxfordshire.  He is buried in Our Lady and St Edmund of Abingdon Roman Catholic Churchyard.

7 Jun

FEATHERSTONE, RICHARD FIELD

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Nomad I, 1246 of No 42 AS, which crashed near Port Elizabeth.  He is buried in Port Elizabeth.

7 Jun

NORTH, HERBERT

AC1

He was killed whilst flying Nomad I, 1246 of No 42 AS, which crashed near Port Elizabeth.  He is buried in Port Elizabeth.

7 Jun

BARTON, CLIFFORD BARNABY RNZAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire I, K9852 of No 53 OTU, which crashed after becoming separated from his formation on a flight from Heston to Ford.  He is buried in Tangmere (St Andrew) Churchyard.

7 Jun

YOKHANA TOOMA

Pte

He was serving with the HQ, RAF Iraq Levies, and died from wounds in the Levy Hospital at Habbaniya.  He is commemorated on the Habbaniya Memorial.

7 Jun

WELLER, EDWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, V6944 of No 52 OTU, which was severely damaged in a heavy landing at Debden.  He is buried in or was cremated at  Hendon Cemetery. and Crematorium.

7 Jun

COOK, HENRY GEORGE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying Master I, N7704 of No 8 SFTS, which crashed at Scotston having lost the port wing following a structural failure.  He is buried in Prinknash Abbey Cemetery.

7 Jun

BARBERY, FRANK WALTER AuxAF

LAC

He was serving in the UK and died at Hatton Mental Hospital, Hatton, Warwickshire.  He is buried in Lapworth (St Mary) Churchyard.

8 Jun

MATTHEWS, CYRIL FRANK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1795 of No 139 Sqn, which failed to return from a training sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

PROSSER, GARFIELD ARTHUR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1795 of No 139 Sqn, which failed to return from a training sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

MASON, GORDON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, T1795 of No 139 Sqn, which failed to return from a training sortie.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

ALDIS, JAMES ROBIN

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane, Z4364 of No 208 Sqn, which was shot down by a D 520 whilst carrying out a reconnaissance  over Damascus.  He is buried in Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery.

8 Jun

KOMINEK, JOSEF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane II, Z2562 of No 310 Sqn, which spun into the ground near Girton, Cambridgeshire whilst low flying.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

8 Jun

SHIELD, ARTHUR RONALD PENNELL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5689 of No 500 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Holme-next-the-Sea in mist.  He is buried in Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery.

8 Jun

JOHNSTON, JAMES MOSSMAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5689 of No 500 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Holme-next-the-Sea in mist.  He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.

8 Jun

HALL-JONES, FREDERICK WILLIAM RNZAF

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V5689 of No 500 Sqn, which flew into the ground at Holme-next-the-Sea in mist.  He is buried in Great Bircham (St Mary) Churchyard.

8 Jun

BRISTOW, CHARLES WILFRED SYMONS

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

BUCKINGHAM, EDWARD GRAHAM

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

FOSTER, WILLIAM ALAN

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

PARRY, LEONARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

8 Jun

BURT, RICHARD PERCY RCAF

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  His body was found in a dinghy floating off the Humber on 21 June 1941 and is buried in Brandesburton (St Mary) Churchyard.

8 Jun

HARE, WILLIAM GEORGE NELSON

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1728 of No 11 OTU, which was possibly brought down as the result of enemy action on a navigation exercise over the North Sea.  His body was found in a dinghy floating off the Humber on 21 June 1941 and is buried in Hull Western Synagogue Cemetery.

8 Jun

HIGHCOCK, JOHN

AC1

He was serving with Army Co-operation Command when he died in the RAF Hospital, Halton, from ureteric sinus.  He is buried in Parr (St Peter) Churchyard.

8 Jun

PAIGE, ROGER LIDSTONE

AC2

He was serving in the UK and was killed, along with his parents, in a daylight raid on Penzance, possibly whilst on leave.  He is buried in Penzance Cemetery.

9 Jun

ARNOLD, ROY GEORGE CLARINGBOULD

Wg Cdr

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, R1758 of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is buried in Blankenberge Town Cemetery.

9 Jun

LAMB, DOUGLAS FERGUSON DFC

Fg Off

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2620 WS-G of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

MANSFIELD, DENNIS JOHN

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2620 WS-G of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery.

9 Jun

PARTINGTON, JOHN CLAUDE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2620 WS-G of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is buried in Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery.

9 Jun

BUNCE, RONALD SEWARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2620 WS-G of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

HUMPHREY, DAVID ALFRED

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Wellington IC, T2620 WS-G of No 9 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 109 during a reconnaissance operation off the French and Belgian coasts.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

BOX, LESLIE BOWEN

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6427 WV-B of No 18 Sqn, which probably crashed into the sea in fog on an anti shipping patrol.  He is buried in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery.

