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Post by trees on Jun 26, 2020 10:26:45 GMT 12
FLT LT George Stanley Barclay 2/2/222 & NZ413369 RNZAF Bomber Pilot 140 150 166 Squadron and Ex POW 2/5/1923 ~ 3/4/2020 A celebration of George's life by way of a Memorial Service will be held in the Whangarei R.S.A. Clubrooms, Rust Avenue, Whangarei on Saturday 27th June 2020 at 11 am. All welcome. All communications to 'The Barclay Family', C/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140
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Post by trees on Jun 27, 2020 20:49:11 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Kenneth Bruce (Jonno) Johnston 77207 ARM FIT 14 SQN RNZAF in Malaysia 1956 to 58. Suddenly at his home in Winara Retirement Village, Waikanae on Monday 22 June 2020, in his 83rd year. Loved husband and best mate of Kay for 53 years. Much loved dad of Carrie and Conrad and Opa to Thijs, Coen and Loek. Ken had requested a private cremation with a family service, this was held on Saturday 27 June 2020 in Waikanae. A gathering of friends and family is planned for later in the year to inter Ken's ashes with his mother Janet in Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. Details will be advised. All communications to Kay at Winara Retirement Village, 21/49 Elizabeth Street, Waikanae 5036. Waikanae Funeral Home Tel 04 2936844
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Post by trees on Jun 28, 2020 12:20:35 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Brian (Bill) Candy 43909 Fitter RNZAF WW2
Born May 27, 1923. Passed away on June 24, 2020. Loved husband of Marie Olive (deceased). Father and father-in-law of Brian and Anne, Alister and Lynette, Ian and Barbara, Sharron and Ross (Perth). Grandfather of 9, great-grandfather of 10, great-great-grandfather of 2. Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, Bill will be greatly missed by all his family. A private service will be held.
Published in The New Zealand Herald on June 27, 2020
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Post by trees on Jun 28, 2020 12:21:04 GMT 12
FG OFF (RTD) Morris Noel Lupton NZ431186 RNZAF WW2.
Born February 14, 1924. Passed away on June 20, 2020 96years of age, Passed away peacefully. Loyal husband of Joan (deceased). Adored father of Maria, Grant and Deb, and Bob. Cherished Poppa of Chelsea and Hayley. Great Poppa of Daniel, Stefan and Sophie. Treasured Brother of Noeline (deceased), Jill, and Bryce. Loved and respected by all who met him, an officer and a true gentleman. Forever a Pilot, Morris has flown off into the wide blue yonder to join the great formation in the sky. Arohanui. A private service has been held. Whangarei.
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Post by trees on Jul 1, 2020 13:11:50 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) James (Jim) Esplin H81933 SSUPLR RNZAF 9 June 1965 to 6 June 1974.
Jim passed away Peacefully, at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on Thursday, June 25, 2020, James, aged 80, of Barry Downs, Carnoustie (formerly Dundee), beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Lynn, Garry and Alan, a loving father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be sorely missed. Funeral service private due to current restrictions.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 2, 2020 8:47:12 GMT 12
I have seen several posts on Facebook stating that the legendary helicopter pilot Bill Black, of Te Anau, passed away on June 11, 2020
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 2, 2020 8:53:19 GMT 12
GODBAZ, Allan Andrew Scuther. RNZAF:4311330 A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate the life of Allan who passed away Tuesday 14 April 2020, during lockdown. The service will be held at Beaufords in Totara Park, Wairere Road The Gardens, on Monday 6 July at 11.00am.
