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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 11, 2020 23:59:12 GMT 12
I have nothing on his RNZAF career Trees. Perhaps you could double check with either the No. 5 Squadron Association, or the Hobsonville Old Boys Association. I did hear he flew with TEAL too and was the last Flying Boat F/E.
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Post by oj on Aug 12, 2020 20:52:14 GMT 12
Neil Cribb, ex NZ Aerospace Industries and Pacific Aerospace Corporation, has passed away.
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Post by oj on Aug 12, 2020 20:56:20 GMT 12
Neil was Chief Inspector, QA Manager and Engineering Manager. He came to Hamilton from Fielding in the Manawatu, maybe from Manawatu Aerial Topdressing Co.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2020 21:08:54 GMT 12
CRIBB, Neil Hatfield. Beloved father of Lynnette and Peter, father in law of Rex and Judy, grandad to Jacqui, Kimberley, Craig, Thomas and Mathew and great grandad to Wesley, Poppy, Hayden, Georgia and Isobel. A memorial site has been set up on remembered.com for anyone who wishes to add a tribute to Neil. All communications to the Cribb family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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Post by avenger on Aug 13, 2020 7:42:40 GMT 12
Leslie (Les) Simpson. Served in the RNZAF for 10 years, initially as an aircraft mechanic then remustered as a pilot graduating to command on the Sunderland. The last year as flight instructor at the maritime conversion unit at Hobsonville. Joined TEAL 1958, flying the Solent, then captained the Electra, DC 8, DC 10 and 747 -200. Certainly the last Solent flying boat First Officer from the TEAL era. Was Superintendent of Training when the 747 introduced. Retired from AirNZ in 1984 at the then mandatory retirement age of 55, flew then for Singapore Airlines for five years.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 14, 2020 13:53:52 GMT 12
Norm Empson sent this message:
Funeral notice for Ron Wilkens, Safety and Surface who died 11 Aug age 88 after a short illness. Due to covid lockdown nobody except family can attend.
Ron enlisted early 50s as electrician and served in Cyprus, Singapore and Fjji where he married Selena Simmons late 50s. Ron remastered to Safety and Surface in 1960s serving at WP and retired 1970s. He survived a Venom crash on take off from Tengah when it flamed out on take off and cartwheeled after striking monsoon drain.
Regards Rex de Bettencor (brother in law)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 14, 2020 14:23:59 GMT 12
Actually that was not a Venom, but Vampire XD380, and the pilot was F/O Dick Currin.
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Post by trees on Aug 14, 2020 17:42:50 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Kahamatarau (Mike/Black Foot) Watson U598799 AV TECH RNZAF 2 October 1957 to 1 October 1977. Mike passed away Thursday 13 August 2020 after a short fight with cancer. It is understood he played softball for NZ and was a good golfer. Any service details will be advised IDC.
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Post by trees on Aug 14, 2020 17:48:15 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) Ronald W Wilkins X74081 SS WKR RNZAF 23 November 1949 to 1 December 1974 passed away 11 August 2020. Due to covid lockdown nobody except family can attend a funeral service. Ron enlisted in 1949 as an electrician and served in Cyprus, Singapore and Fjji where he married Selena Simmons late 50s. Ron remustered to Safety and Surface in 1960s serving at WP and retired 1974. He survived a Venom crash on take off from Tengah when it flamed out on take off and cartwheeled after striking a monsoon drain.
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Post by trees on Aug 14, 2020 17:54:29 GMT 12
Actually that was not a Venom, but Vampire XD380, and the pilot was F/O Dick Currin.
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Post by trees on Aug 15, 2020 16:22:54 GMT 12
Milan Aleksander Yakich 330700 RNZAF Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 13 August 2020, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Desma. Loved father and father-in-law of Glenda and Glenn, Pauline and Paul. Much loved grandpa of Kerrin, Stacey and Graham, Sharn and Kelsi. Great Dida of Isla and Violet. Due to current restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Post by trees on Aug 19, 2020 11:49:06 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Karaka Tamihana (Tom) Pomare H79955 RNZAF 13 January 1960 to 22 April 1985 and Singapore. On 16th August 2020, peacefully, at his home. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jessie. Loved father and father in law of the late Murray and Carol, Janet and Hector, Brett and Chris and adored Pop of all his mokopuna. Loved partner of Nikki. Loved by all who knew hum. A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Road, Hibiscus Coast on Saturday 29th August at 10.00 am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the NZ Cancer society would be appreciated. The service will be streamed. Please contact Faithfulls on info@faithfulls. co.nz or 09 4219844 for details.
