Post by chook on Sept 6, 2010 20:11:46 GMT 12
Another P-40/Corsair pilot passed away last month.
Ray was a well known RNZAF person. Served in Kittyhawks & Corsairs. Also with the TAF with Mustangs etc. Also drove a fast jag or two around the track.
Obit
Raymond Jack Nelson, MID, DFC. Died peacefully on 21 August, after a long illness. Beloved husband of Kate and adored father of Peter, Deedee, Anna and David; loved grandfather of Amanda, Peter, Hamish, Oliver, Georgina, Jonathon, Frederika, Francesca and Isabella. The funeral service will be held at Wigram Air Base on Friday 27 August at 5.30 p.m. Heartfelt thanks to Edith Cavell Home, Sumner, for their exemplary care.
Ray was a well known RNZAF person. Served in Kittyhawks & Corsairs. Also with the TAF with Mustangs etc. Also drove a fast jag or two around the track.
Obit
Raymond Jack Nelson, MID, DFC. Died peacefully on 21 August, after a long illness. Beloved husband of Kate and adored father of Peter, Deedee, Anna and David; loved grandfather of Amanda, Peter, Hamish, Oliver, Georgina, Jonathon, Frederika, Francesca and Isabella. The funeral service will be held at Wigram Air Base on Friday 27 August at 5.30 p.m. Heartfelt thanks to Edith Cavell Home, Sumner, for their exemplary care.