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Post by trees on Jul 4, 2020 10:23:02 GMT 12
Keith Pearce Ivey 4215216 WOP/AG RNZAF WW2 On June 30, 2020, passed away peacefully with family by his side, at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 96 years. Loving husband of the late Joan, dearly loved Dad of Glenys, and Wayne, and father-in-law of the late Ian Whitelaw, treasured grandad of Kirsty and Scott Fletcher, Jason and Rachel Whitelaw, and great-grandad of Mack, loved brother of the late James (Jim), a much loved uncle of Barbara and Peter Thomson, and great-uncle of Larna and Andrew Charles, Mason, and Jackson. Special thanks to the Nurse Maude Association whose support enabled Keith to live independently until June, also to the nursing staff of Straven Medical and Mayfair and Summerset on Cavendish Rest Homes for their wonderful care of Keith. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Keith Ivey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Association would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Celebration of Keith's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, July 6 at 10.00am, followed by interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
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merv
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Post by merv on Jul 4, 2020 14:30:17 GMT 12
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Post by merv on Jul 4, 2020 14:32:56 GMT 12
Legendary chopper pilot dies, 76 The Southland Times4 Jul 2020Michael Fallow mike.fallow@stuff.co.nz
The late Bill Black recorded upwards of 500 search and rescue missions during his career. BARRY HARCOURT/SUPPLIED Bill Black, who saved countless lives and earned admiration – at times astonishment – for his expertise as a Fiordland helicopter pilot, has died aged 76.
He was made a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1977, and also received the Jean Batten Memorial Trophy, both citing an outstanding contribution to New Zealand aviation.
He recorded upwards of 500 search and rescue missions and more than 300 mercy missions.
In the unforgiving terrain with which he became so familiar, Black fought fires and recovered more than 100 aircraft and helicopters.
Long-time colleague and former employer Sir Tim Wallis called him, simply, a legend.
The Batten citation, from the augustly named Honourable Company of Air Pilots, noted him as a pioneer in venison recovery and mountain flying, the days of which will never been seen again.
‘‘He has been involved in saving a great many lives, by day and night, often in freezing temperatures, hazardous winds, low visibility and at high altitudes, and in many cases been first at accident sites where grief and sadness prevailed.’’
Many of these incidents involved fellow pilots and friends.
‘‘He was renowned for finding his own solace.’’
The citation called him a paragon of experience in his environment, possessing exceptional aptitude and unrivalled flying skills, constantly fostering good airmanship and being always willing to mentor other pilots.
Black’s story was told in the book I Did It My Way, which included many tales involving calculated risk taking and several near misses, but only one recorded accident. This was not his fault, either; a passenger bumped off the mags while moving in the cockpit.
One review, in Kiwi Flyer, noted that the recollections in the book were honest ‘‘and in a good few cases probably incriminating too’’.
However, Merv Halliday, who worked with Black on the book, was emphatic that Black’s ability to keep returning from dangerous jobs and rescue missions was down to more than good luck.
‘‘He was just so fastidious in his work.’’
Bill Black died peacefully in Invercargill on July 1.
A funeral service will be held on July 10 at the Fiordland Community Events Centre in Te Anau.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jul 5, 2020 10:44:37 GMT 12
That is very sad news, the man truly signifies the word 'legend' and his passing is a real loss to NZ
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Post by trees on Jul 8, 2020 11:39:40 GMT 12
LAC / PO (RTD) William Arthur (Arthur) Bell RNZAF 4216659 WW2 and RNZN 9351 Fleet Air Arm. Passed away peacefully on Friday the 3rd July 2020 in his 96th year. Loved Husband of the late Ileen. Loving Dad of Julianne and the late Bruce. Respected Father-in-law of Dave and Rose. Treasured Grandfather of Michael, Teresa, Annika, Katrina and Jasmine. Great Grandfather of 6. A service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held at the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa on Friday 10th July 2020 at 11am.
