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Post by Luther Moore on Oct 4, 2011 21:01:20 GMT 12
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Post by shorty on Oct 10, 2011 8:03:52 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Arthur Donald (Don) HAGGITT J77679 Airframe Fitter and A & S GST RNZAF 24 July 1954 to 22 Jan 1987 and 5 Apr 88 to 8 Dec 88.
Don Haggitt passed away 8/10/2011 in Christchurch.
Funeral will be Thursday 13 October 2011 at 10 am at Lamb and Hayward, Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 12, 2011 22:37:24 GMT 12
McLEAN, William Henderson (Bill) Reg. No. 435237, A.C.1, RNZAF. (of Masterton, previously of Hastings). On October 10 2011, peacefully after a short illness, at Glenwood Masonic Hospital Masterton. Aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Dulcie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Margaret and Ross Craig (Carterton), Matthew and Katy McLean (Auckland), Barbara and Tony Scarfe (Carterton). Dearly loved grandad of Sarah Preece and Rob, Jenni and Alex, David and Monica; Graeme and Kate, Frances and Matthew, and Helen; Katherine, and Alistair; great grandad of Mika. Loved brother of the late Trixie Thornburrow and the late Helen Thornburrow. A service to give thanks for Bill's life will be held at The Anglican Church of the Epiphany, High Street Masterton on Friday October 14 at 10.30am followed by interment at Clareville Cemetery. Messages may be left on Bill's tribute page www.tributes.co.nz or sent to 12 Brooklyn Road, Carterton. David Dew Funeral Services Masterton FDANZ rosewoodfuneralhome.co.nz |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 16, 2011 17:40:30 GMT 12
Sad to see that the well known RNZAF display pilot and author Ted Arundell has passed away.
ARUNDEL, Wng. Cdr. Edmund Chester (Ted). A.F.C. R.N.Z.A.F. NZ. 48135 & 78302. Peacefully at Tauranga in his 82nd year. Dearly loved and adored husband of Elaine for 56 years. Proudly cherished Father of Mark, Grant, and Carin. Father in law of Carol, and Liz and grandfather of Rachel, Jessica, Christy, Imogen, Levi, and Jensen. Loved brother of Dawn Darby (Hastings), and Betty McCook (Tasmania). Flying free of these Earthly bonds one last time. Forever in our hearts. We lived to the full, I couldn't have asked for more. Special thanks to the staff of Matua Lifecare, E.D., wards 2B and 2C Tauranga Hospital, and St John Ambulance. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice P.O.Box 1156 Tauranga would be greatly appreciated. A service for Ted will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga, on Wednesday 19th October 2011 at 1.00pm followed by a private graveside service. All communications to 'The Arundel Family' c/o 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga. Elliotts Funeral Services Tauranga FDANZ
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NANCEKIVELL, Eric John. Wartime member of RNZAF 40 Squadron - Service No. NZ 438728. Passed away peacefully on 10 October, 2011, at North Shore Hospital surrounded by his family, in his 90th year. Loved husband of Rona, father and father-in-law to Bruce and Sue, Murray and Anne, Noel and Robyn, Pamela and Ian, Grandfather and Bear to Adam and Shar, Katie and Andy, Simon and Debbie, Matthew and Kylie, Fran and Dave, Rebekah and Tiaan, Rose and Brendan, Ben and Rebecca, Rowan, Amy and Nick, and Alice, Great Grandfather to Zoe, Blake, Frank, Nixon and Aidan. We all have so many wonderful memories of our lives with you. You will live on forever in our children's children. A service will be held at St Pauls Anglican Church, Otakau Rd, Milford, on Monday 17 October, at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society, PO Box 1724, Auckland, would be appreciated. Mark Rowley Funeral Services Ph. (09) 4459800
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 16, 2011 22:58:28 GMT 12
