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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 21, 2018 19:57:07 GMT 12
Cpl (RTD) Brian Paul Richard BEM M84996 ACH Base Printer RNZAF Wigram RNZAF 15 Jun 71 - 14 Jun 91 and Civilian 11 Aug 91 - 22 Nov 01, passed away peacefully after long a illness on 14 Jan 18 in Bristol UK. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : RICHARD, Corporal Brian Paul, BEM. M84996; Born Epsom, Surrey, England, 22 Nov 1941; British Army/TF (Sapper, Royal Engineers) 24 Mar 1964 to 1 Nov 1966, 24001871; RNZAF 15 Jun 1971 to 14 Jun 1991; Senior Librarian. Chief of Air Staff Commendation (1980): [Abbreviated] For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. Citation British Empire Medal (QB1987): Having previously served an apprenticeship as a printer in the United Kingdom, Corporal Richard enlisted in the RNZAF on 15 June 1971. His particular talents were soon utilised at RNZAF Wigram, where the demand for the creation and reproduction of training material vastly exceeded the then current production abilities of this Base. When Corporal Richard first arrived at Wigram he was faced with antiquated equipment wholly inadequate for the required task. He immediately set about developing a plan for the enhancement of the existing reprographic facilities. His plan included the identification of suitable replacement items together with well researched proposals encompassing all the factors involved with the procurement and introduction of such equipment. Because there was no precedent within the Ministry of Defence for setting up sophisticated printing services, initial progress was slow, but by perseverance Corporal Richard achieved his aim of realising a reprographic facility at Wigram without peer in any defence establishment. This he did while maintaining the best possible service throughout with the original equipment. Corporal Richard has now served continuously at Wigram for over 15 years in the same appointment. Throughout this time his enthusiasm for, and total dedication to his task, have not wavered. He has recognised the critical importance of his work to the training needs of the Service, but has never sought, nor expected, recognition or advancement. It is by his personal skill and determination that there now exists a reprographic facility in the Wigram training environment of an efficacy unparalleled in the RNZAF. Errol |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Feb 22, 2018 8:26:23 GMT 12
I remember Brian from my second tour of Wigram in the mid 1970's . always very helpful and often willing to "bend the rules" to get jobs done in time.
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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 22, 2018 16:09:47 GMT 12
WATERS Rex NZ 422445 Pilot 9 Squadron RAF Bomber Command
I have just been advised that Rex died yesterday. He was along time member of the "Nelson Gang" who held there final BC luncheon late last year.
Rex flew 17 ops in 1945 , 7 carrying Tallboys . He was very active in retirement and had a great dry sense of humour . Sadly another one gone.
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Post by errolmartyn on Feb 22, 2018 18:12:22 GMT 12
WATERS Rex NZ 422445 Pilot 9 Squadron RAF Bomber Command I have just been advised that Rex died yesterday. He was along time member of the "Nelson Gang" who held there final BC luncheon late last year. Rex flew 17 ops in 1945 , 7 carrying Tallboys . He was very active in retirement and had a great dry sense of humour . Sadly another one gone. Enlisted as NZ422445 Eric Ian Waters at Rongotai as an ACH (AD) on 27 Mar 42. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 27, 2018 11:44:12 GMT 12
NOBLE, Frederick George (Fred): RNZAF WWII. Of Feilding. On February 23, 2018 at Ranfurly Manor Rest Home. Aged 95 years. A devoted husband now reunited with his beloved wife Ngaire. A loving father and father-in-law to Denise and Dennis, Mace and Susan, and Heather and Robert. Loved Poppa and Grandad of Hilary and Neil, Kristoffer and Aimee, Richard, James, and Andrew, and their partners. Loving great-grandfather of Keira, Sophia, Maddison, Alba and Martina. Friends are invited to attend a service for Fred at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 280 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Tuesday 27th February 2018 at 2.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 1, 2018 10:40:47 GMT 12
WALDROM, Ernest James (Jim): NZ427350, Leading Aircraftsman, RNZAF, WWII. Peacefully at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital on February 26, 2018, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Pamela, Martin (deceased), Philip and Wendy, Ashley, Mary (deceased), and grandad of Holly. A service for Jim will be held at "Stonehaven", 10 Peel Street, Waipukurau, on Tuesday, March 6, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to The Waldrom Family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242.
