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Post by trees on Mar 28, 2019 10:15:04 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Colin William Mann 710345 RNZAF.
Sunrise 3.12.1930 - Sunset 23.3.2019 In his 89th year. Died peacefully in the arms of his second wife MaryAnn Mann (MAM) previously Mary A Stratford (N.Dip), nee Mary Vallance, loved husband of the late Evelyn Rachel Mann (Wgtn). Loved son of the late Enid (nee Stott) and William Mann, and eldest brother of the late Trevor. Treasured and respected father and father-in-law of Graeme and Christine (Masterton), Laurence and Sharon (Plimmerton), Michael and Tenaya (Wgtn), Rachel and Paul Kindness (Brisbane), twin sister Cindy Mann (Motueka), beloved Ga of Hailee and Zeb Livingstone and Ardun Mann; Tom and Ben (son's of Laurence), Mikey and Josh (son's of Kylie), and Jefferson Mann (son of Tenaya), Ashleigh and Luke Kindness, and Great-Ga of Zeb Livingstone. Valued stepfather of Paul (Pithara, W.A.), Trudy (Bribie Is, Aust.), and Karyn Stratford (Nelson), respected step-grandfather of Sadej, Zeb, Zeke and Zoki Lehpamer (Bribie Is, Aust.), and Jacob Mills (Nelson).
Please wear bright clothes to reflect Colin's colourful life. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, both in Nelson and Karori. Messages to MaryAnn Mann 3 Doran St, Richmond, Nelson 7020.
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Post by trees on Mar 28, 2019 10:17:00 GMT 12
Errol or Dave. What do you make of that service number? I think it may wrong like the rank interpretation in the obituary which stated LAC (Leading Air Crew).
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 28, 2019 11:40:23 GMT 12
Errol or Dave. What do you make of that service number? I think it may wrong like the rank interpretation in the obituary which stated LAC (Leading Air Crew). We would need to know when he joined the RNZAF but I suspect that there may be an extra digit here. Errol |
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Post by trees on Mar 28, 2019 23:10:42 GMT 12
ACW Monica Miria Brown (Mejo) (Nee Bluett) A81788 RNZAF 13 May 1964 to 29 May 1967 passed away on 4 March 2019.
Recently, Kathy Buchanan-Bates (nee McMahon) and I (nee Ward-Holmes) received some very sad news about our other mate "Mejo". I had only very recently received her contact number and address and we were going to contact her, in fact we nearly contacted her on 4 March, but didn't and now we are too late. We were all on No.37 Recruit course in 1964.
BROWN, Monica Miria (nee Bluett). Of Levin formerly of Whakatane. Passed away on 4 March 2019. Dearly beloved daughter of Charles & Ruby Bluett (dec) and wife of William James Brown (dec)) Cherished sister of Teresa Quedley (dec) Onehou Thrupp (dec) Margaret Kuhnert (dec) Charles Bluett, Sam Bluett, Makuini Marr, and Mary Bluett Davis and loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service took place in Levin on 7 March 2019 followed by a private cremation.
RIP Mejo we will remember you forever and Arohanui to her whanau
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Post by trees on Mar 31, 2019 10:09:46 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Norman John Atkins J329989 Pilot RNZAF 1987 to 1993.
Head of Geography at Auckland Boy's Grammar School. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 28 March 2019. Treasured Husband to Barbara. Much loved Father and Father-in-law to Sue and Kerry; David and Linda. Adored Grandad to Patrick and James; Lauren and Tony. Beloved Brother and Brother-in-law to David and Anke; Max and Pamela; Barbara and the late Graeme. "Always in our hearts"
A service for Norman will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 3 April at 12.30pm, followed by private cremation.
