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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 30, 2023 7:37:01 GMT 12
I am sad to hear the news that Ernie Thompson passed away last night in his sleep. He had been ill for a while. Ernie was one of the original members if NZ Warbirds Association Inc and he owned two of the Harvards that were purchased from the RNZAF when they were disposed of, one of them, ZK-ENE, he flew for some years. He formed the very first civilian Harvard pair display with Phil Hewett for Easter 1979.
Later that year Ernie and the late Trevor Bland and John Denton formed a three-ship Harvard Aerobatic Team and that would develop over a short amount of time into the Roaring 40s team we know now.
Ernie was also a very good model maker. He recently turned 80 years old. RIP Ernie, and thanks for all you did in the early days of warbird preservation.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 30, 2023 10:20:10 GMT 12
GSH (RTD) Tiopira Joseph (Joe) Baker Ex RNZAF Travel Clerk Woodbourne On Wednesday September 20, 2023 at home with family at his side. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Doll, much-loved Dad of Barry (BJ) and Becky, and James and Courtney, and adored Pop of Harry, Freddie and Luka. Messages may be sent to 21 Burleigh Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. BAKER. A private family service has been held. NB: Joe enlisted in the 1960's as a pilot. From Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999: Chief of Air Staff Commendation (abbreviated citation): BAKER, General Service Hand Tiopira Joseph, P93917, Air Assistant. (1993) - f or outstanding devotion to duty whilst employed as Travel Clerk, RNZAF WoodbourneErrol
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Post by trees on Sept 30, 2023 12:09:14 GMT 12
Damian (Dave) King D77582 RNZAF 1955 to ? and 2506208 RAF . Passed away peacefully on 24 Sept 2023 surrounded by family in Waipu. Aged 90 years. Dave served for the RNZAF and achieved awards in journalism. Dearly loved husband of the late Francess. Forever remembered by daughter Yvette and son in law Jake. Treasured grandad to Sophia and Jacob. A loved friend to many. Will be dearly missed. All communications to Yvette email; Kingyvette4@gmail. com. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 30, 2023.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 30, 2023 13:52:53 GMT 12
HILL, Trevor Hugh (Trevor). D.F.C Born July 27, 1918. Passed away on September 22, 2023. 49335 RAF 158 Squadron (WW2) Passed peacefully at St Andrews Village aged 105 with family at his side. Devoted husband of Val for 77 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law to Tina and John, Lyn and John, Roger, Simon and Jenny and John and Michelle. Dearest Poppa to 10 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. An outstanding gentleman and a man of principle. Trevor was a keen gardener, an accomplished fisherman and a talented handyman. Trevor adored his family and was immensely proud of each and every one. He was mentally astute, amazingly fit and engaged in family life right up to the end. In his own words "a great life" Our grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at St Andrews for their loving care, kindness and compassion. They all gave Trevor such a special farewell. A private family memorial has been held at Trevor's request. The fish in the Tamaki Estuary can rest easy now! All communications to Davis Funeral Directors, Mount Eden.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 30, 2023 14:37:19 GMT 12
HILL, Trevor Hugh (Trevor). D.F.C Born July 27, 1918. Passed away on September 22, 2023. 49335 RAF 158 Squadron (WW2) Passed peacefully at St Andrews Village aged 105 with family at his side. Devoted husband of Val for 77 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law to Tina and John, Lyn and John, Roger, Simon and Jenny and John and Michelle. Dearest Poppa to 10 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. An outstanding gentleman and a man of principle. Trevor was a keen gardener, an accomplished fisherman and a talented handyman. Trevor adored his family and was immensely proud of each and every one. He was mentally astute, amazingly fit and engaged in family life right up to the end. In his own words "a great life" Our grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at St Andrews for their loving care, kindness and compassion. They all gave Trevor such a special farewell. A private family memorial has been held at Trevor's request. The fish in the Tamaki Estuary can rest easy now! All communications to Davis Funeral Directors, Mount Eden. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : HILL, Flying Officer Trevor Hugh, DFC. NZ429335; Born Auckland, 26 Jul 1918; NZ Army, 21 LAA Sqn 30 Mar 1942, 1/15B/48; RNZAF 31 Jul 1942 to 27 Mar 1946; Navigator. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (22 Feb 1945): [158 Sqn RAF (Halifax)] This officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty. Fg Off Hill flew 39 sorties with 158 Sqn before joining 96 Sqn RAF (Dakota) in Burma. Errol PS: Note his service number - NZ429335, above, not 49335 as in the death notice.