C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ Waipukurau
FAULKNER, David William Ashley (Ashley): RNZAF Flt Lt Pilot WW2 Reg No. 42387. On February 25, 2018, at Masterton Hospital, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Gwen (nee McPhail) for 73 years. Father and father-in-law of Pamela and Bruce McGregor (Masterton), Peter and Jane Faulkner (Nelson), and David and Kath Faulkner (Nelson). Grandfather to James Thurston, the late Duncan James McGregor, Viki and Leigh Kube, Sarah and Richard Kirton, Ben and Anna Faulkner, Kate and Mark Kerr, Audrey and Scott Mosely and Daniel Faulkner. Great-Grandfather to Connor, Maggie and Molly, Sam and Annabelle, Lachlan and Harry, Alyssa and Gemma, Adam and Clara. While Ashley spent his final years in Masterton his heart was always loyal to his birth province of Otago and cherished holiday town of Wanaka. He was always keenly interested in the activities of all his extended family and he was an amateur author and poet. He was proud of his RNZAF service during WW2.
"So thus we fly by day and night.
Our work it never ends,
The empty sea, the cloudy sky, both to us
are friends"
He was a great handyman and could make almost anything in his home workshop.
"Hone the tools
that fit your palm
Get Clay or Wood or Sand
And find the thrill
the craftsman knows
Of creating it by hand"
With thanks to the staff at Masterton Hospital for their care of Ashley in his final days and to the staff at Lansdowne Park for their care over the last 4 years. At the family's request a private funeral service has been held. No flowers please but donations to the Life Flight Trust, PO Box 14448, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 would be appreciated. Messages to 1B Jordan Terrace, Masterton.
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Post by clint on Mar 1, 2018 13:19:47 GMT 12
Just been reading about Ashley Faulkner in Wings Over The Pacific, RIP.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 1, 2018 14:37:38 GMT 12
He was a really nice man.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 6, 2018 8:39:01 GMT 12
NICHOLSON, Florence Caroline (Flo): RNZAF. On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, peacefully at Ballarat Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Percival Te Awhina (Nick) Nicholson, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rangi, (the late) Ellen Nicholson, Lance and Litiane Nicholson, Yana Nicholson, Craig and Lynne, Martin Nicholson. Much loved grandmother of Samuel, (Big) Alex, Arohanui, Alex, Nicole and Ben. Great-grandmother of Maiarangi, Rico and Iyrah. The Nicholson Family would like to thank the loving and caring staff of the Ballarat Rest Home, Rangiora. Messages for the Nicholson Family may be sent to may be sent C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.
"To our very special Mum. You will always be in our hearts
Until we meet again"
A celebration of Flo's life will be held in our Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, This Day (Tuesday), at 2.00pm.