9 Jun

MOLLOY, PAUL

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6427 WV-B of No 18 Sqn, which probably crashed into the sea in fog on an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

BASS, GEORGE KEECH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6427 WV-B of No 18 Sqn, which probably crashed into the sea in fog on an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

BULLIVANT, IAN ARTHUR

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6428 WV-M of No 18 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 on an anti shipping patrol.  He is buried in Oostdongeradeel (Anjum) Protestant Churchyard.

9 Jun

GALLERY, SAMUEL DOUGLAS

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6428 WV-M of No 18 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 on an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

HIND, ROBERT FREDERICK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, V6428 WV-M of No 18 Sqn, which was shot down by a Bf 110 on an anti shipping patrol.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

STUBBS, GORDON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6663 MH-D of No 51 Sqn, which crashed into a quarry near Ingleby Greenhow on its return from a raid to Dortmund.  He is buried in Hathersage (St Michael) Churchyard.

9 Jun

PERTWEE, JAMES RAYMOND

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6663 MH-D of No 51 Sqn, which crashed into a quarry near Ingleby Greenhow on its return from a raid to Dortmund.  He is buried in Dishforth Cemetery.

9 Jun

COUSINS, JAMES

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6663 MH-D of No 51 Sqn, which crashed into a quarry near Ingleby Greenhow on its return from a raid to Dortmund.  He is buried in Dishforth Cemetery.

9 Jun

RANSON, CHARLES FREDERICK

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6663 MH-D of No 51 Sqn, which crashed into a quarry near Ingleby Greenhow on its return from a raid to Dortmund.  He is buried in Manor Park Cemetery.

9 Jun

ROPER, WILLIAM CHARLES GOY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6663 MH-D of No 51 Sqn, which crashed into a quarry near Ingleby Greenhow on its return from a raid to Dortmund.  He is buried in Quarrington (St Botolph) Churchyard.

9 Jun

TOVEY, GREVILLE ALWYNNE

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z4118 of No 73 Sqn, which was shot down in flames into the sea off Tobruk during an attack on the airfields at Gazala.  He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

9 Jun

BURGON, WILLIAM WALKER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire VB, W3186 of No 74 Sqn, which was shot down over the Channel by a Bf 109.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

9 Jun

SIMM, DENNIS RUSSELL

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6571 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed near Masham in Yorkshire as it descended through cloud on its return from a raid on Dortmund.  He is buried in Ashbourne Cemetery.

9 Jun

TOMKINSON, JOHN STALEY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6571 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed near Masham in Yorkshire as it descended through cloud on its return from a raid on Dortmund.  He is buried in Taxal (St James) Churchyard.

9 Jun

SNELLING, ALFRED VICTOR

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6571 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed near Masham in Yorkshire as it descended through cloud on its return from a raid on Dortmund.  He is buried in Middleton St George (St. George) Churchyard.

9 Jun

STEVENS, JOHN BERNARD

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6571 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed near Masham in Yorkshire as it descended through cloud on its return from a raid on Dortmund.  He is buried in Hornchurch Cemetery.

9 Jun

BILLING, GORDON

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Whitley V, Z6571 of No 78 Sqn, which crashed near Masham in Yorkshire as it descended through cloud on its return from a raid on Dortmund.  He is buried in Leyland (St Andrew) Churchyard.

9 Jun

MAHON, DENIS WILLIAM

Flt Lt

He died from injuries sustained whilst flying Tiger Moth, X9318 of No 150 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Coiston Hall, Bingham.  He is buried in Harpenden (Westfield) Cemetery.

9 Jun

HARRISON, JOHN THOMAS

LAC

He was killed whilst in flying Tiger Moth, X9318 of No 150 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Colston Hall, Bingham.  He is buried in Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery.

9 Jun

SHAW, ROBERT

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6025 of No 254 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Garyagh in Londonderry after control was lost in cloud.  He is buried in Bournemouth North Cemetery.

9 Jun

WERNER, CHARLES LESLIE HENDERSON

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6025 of No 254 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Garyagh in Londonderry after control was lost in cloud.  He is buried in Killead (St Catherine) Church of Ireland Churchyard.

9 Jun

O'DONNELL, JACK JEAN EUGENE MARIE

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z6025 of No 254 Sqn, which dived into the ground near Garyagh in Londonderry after control was lost in cloud.  He is buried in Ruislip (St Martin) Churchyard Extension

9 Jun

ELLIS, DONALD

LAC

He was serving in the Middle East, and was admitted to No 23 General Hospital with a boil on his nose, dying the same day from a carbuncle and cavernous sinus thrombosis.  He is buried in Ramleh War Cemetery.