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Post by trees on Aug 20, 2020 10:59:31 GMT 12
AC1 James Neil (Neil) McCallum CMT 969135 RNZAF 1st Intake. Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in his 89th year. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Merren for 62 years. Dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Lloyd and Kathy McCallum (Broadlands), Karen and Andrew Coleman (Wellington), Kristen and Campbell Weston (Dunedin). Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of Philip and Katherine, Timothy, Zachary and Emma McCallum; Mark and Trudy, Bryher, Lexi, and Ella McCallum; Catherine McCallum and Conrad Whanau, and Georgiana; Jennifer and Reuben Wallace and Theodore; Genevieve, and Anthony Coleman; Jasmine, Annabelle (Manchester) and Christina Weston. Sincere thanks to the staff of Southland Hospital for their wonderful care of Neil. "Come unto me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28 Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions a private service to celebrate Neil's life will be held in First Church on Saturday, August 22, at 1.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family via the Livestream link at frasersfunerals.co.nz/livestreams. Messages to 1100 Wilson's Crossing, RD 1, Winton 9781 or to Neil's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 20, 2020 12:11:11 GMT 12
GRAHAM, William George. 6 October, 1941 - 18 August, 2020, RAF Service No. D1934249 June 1957 - October 1971 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill at Cardrona Rest home, Putaruru. Much loved father, father-in-law and Poppa to Deborah, Kevin, Josiah and Abigail-Rose, Jason, Marissa, Zeeyn and Ryklan, Daniel, Kelly, Levi, and Great Poppa to Arcadian and survived by the last sibling Mavis in Penrith, England. Forever in our hearts. You are with Mum again, happy together. Hopefully you can have some drinks and a few smokes now. Don't lose your teeth down the loo. South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, P O Box 459, Tokoroa FDANZ
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Post by trees on Aug 22, 2020 8:48:23 GMT 12
Edward William (Ted) Brown 44977 RNZAF and KEV. Former Dalgety Stock Agent. Died peacefully on August 17 2020 at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe. Husband of Peggy (nee Gammon) for 72 years. Brother in law of the late June Blackhall and Betty Cambell. Beloved uncle of their families. Special thanks to all staff that took great care of Ted. A private burial has been held. Details of a memorial service to be advised when restrictions ease. Communications to Grahams, 54 George St, Tuakau.
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Post by trees on Aug 23, 2020 11:38:57 GMT 12
Zira Catherine Powell (née Clapham) W.A.L. 5212, WAAF,
RNZAF WW2
Zira passed away peacefully on Tuesday 11 August 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Henry Powell. Loved Aunty and Great-Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Zira's wishes a private service has taken place. Messages can be sent to Zira's family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
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Post by trees on Aug 24, 2020 9:23:15 GMT 12
SQN LDR Kenneth Leslie Thorn V76080 NAV RNZAF 26 August 1951 to 9 February 1971 Passed away after a short illness on Friday 21 August 2020. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband to Claire for 62 years. Loving father and father-in-law to Karen and Michael and, Michelle and Gary. Adored grandpa to Ashley, Adam, and Alistair, and great-granddad to six. All communications to Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive Henderson. Funeral details to follow.
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Post by trees on Aug 26, 2020 21:33:32 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) David Leslie (Dave) Iggo NZ415697 RNZAF WW2 RAF 485 (NZ) Spitfire Squadron.
Peacefully, on Sunday, August 23, 2020, in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce for 72 happy years. Dearly loved father of Jill and Sue. Loved father-in-law of Tony and Gary. Adored grandfather of Sharon, Jodene, Ryan and Paula; their partners John, Dave, Katja and Ben. Much loved great-grandfather of Noah, Amy, Holly, Leo and Matilda. The family would like to pass on their sincere thanks and gratitude to Moira and her team at Edith Cavell Lifecare, for walking beside Dave for the last three and a half years of his life, with the utmost care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nurse Maude Association would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/diggo2308 or at the service.
Messages may be addressed to the Iggo family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private celebration of David's life is to be held. Due to COVID-19 requirements attendance is by invitation only.
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Post by trees on Aug 26, 2020 21:38:40 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Graham Graves 71814 RNZAF Passed away peacefully, aged 92 years, with family by his side at Summerset at Wigram, on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Husband of the late Colleen Graves. Loved and adored father and father-in-law of Wayne and Jo, and Sandra and Garry. A cherished Grandad of Laine, Ryan, and Tayla, special Great-Grandad of Isabella, and Charlie. Messages for the Family of the late Graham Graves may be sent C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.
In keeping with Graham's wishes a Private Cremation has been held. A Memorial Service for Graham will be held at The Airforce Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, in the Brevet Lounge, on Saturday, August 29, at 11.00am.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 26, 2020 22:02:32 GMT 12
Oh that is sad to see that Dave Iggo has died. That must surely make Max Collett the last No. 485 (NZ) Squadron pilot alive?
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