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 31, 2019 11:48:43 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Norman John Atkins J329989 Pilot RNZAF 1987 to 1993. Head of Geography at Auckland Boy's Grammar School. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 28 March 2019. Treasured Husband to Barbara. Much loved Father and Father-in-law to Sue and Kerry; David and Linda. Adored Grandad to Patrick and James; Lauren and Tony. Beloved Brother and Brother-in-law to David and Anke; Max and Pamela; Barbara and the late Graeme. "Always in our hearts" A service for Norman will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 3 April at 12.30pm, followed by private cremation. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : ATKINS, Squadron Leader Norman John, AE*.J329989; Born Suva, Fiji, 20 Aug 1933; RNZAF/CMT 3 Jan 1953 to 19 Mar 1953, TAF 20 Mar 1953 to 31 Jul 1957, Res. 1 Aug 1957 to 8 Jan 1961, RNZAF 9 Jan 1961 to 8 Apr 1973, Res. 9 Apr 1973 to 20 Aug 1993; Navigator. Air Efficiency Award - 31 Jan 1965, 1st Clasp - 15 Jan 1985. Trained as a navigator whilst with the TAF, 1953-1955, then served with 6 Sqn RNZAF (Sunderland). During the period 1958-1960 commanded the St Andrews College Air Training Corps unit, then commanded the newly formed 18(Avon)Sqn ATC until joining the Regular Air Force in Jan 1961, for service with 5 Sqn RNZAF (Sunderland/Orion). Following his regular air force service Sqn Ldr Atkins served for many years as an active reservist on the staff of RNZAF Operations Headquarters and Maritime Wing Headquarters, and with Navy during maritime exercises. Errol |
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Post by trees on Apr 2, 2019 2:15:40 GMT 12
BUCKHAM, Thelma Olive WAAF NZW2255 RNZAF WW2
Passed away at Queenstown on Saturday, March 30, 2019, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, beloved mother of the late Cheryll, and of Robyn and Revell, and special mother-in-law of John (and the late Peter), John and Vicki, loved Grandma of James, Amy, Joshua, Kieran, Felicity and William, and proud great-Grandma of Polly, Erin, Alice and Koen. Loved sister of Myrtle Brooking.
A luncheon to celebrate Thelma's life will be held at Thurlby Domain, 31 Speargrass Flat Road, Queenstown, on Wednesday, April 3, at 12.00 noon. Please join us to celebrate a life well lived.
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Post by davidd on Apr 2, 2019 8:48:32 GMT 12
trees,
A small point, but wartime New Zealand WAAFs did not have an "NZ" prefix, just the "W". The WAAF number series started (I think) at W1001.
David D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2019 12:08:57 GMT 12
CARSON, Allan James: No. 421317 Pilot Officer RNZAF WWII. On March 26, 2019. Died peacefully in Nelson after a short illness, following 97 years of a healthy, full, and happy life. Loving husband of Dulcie and the late Mary. Devoted father of Kathleen (Lewis), and Christopher (Kit) (dec'd). Grandfather of Nicola, Sarah, and Emma; and Michael, and Jonathan. Great-grandfather of Caleb, Alice (dec'd), and Kate; Loghan, and Emily; Henry, George, and Gus; and Summer. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Kensington Court Rest Home for their patient and professional care of Allan during his six weeks with them. At Allan's request a private cremation has been held and a family memorial gathering will be held in Christchurch at a later date.
KIRK, Ada Winifred (Win). 895704, Cpl, RAF Airwoman, WWII Peacefully at Duart Retirement Home on March 30, 2019. In her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late William Walter (Wally). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Leontine Baillie (Australia), Trudy, Josephine and Keith Winkley, Wilhelmina Salisbury, Simon and Jenny, Serena and John Kani. Loved "Granny" of her 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A service for Win will be held at St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Rd, Waipukurau on Thursday April 4 2019 at 2pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary's Parish Restoration Fund would be appreciated. These and any messages may be left at the service or posted to:- C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242 C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau
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Post by errolmartyn on Apr 2, 2019 12:48:50 GMT 12
BUCKHAM, Thelma Olive WAAF NZW2255 RNZAF WW2 Passed away at Queenstown on Saturday, March 30, 2019, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, beloved mother of the late Cheryll, and of Robyn and Revell, and special mother-in-law of John (and the late Peter), John and Vicki, loved Grandma of James, Amy, Joshua, Kieran, Felicity and William, and proud great-Grandma of Polly, Erin, Alice and Koen. Loved sister of Myrtle Brooking. A luncheon to celebrate Thelma's life will be held at Thurlby Domain, 31 Speargrass Flat Road, Queenstown, on Wednesday, April 3, at 12.00 noon. Please join us to celebrate a life well lived. Enlisted as W2255 Miss Thelma Olive Doidge, at New Plymouth, 22 Nov 41. Husband Jim was almost certainly Queenstown-born NZ42318 Ralph James Buckham who became a PoW on being shot down over Germany on the night of 3/4 Oct 43 while flying with 630 Sqn, RAF. He was one of the only two to survive of the eight crew that also included two other New Zealanders, both of whom were among the dead. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 2, 2019 17:54:59 GMT 12
trees, A small point, but wartime New Zealand WAAFs did not have an "NZ" prefix, just the "W". The WAAF number series started (I think) at W1001. David D My understanding is during WWII the NZW prefix on a service number stood for NZ Works, for men that were members of the Works Squadrons. Is this correct? |
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Post by bobajob on Apr 2, 2019 23:19:00 GMT 12
For the breif time I was an apprentice with the RAAF my service number was always NZ82984. When I returned to NZ it reverted to 82984 until they added the letter in front. It then became A82984
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Post by davidd on Apr 3, 2019 7:19:56 GMT 12
Dave H,
That is correct. However the "W" was often deleted at a later date, when the works trades were reorganised and trade names changed, moves which rendered the use of the inserted "W" superfluous. For instance there were two types of electricians in the RNZAF from 1942, the ones specifically trained on aircraft systems, and the "domestic" type who worked on buildings, etc. The latter trade was later re-designated as electrician (station) to make his position clear. Aircraft electricians remained as simply electricians.