Sad to see that the well known RNZAF display pilot and author Ted Arundell has passed away. ARUNDEL, Wng. Cdr. Edmund Chester (Ted). A.F.C. R.N.Z.A.F. NZ. 48135 & 78302. Peacefully at Tauranga in his 82nd year. Dearly loved and adored husband of Elaine for 56 years. Proudly cherished Father of Mark, Grant, and Carin. Father in law of Carol, and Liz and grandfather of Rachel, Jessica, Christy, Imogen, Levi, and Jensen. Loved brother of Dawn Darby (Hastings), and Betty McCook (Tasmania). Flying free of these Earthly bonds one last time. Forever in our hearts. We lived to the full, I couldn't have asked for more. Special thanks to the staff of Matua Lifecare, E.D., wards 2B and 2C Tauranga Hospital, and St John Ambulance. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice P.O.Box 1156 Tauranga would be greatly appreciated. A service for Ted will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga, on Wednesday 19th October 2011 at 1.00pm followed by a private graveside service. All communications to 'The Arundel Family' c/o 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga. Elliotts Funeral Services Tauranga FDANZ From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999: ARUNDEL, Wing Commander Edmund Chester, AFC. NZ48135 & 72302; Born Christchurch, 2 Feb 1930; RNZAF 3 May 1948 to 12 Jan 1977, Res. to 11 Jan 1979; Pilot. Hon Aide-de-Camp to HE the Governor-General 9 Nov 1965 to 8 Nov 1966. Citation Air Force Cross (NY1965): During the past twelve years Squadron Leader Arundel served an exceptional three tours at the Central Flying School where he made an outstanding contribution to the maintenance of pure flying standards in the RNZAF; developed a unique standard in aerobatic display flying, and completed the Jet Trainer Evaluation with the Royal Australian Air Force. His enthusiasm and dedication were apparent in his application to the development of new techniques for inverted spin recovery in Vampire aircraft which gained Royal Air Force recognition. He became widely known for his particular skills in low level aerobatics that gained admiration from United States Air Force pilots. His evaluation flying on Jet Trainers gained favour from Aircraft Manufacturers’ Test Pilots during circumstances that involved flying to the known limits of aircraft performance and occasionally beyond. In all these activities Squadron Leader Arundel became known for his courage, determination and steadfast discipline in the face of adversity which sometimes went beyond the normal call of duty. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 18, 2011 16:19:09 GMT 12
John James William Kruse 72040, PTI, RNZAF. On October 16, 2011, passed away at NorthHaven Hospital in his 84th year. Much loved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father of John and Kim, Lynne and Larry, Liz and Gary, David and Desi and the late Rudi. Loved grandfather of 13 and a Great grandfather of 15. Special thanks to the staff at NorthHaven and Dr Webster. No flowers by request please. Sadly missed. Funeral prayers will be held at the Silverdale & Districts RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Whangaparaoa on Friday 21st October at 10.30 am followed by a private cremation. All communications to P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
AC1 (RTD) Conrad Audis (Con) RAYNES O73440 RNZAF. Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 15 October 2011 after a brave battle aged 78. Beloved husband of Pam. Funeral service for Con will be held at the Hamilton Crematorium Chapel Newstead on Thursday 20 October 011 at 1030am followed by private burial.
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Post by shorty on Oct 21, 2011 13:29:05 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) W. J. (John) Dockery Q72625 PFI RNZAF 13 Oct 1948 to 12 Oct 1972 has passed away today Friday at 6 AM after a short illness with cancer.