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Post by trees on Jul 8, 2020 11:41:54 GMT 12
AC1 Dallas James Toye 4214340 RNZAF WW2 Passed away on 4th July 2020. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Pauline. Much loved Dad of Chris, Joanne (Jody), Tim, Clare, Jonathan, and Gerar, and partners. A much loved Grandpa and Great Grandpa. "At peace after a full life." At Dad's request a Private Cremation has taken place. All communications to: jody.bradfield@gmail.com
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Post by merv on Jul 9, 2020 1:08:43 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 10, 2020 13:11:25 GMT 12
I'm very sad to say that Ron Mayhill DFC passed away yesterday morning, the 9th of July 2020. Ron was a Bomb Aimer with No. 75 (NZ) Squadron on Lancasters. He wrote the absolutely brilliant autobiographical account of his service in the book 'Bombs On Target'. Ron was also a past President of The New Zealand Bomber Command Association. His funeral will take place at 2.00pm on Friday the 17th of July 2020 at Purewa.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jul 10, 2020 13:40:55 GMT 12
I'm very sad to say that Ron Mayhill DFC passed away yesterday morning, the 9th of July 2020. Ron was a Bomb Aimer with No. 75 (NZ) Squadron on Lancasters. He wrote the absolutely brilliant autobiographical account of his service in the book 'Bombs On Target'. Ron was also a past President of The New Zealand Bomber Command Association. His funeral will take place at 2.00pm on Friday the 17th of July 2020 at Purewa. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : MAYHILL, Flight Lieutenant Ronald Desmond, DFC. NZ429967 & 133808; Born Auckland, 6 Feb 1924; RNZAF 15 Aug 1942 to 2 Jan 1946, Res. to 7 Feb 1979; Bomb Aimer. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (Imm) (23 Oct 1944): [75(NZ)Sqn RAF (Lancaster)] In August, 1944, during a daylight attack on Pont Remy, the aircraft of which this officer was bomb aimer was hit by anti-aircraft fire, during the bombing run.[*] Flying Officer Mayhill was injured and temporarily blinded in one eye; blood streamed down his face, but he insisted on the captain making a further bombing run on which the target was successfully attacked. He showed outstanding devotion to duty and courage. [*] The attack took place on 31 Aug 1944. Errol
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 13:44:51 GMT 12
Very sad to read of the passing of Ron Mayhill DFC. Some years ago I would occasionally play tennis with Ron in an Auckland based veterans (by age) group. It was not unusual to see Ron, Erwin Skudder(night fighter nav 488 SQN MID) and my father Russ Harding (pilot 1, 4, 41, 8 SQN's)competing vigorously on the same court. A man of great intelligence and courage and a hell of a tennis player.
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Post by trees on Jul 11, 2020 15:41:44 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Errol Philip Carr K714550 Pilot RNZAF circa 1955 - 57 to 28 January 1968. Passed away peacefully on Friday 10th July aged 82. Much loved and loving husband of Patti for 60 years. Loved father of Brendan, Leisa and Jarrod, Jenni and Geoff. Loved grandfather of Ethan and Mason. He will be truly missed RIP. Service will be held 2pm Wednesday 15th July at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, Saint Johns Rd, Meadowbank.
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Post by ZacYates on Jul 11, 2020 17:53:41 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 13, 2020 15:28:28 GMT 12
MAYHILL, Ronald Desmond (Ron). DFC L.d'H, MA, NZ429967 Flt Lt RNZAF 75 (NZ) Squadron, RAF Bomber Command WWII. Passed away peacefully at his home on 9 July 2020. Much loved husband of the late Kathleen Alice Mayhill. Father of Geoffrey, Philippa and Janice. Father-in-law of Jane, Rene and Brian. Adored granddad of Stefan, Bridget, Lucy, Martinique, Christopher, Georgina, Maxwell and Thomas. A highly esteemed war veteran, teacher and former President of New Zealand Bomber Command, but most of all a cherished Dad, Granddad and father-in-law who will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be held at the All Saints Chapel of Purewa Crematorium, 100 - 102 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Friday 17 July 2020 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Auckland City Mission, PO Box 5352, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1010 would be appreciated. All communications to the Mayhill Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
WARING, Bryan Michael. Service Number RO 682027, W.O., R.A.F (retired). On July 5th, 2020, suddenly at home. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Diane, and Dad to Juliet, Kirstin, Nikky and Kieren, Grandfather of 5. Liked and respected by all who knew him. A service to celebrate Bryan's life will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Friday, the 17th of July 2020 at 2:00 PM followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart Foundation or Blind and Low Vision Guide Dogs would be appreciated.
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