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Post by trees on Oct 2, 2023 16:32:19 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) JAMES ALEXANDER JIM CROMB F78297 AF FIT RNZAF 19 January 1956 to 18 January 1964 10 August 1939 to 16 September 2023 at Green Island Rest Home Dunedin. No further details.
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Post by trees on Oct 7, 2023 7:21:15 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Gordon Keith Masters C80410 EDUC RNZAF 6 February 1961 to 28 January 1977. Very dearly loved and loving husband of Marie, father and father-in-law of Bronwen and Jeff, Fiona and the late David and Joanna and Jack. Adored grandfather of Samantha, Jason, Rachael and Laura. Delighted Great-grandfather of Aston. Private cremation. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Post by trees on Oct 7, 2023 9:01:52 GMT 12
FG OFF (RTD) Anthony Trevor (Tony) Hughes U80173 ENGR RNZAF 30 January 1961 to 1 November 1970. Passed away peacefully at Hawke's Bay Regional Hospital on September 29, 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen for 50 years. In accordance with Tony's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Hughes Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
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Post by trees on Oct 7, 2023 17:08:19 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Barry Clifford (Bazza) Blackall G79264 AVTECH RNZAF 24 February 1958 to 23 February 1982 Born July 17, 1932. Passed away on October 06, 2023. Barry Clifford Blackall passed peacefully on 6 October 2023. Beloved wife Carol, father and father in law of Teresa, Graham, Iona, Karen, Steve, David and Tricia. Adored Poppa of Jason, Jodi, Fleur, Reid, Erin, Matthew, Eli and Evelyn. Great grandfather to Tom, Sam and Paige. Great-great grandfather to Harvey. Service at Morrisons Funerals 202 Universal Drive Henderson 2pm Monday 9 October. Safe journey Baz. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Post by trees on Oct 9, 2023 5:33:14 GMT 12
FLT LT ? Geoffrey Arthur (Geoff) Roud A77786 Pilot RNZAF Circa 1955 to ? Born August 27, 1929. Passed away on October 01, 2023 aged 94 years. Darling husband of Nona, adored father of Jacqueline and Vanessa and partners Greg and Rob. Beloved grandfather of Holly, Hunter, William and Cole and proud great granddad of Wolf, Jordy, Drew and Cooper. According to Geoff's wishes a family gathering will be held at a later date. Any correspondence to Kerikeri Retirement Village, Apt 22, 127 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri 0230 Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Post by davidd on Oct 9, 2023 10:18:14 GMT 12
A little more on Mr Roud.
Geoffrey Arthur Roud, (A77786), Pilot. No. 19 Combined Aircrew Course, Wigram, 3/5/55, graduated 14/12/55, to Fighter OCU Course, Ohakea.
A new one to you Dave H? (in relation to Vampire pilots of the 1950s). However at the moment have no details of any flying post FOCU.
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Post by camtech on Oct 9, 2023 14:17:11 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Barry Clifford (Bazza) Blackall G79264 AVTECH RNZAF 24 February 1958 to 23 February 1982 Born July 17, 1932. Passed away on October 06, 2023. Barry Clifford Blackall passed peacefully on 6 October 2023. Beloved wife Carol, father and father in law of Teresa, Graham, Iona, Karen, Steve, David and Tricia. Adored Poppa of Jason, Jodi, Fleur, Reid, Erin, Matthew, Eli and Evelyn. Great grandfather to Tom, Sam and Paige. Great-great grandfather to Harvey. Service at Morrisons Funerals 202 Universal Drive Henderson 2pm Monday 9 October. Safe journey Baz. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 7, 2023. Barry was one of the original Instrument tradesmen trained in USA prior to the delivery of the Orion's.