Funeral arrangements will follow next week which I am assuming will be in Christchurch.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 23, 2011 10:34:57 GMT 12
I think these two were overlooked in recent days:
BREWER, Kenneth Raymond. Service No 452YY2, AC2, RNZAF, WWII. On Saturday 15th October 2011, peacefully, at the North Shore Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Anita. Loved father of the late Carol, and Neil. Loved stepfather of John and Robyn, and Marie. Loved pop of Alison and Alan, Mark and Preety, Mark and Angela. Loved great grand pop of Jasmine and Rianna. A service for Ken will be held at the Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Tuesday 18th October at 2.00 pm followed by a private cremation. Special thanks to the staff at the North Shore Hospital, Evelyn Page and NorthHaven Hospital for their wonderful care. All communications to P O Box 305, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
JENKINS, Albert Daniel Aloysius (Alby). 4433903, LAC, RNZAF, WW II. On October 20 2011, peacefully at Jane Mander Resthome, 1 day after his 90th birthday, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of the late Mavis. Very much loved father and father in law of Jeanette and Fintan Dwyer, Maureen and Tony Workman, Robyn Beeston, Kevin and Judy Jenkins. Loved granddad and great granddad of Kerry, Stephen, Jacquie, Shaun, Sonya, Mark, Susie, Renee, Brando, Charlise, Clint, Becky, Paula (deceased), Tyson, Tasha, and Kristy. Will be sadly missed, but now together again with our Mum A service will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, cnr Kamo Road and Park Ave, ( entrance Park Ave), Kamo, Whangarei, on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 10.30am followed by interment at Maunu Park Cemetery. Communications to the Jenkins family C/- P O Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 1045.
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 23, 2011 12:05:51 GMT 12
I think these two were overlooked in recent days: BREWER, Kenneth Raymond. Service No 452YY2, His number should read NZ452772. Errol |
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Post by angelsonefive on Oct 23, 2011 12:49:53 GMT 12
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 23, 2011 14:44:52 GMT 12
From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999: HOLMES, Flying Officer Frank Wakefield, mid. NZ4217072; Born Oamaru, 8 Sep 1924; RNZAF 21 Dec 1942 to 28 Sep 1945; Pilot. Later Sir Frank Holmes, Kt Bach, mid, JP. Kt Bach QB1975 For Public Services. Citation Mention in Despatches (22 Mar 1946): For meritorious service. Served three tours of duty in the S & SWPAs - half a tour each with 30 and 31 Sqns RNZAF (Avenger) followed by two tours with 24 Sqn RNZAF (Corsair). He also wrote Jungle Bomber: With Avengers and Corsairs in the Solomons, published in 2004 Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 26, 2011 13:23:55 GMT 12
Another well known pilot has left us, Harold 'Mo' Moss:
Air Commodore (RTD) Harold Gordon MOSS Q72349
GD Pilot CBE, AFC, RNZAF 24 June 1948 to 1 December 1979 . On Friday 21 October 2011, at Taupo Hospital. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of Pam, Loved Dad of Karen, Tony, and Michael, and all of his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A funeral service is to be held at St Paul's Union Church, corner Tamamutu Street and Rifle Range Road, Taupo on Thursday (October 27) at 2.00pm to be followed by private cremation.
Communications please to the Moss family, C/- PO Box 940, Taupo.
Harold Moss served in WWII, from memory on Corsairs. After the war he served with No. 41 Squadron flying Dakotas in Singapore, and was later Commanding Officer of both No. 14 Squadron (Vampires and Canberras) and No. 75 Squadron (Canberras). He also served as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General.
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 26, 2011 14:12:38 GMT 12
From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds - Honours and Awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999 :
MOSS, Air Commodore Harold Gordon, CBE, AFC.
NZC437321, NZ48309 & Q72349; Born Hamilton, 1 Dec 1924; RNZAF 14 May 1943 to 8 Dec 1945 & 24 Jun 1948 to 1 Dec 1979; Pilot.
Hon Aide-de-Camp to HE the Governor-General, Nov 1965 to Nov 1966.
Citation Air Force Cross (QB1962): Not available, awarded by the RAF - “For leadership as Commanding Officer No 75 Sqn RNZAF (Canberra), at RAF Station Tengah, Singapore 1960-1962.”