McLEOD, Andrew Eric. RNZAF. 338803. Passed peacefully on March 2, 2018, aged 85. Loved soulmate of Helen, dearest Dad of Alison and Murray, father-in-law of Steve, treasured Grandpa of Meg, Kathryn, Cameron, Kelton, and Kieran, and cherished brother of Lynley. Heartfelt thank you to Paula and her team at the Assisted Care Unit at 7 St Vincent Avenue. Up where you belong. A service to celebrate Andy's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Puerwa Crematorium 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday 8 March at 3.00pm.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 10, 2018 12:26:08 GMT 12
MCAULIFFE, Kenneth. LAC RAF Serv. No. 4081487 Passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a short illness, 7 March 2018, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Jill. Much loved father and father in law of Sharon and Martin, Gavin and Rachel, and Natalie. Cherished Dane of Conor and Grandad of Ben and Zac. Much loved by his extended family. A service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March 13 at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be welcome and may be left at the service.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 13, 2018 11:33:40 GMT 12
ALLOMES, John Walter (Jack). RNZAF P72923 Warrant Officer (Retired). RSA Hobsonville Old Boys. In his 93rd year. Passed away peacefully on 09 March 2018 at Waitakere Hospital. Beloved brother of the late Freda, Elsie, Connie, Joe, Bob, Dick, Lionel and June. Loved brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maureen. Dearly loved Uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Gone fishing. A Service will be held at The Chapel of Faith in the Oaks, Waikumete Cemetery on Friday 16th March 2018 at 2pm
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 13, 2018 13:42:50 GMT 12
ALLOMES, John Walter (Jack). RNZAF P72923 Warrant Officer (Retired). RSA Hobsonville Old Boys. In his 93rd year. Passed away peacefully on 09 March 2018 at Waitakere Hospital. Beloved brother of the late Freda, Elsie, Connie, Joe, Bob, Dick, Lionel and June. Loved brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maureen. Dearly loved Uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Gone fishing. A Service will be held at The Chapel of Faith in the Oaks, Waikumete Cemetery on Friday 16th March 2018 at 2pm Presumably the same man as NZ441984 J W Allomes who enlisted on 31 March 1944. Errol |
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Post by isc on Mar 15, 2018 12:59:30 GMT 12
Inkster Peter R.(Townsend)/"Pete the Pilot", Cap., retired safe Air. Passed away unexpectedly at Aberleigh Rest Home Blenheim Mar 1st 2018, in his 81st year. Messages to50 Wildberry St Woolston Chch 8023, No flowrs please.Service at Mayfield Chaple crn Hutcheson and Parker Sts Blenheim, 3.00 pm Thursday Mar 15th, followed by cremation atSowman Crematorium. isc
Sorry I'm late, computor down yesterday.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 15, 2018 13:11:45 GMT 12
CLARK, Keith Morton. RNZAF 444624 LAC Aged 95 Years Passed away peacefully at Cedar Manor March 13, 2018. Loved husband of Betty and treasured dad of Sharon, Basil, Judith, Kathryn and his extended family. Proud Poppa/Granddad of his 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. One of nature's true gentlemen. A celebration of Keith's long life will be held at 2pm, Sunday 18th March at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga.
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Post by starr on Mar 15, 2018 13:36:10 GMT 12
Peter Inkster flew for Aircraft Services. He was the First James Pilot to be based at Kaipara Flats (Warkworth) in the mid 60s. I knew him when he was at Ardmore and Warkworth
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Post by thomarse on Mar 15, 2018 19:40:28 GMT 12
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Peter was a Cub/Pawnee pilot with Aerial Farming and probably morphed into the James clan?
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Post by starr on Mar 15, 2018 20:06:40 GMT 12
Peter was with Aircraft Services when James took over that Company, not Aerial Farming.
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Post by isc on Mar 16, 2018 0:31:47 GMT 12
I note also the passing of Inkster Ian Andrew, Air NZ pilot (retired) on 7th March 2018 at Middlemore Hospital. In his 83rd year. isc
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 18, 2018 8:16:25 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 18, 2018 10:54:35 GMT 12
EDGE, Maryrose (Peggy). Ex RNZAF and Psychiatric Nurse. Passed away at her home at Rosehill Gardens on 15th March 2018, one day before her 82nd birthday. Daughter of Oswald and Annie (deceased) and loved sister of Colleen, Elaine and Carolyn(all deceased) and James. Loved Auntie Peg to all her nieces and nephews. Respected colleague and friend to all who knew her. Rest in peace Peggy. "ERGO BIBAMUS". A farewell to Peggy will be held on Monday 19 March, at 11am, the natural funeral co, 120 New North Rd, Eden Tce. The Natural Funeral Company 0212345650.
WATTS, Steve: RAF 270344. Suddenly after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital on March 14, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Jane and loved father of Peter and Nikki, Mary-Jane and Dutchy, Sally-Ann, and the late Johnny. Treasured Grandad to his grandchildren and the late Emma. Special thanks to the staff at the Cardiac Unit Ward 12 Christchurch Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Rangiora St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service for Steve will be held at the St John the Baptist Anglican Church, cnr High and Church Street, Rangiora, on Tuesday, March 20 at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Rangiora Lawn Cemetery. Messages to the Watts Family, c/- PO Box 31, Rangiora 7440.
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