David D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 3, 2019 9:14:35 GMT 12
Was the NZW prefix for Works instituted because the initial batch of Works men were among the very few who did not actually volunteer for the RNZAF,and were in fact mobilised from existing government PWD gangs?
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Post by davidd on Apr 3, 2019 22:40:02 GMT 12
Not certain about that Dave, but I did get the impression that it was to do with having (possibly ex PWD) men remaining on the aerodromes, but now under military discipline, and perhaps also for reasons of having willing and dedicated workers (perhaps self-volunteered) who might stick to their jobs should there be any actual bombing. Having said that, in reality, when the bombs are on their way, it is always best to give then a wide berth. I think later in the war, these uniformed works men were released from the service, but I am not really certain about their true status. Maybe they were accommodated in RNZAF barracks, or huts rather than coming in from home every day?
Dave D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 4, 2019 0:19:06 GMT 12
Michelle Sim may have some answers David, she's made a study of the Aerodrome Construction Squadrons.
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Post by davidd on Apr 4, 2019 7:59:59 GMT 12
The Aerodrome Construction Squadrons were a different kettle of fish, and their terms of engagement were probably different to normal servicemen. They may even have been a class of Territorials. Remember when these two squadrons were formed (mid 1941), there was no actual war in the Pacific, so recruiting for these units was possibly on a different basis, as it was essentially intended for "peacetime" construction work (although no guarantees were given that peace would continue indefinitely!) I have yet to get to the bottom of the terms of service offered to the ACS men.
David D
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Post by trees on Apr 4, 2019 8:21:08 GMT 12
MAEOP (RTD) Graeme Sneddon Auld A77993 AEOP RNZAF 19 January 1956 to 26 November 1981
retired Brother and brother-in-law to Barrie and Helen and Marion and the late David. Father and father-in-law to Karen, Brian and Julie and Craig. Grandfather to Jordan, Samuel, and Jacob.
Passed peacefully March 27, 2019, and in accordance with Graeme's wishes, there was no funeral service.
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Post by trees on Apr 4, 2019 8:34:27 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) John Roland Barrow H74555 ARM FIT RNZAF 23 January 1952 to 22 January 1960.
Born March 28, 1935. Passed away peacefully on April 01, 2019 after a short illness in Tauranga. Loved Father of Philip and Fenton, Grandad of Izzy. Private cremation.
John was 1952 Boy Entrant and was a very accomplished cricketer playing for Air Force teams. He served most of his time at Hobsonville and Singapore with 14 Sqn during his eight years of service.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 6, 2019 2:00:12 GMT 12
I was very sad to read just now on Facebook that Richard Kinloch ("Paddy" here on the forum) passed away today aged 62, in Australia. Paddy was ex-RNZAF, and I am sure many will recall the fascinating thread he created on the forum that described his stroke in 2015, and his road to recovery and life afterwards. I a not sure of anymore detail on his death, his brother Terry posted the news on Facebook. Richard's profile: rnzaf.proboards.com/user/104Terry's post: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2633691799978379&set=a.1045602418787333&type=3 |
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