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Post by trees on Oct 9, 2023 14:23:51 GMT 12
May Widdowson WRNZAF Died peacefully at Nelson Hospital on 7th October 2023, aged 82. Much loved wife to Noel. Mum to Christopher and Vicky, and step-Mum to Jane and Gary. Messages c/- 18 Farnham Drive, Richmond, Nelson 7020. According to Kath's wishes, a private family cremation will be held.
Published by Nelson Mail on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 9, 2023 15:26:59 GMT 12
A new one to you Dave H? (in relation to Vampire pilots of the 1950s). However at the moment have no details of any flying post FOCU. I was aware of Mr Roud, and he was on my list of potential people to track down to possibly interview, but I never got that far. I think he flew Venoms with No. 14 Squadron.
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Post by trees on Oct 11, 2023 15:47:06 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Nopera "Noble" Allen N83226 ARM MECH RNZAF 8 February 1967 to 7 February 1975. 5 February 1950 to 9 October 2023. At Te Kowhai Ruawai. A service was held 11 October 2023 at Te Kowhai Ruawai kaipara.
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Post by trees on Oct 13, 2023 14:17:03 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) BRIAN JAMES GRIGG J75103 Pilot 1952 ? to 1970'S It is with incredible sadness that we said goodbye to our darling man. Husband of Margot, dad of Simon, Alister and Fiona, granddad and great granddad on October 10th and 10pm. He was so loved. A service of celebration to be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa on Saturday 14 October 2023 at 2pm. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 12, 2023.
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Post by dg41 on Oct 13, 2023 23:29:02 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) BRIAN JAMES GRIGG J75103 Pilot 1952 ? to 1970'S It is with incredible sadness that we said goodbye to our darling man. Husband of Margot, dad of Simon, Alister and Fiona, granddad and great granddad on October 10th and 10pm. He was so loved. A service of celebration to be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa on Saturday 14 October 2023 at 2pm. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 12, 2023.
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Post by trees on Oct 14, 2023 6:47:03 GMT 12
WG CDR Stephen James, (Steve/Stevo) Thornley A999695 AWO RNZAF 4 July 1995 to 8 October 2023 on 9th October at Wellington, aged 46.
Dearly loved Daddy of Matilda, partner of Becks and fur Dad of Stan. Treasured and loved son of Gary and Elvy Thornley, loved brother and friend of Lisa and her partner George, uncle of Ryan and Luke Williams of Dunedin. Loved grandson of the late Digger and Blanche Thornley and Allason & Ella Wilson. A much loved nephew and cousin. Forever in Our Hearts. With sincere thanks to the New Zealand Police and New Zealand Defence Force. Messages and tributes can be posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or placed in Steve’s tribute book above where you can also join the service via the blue live-stream button. A downloadable HD version will be available from the same link within 48 hours. Steve’s funeral service will be held at Old St Paul’s, Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington on Wednesday 18th October 2023 at 2:00pm. A memorial service will be held in Dunedin at a later date.
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Post by davidd on Oct 14, 2023 11:34:34 GMT 12
With respect to SQN LDR BRIAN JAMES GRIGG, he was a member of No. 12 Pilots' Course, reported Wigram 6/1/53, graduated 21/10/53.
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Post by trees on Oct 14, 2023 12:39:06 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) BARRY HYLTON FISHER J84924 SSUPLR RNZAF 20 January 1971 to 19 January 1991. Barry was posted to 41 SQN 1975 to 1977. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 12 October 2023 aged 70. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Robyn, treasured dad of Janey, Paul and stepdaughter Sheryl, adored Grandpa of Charlotte and Niamh. His farewell will be held at Motueka/Golden Bay Chapel 8 Inglis Street Motueka on Wednesday 18 October at 1330 hours, followed by internment at Motueka cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to tribute.leukaemia.org.nz/barryhyltonfisher
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