Citation Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (QB1977): Air Commodore Moss joined the RNZAF in 1943. His experience has covered a diverse range of Service activities principally in the areas of operational flying, flying training and the command of major units. In 1971 he was promoted to his present rank and took command of the RNZAF Operations Group. In this post, which is the senior operational command appointment in the RNZAF, Air Cdre Moss bore the major responsibility for the control and co-ordination of the operational effectiveness of the RNZAF. He directed numerous search and rescue missions, mounted disaster relief flights at home and overseas and yet ensured the continuation of a complex and extensive training programme that enabled his units to react with customary speed and impact. In 1974 Air Cdre Moss was appointed the Deputy Chief of Air Staff. It was in this position that he was able to exert considerable influence on the development and improvement of operational and training capabilities throughout the RNZAF. He assumed his present post as Head of the New Zealand Defence Liaison Staff, Canberra in 1976. Air Cdre Moss’s career is studded with achievements of significant benefit to the RNZAF and its personnel. Member of the first 41 Sqn Dakota flight to be based at Singapore, 1949. CO 14 Sqn RNZAF (Canberra) Jan 1959-Jan 1961. CO 75 Sqn RNZAF (Canberra) Jan 1961-Apr 1962.
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 29, 2011 2:41:36 GMT 12
GRAY, Ernest John. RNZAF 40828 Sgt. 75th Squadron WWII On 23 October 2011, at Whangarei. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved son of the late Annie and Ernest Gray. Loved brother of the late Dolly, Tom, Bob, Nellie, Frank, and Harry. Much loved and admired Uncle and Great Uncle of Tina, Harold, Tanya, and Wade; and all his nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. A service will be held in the Chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1.30pm on Friday 28 October 2011 followed by private cremation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 30, 2011 16:05:18 GMT 12
ENTING, Calvin Raymond On 27 October 2011 Calvin died suddenly aged 82years. He was the beloved son of the late Peter Sydney and the lateEileen Enting etc. A unique character and faithful friend. Ex New Zealand Air Force. The funeral will be held for Calvin at Davis Funeral Services, GrangeManor, 400 Dominion Rd Mt Eden on Monday 31 October 2011 at 1230 pmfollowed by private cremation. He was a Teleg on course T8 1952.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 30, 2011 20:09:30 GMT 12
Here is a Fleet Air Arm veteran:
MAYHEAD, John Warwick. 1836 Squadron, RNZN 8424, P.O.W.
W.W.II. Passed away peacefully at Selwyn Heights Retirement Village on 22
October 2011; In his 92nd year. Now at peace with his beloved wife Barbara who
passed away on 9 October, 2011. Respected friend and step- father of Douglas,
Ken, and Janet (Canada). Funeral notice later. Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington
St Howick Ph 09-534-7300
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Post by oggie2620 on Nov 1, 2011 9:00:05 GMT 12
Glen was flown up in a Kingair for the service with some very high flyers.. He gave a brief eulogy at the end of the speeches. I think what he said was appreciated by the family. Dee  |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Nov 1, 2011 14:34:38 GMT 12
This was for Mo Moss' funeral last Friday.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 1, 2011 18:14:02 GMT 12
MATTSON, Lester Harold (Les). (Serviceman No 413873 RNZAF, Squadrons 14 and 38, Flight Lt., WW II). Peacefully at St Andrews Village on Sunday 30 October 2011 in his 92nd year. Much loved husband of Evelyn (deceased). Loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Chris, Lester and Anne, Val and Graeme. Most precious Grandad to his 10 grandchildren, and Great Grandad to his 2 great grandchildren. Our special thanks to the dedicated staff at St Andrew's Village. Funeral details will follow in tomorrow's paper.
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Post by shorty on Nov 2, 2011 9:10:10 GMT 12
Message from Ross Ewing below. More details to follow as they come to
hand.
GP CAPT (RTD) C. W. (Colin) Rudd A75049 GD Pilot RNZAF 5 May 1952 to 24
January 1984.
Colin passed away about mid-day today. As many will know, he suffered
from cancer. No further information is available as yet.
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