9 Jun

COOPER, IVAN BRIAN

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire PR C, X4496 of No 1 PRU, which crashed in Sweden during a photo-recce sortie to Norway.  He is buried in Ockero Churchyard.

9 Jun

FIELDING, DONALD NESBITT DFM

Flt Sgt

He was serving at Takoradi, but died in No 63 General Hospital from an internal haemorrhage.  He is buried in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.

9 Jun

DRYERRE, HARRY WINTON

Sqn Ldr

He was serving as a Medical Officer at the RAF Hospital, Ely, where he died following a motor accident.  He is buried in Logie Cemetery.

9 Jun

RENNIE, THOMAS

AC2

He was serving with No 4 Balloon Centre when he died in Ilford Hospital from chronic gastritis and he was cremated at Edinburgh (Warriston) Crematorium.

10 Jun

HANCOCK, RICHARD CLAUDE

Wg Cdr

He died from injuries sustained the previous day whilst flying in Proctor, P6256 of No 16 Sqn, which crashed on take off from Roborough after visiting the squadron detachment there.  He is buried in Lustleigh Church Cemetery.

10 Jun

MARTIN, RICHARD JOHN RUSSELL

Sgt

He was severely injured whilst flying in Blenheim IV, Z5896 of No 45 Sqn, which crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off for  a raid on Maleme airfield on 27 May 1941.  He is buried in Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial. Cemetery.

10 Jun

LYNCH, THOMAS PATRICK

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying Hurricane I, Z6991 of No 80 Sqn, which was shot down by a D 520 during a combat over Syria.  He is buried in Beirut War Cemetery.

10 Jun

HOLLELY, PETER FRANK

Flt Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6530 of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into Barnstaple Bay following an engine fire on a transit flight from Chivenor to St Eval.  He is buried in Northop Road Cemetery, Flint

10 Jun

McIVOR, CYRIL GEORGE JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6530 of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into Barnstaple Bay following an engine fire on a transit flight from Chivenor to St Eval.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

10 Jun

PERRINS, PHILIP TENBY

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6530 of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into Barnstaple Bay following an engine fire on a transit flight from Chivenor to St Eval.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

10 Jun

WHADCOAT, KENNETH JAMES

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Beaufort I, W6530 of No 217 Sqn, which crashed into Barnstaple Bay following an engine fire on a transit flight from Chivenor to St Eval.  He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

10 Jun

BARTON, CLARENCE JOSEPH

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying Spitfire IIA, P8143 of No 501 Sqn, which crashed near Weston-super-Mare after colliding with a barrage balloon cable.  He was cremated at Manchester Crematorium

10 Jun

GREGORY, GEORGE FREDERICK

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Hurricane IIB, Z3026 of No 601 Sqn, which was probably shot by flak during a Rhubarb.  He is buried in Samer Communal Cemetery.

10 Jun

GAWLIKOWSKI, Jan Kagimierz

Flt Lt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim I, L1298 of No 5 BGS, which crashed at Lezayre on the Isle of Man.  He is buried in Jurby (St Patrick) Churchyard.

10 Jun

WILLIAMS, ERIC VICTOR

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim I, L1298 of No 5 BGS, which crashed at Lezayre on the Isle of Man.  He is buried in Southgate Cemetery.

10 Jun

PENNEY, ERIC FRANCIS SQUIRE

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim I, L1298 of No 5 BGS, which crashed at Lezayre on the Isle of Man.  He is buried in Collaton (St Mary) Churchyard.

10 Jun

CEMBALA, Antoni

Sgt

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, V5500 of No 7 AACU, which spun into ground on approach to Turnhouse following an engine failure on take-off.  He is buried in Edinburgh (Corstorphine Hill) Cemetery.

10 Jun

SPARY, PERCY BRIAN GARDNER

Plt Off

He was killed whilst flying in Blenheim, V5500 of No 7 AACU, which spun into ground on approach to Turnhouse following an engine failure on take-off.  He is buried in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery.

10 Jun

HOCKING, DONALD

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Botha I, L6449 of No 8 BGS, which crashed during a forced landing due to a broken rudder actuating rod.  He is buried in St Ewe (All Saints) Churchyard.

10 Jun

BRZOZOWSKI, Tadeusz

LAC

He was killed whilst flying in Master, T8819 of No 8 SFTS, which crashed near the Railway Station at Kinross.  He is buried in Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery.

10 Jun

MACKINTOSH, WILLIAM NOEL

AC2

He was serving at RAF St Athan when he died in the station hospital from acute streptococcal septicaemia, and he is buried in Halewood (St Nicholas) Churchyard.

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