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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 9, 2012 20:00:46 GMT 12
Merv North, patron of Auckland Aero Club, sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday in the presence of his family and friends. Merv was a much loved fixture of the aero club who had recently been honoured with the registration of the new 162 ZK-AMN. Merv's father Fred North was one of AAC's founding members who also built the "Tui" light biplane. I believe Merv served in the RNZAF either during or immediately after WWII, and he was the first person to do a first solo with the Auckland Aero Club after the end of WWII, in 1946.
A service for Merv will be held at 11AM tomorrow in the Planespace hangar next to the aero club at Ardmore, this will be followed by a fly past of aero club aircraft and some of the Warbirds' aircraft (weather permitting).
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Post by errolmartyn on May 9, 2012 21:06:08 GMT 12
Merv North, patron of Auckland Aero Club, sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday in the presence of his family and friends. Merv was a much loved fixture of the aero club who had recently been honoured with the registration of the new 162 ZK-AMN. Merv's father Fred North was one of AAC's founding members who also built the "Tui" light biplane. I believe Merv served in the RNZAF either during or immediately after WWII, and he was the first person to do a first solo with the Auckland Aero Club after the end of WWII, in 1946. A service for Merv will be held at 11AM tomorrow in the Planespace hangar next to the aero club at Ardmore, this will be followed by a fly past of aero club aircraft and some of the Warbirds' aircraft (weather permitting). Frederick Alexander Nathaniel North was the father's full name. There was an M H F North enlisted as an aircrafthand in the RNZAF on 19 Jun 45 as NZ452259. Would this be the son, perhaps? Errol |
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Post by flyjoe180 on May 10, 2012 16:20:20 GMT 12
Mervyn Harry Frederick North was Merv's full name. He was the son of Fred North. It was a very good service, a poignant fly by and the weather even held together for it to happen. RIP Merv.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 10, 2012 18:56:14 GMT 12
Errol, yes the M H F North would be him, according to the service today he enlisted just before the end of the war so that would be correct. There was a very good turnout and the flypast went ahead as planned with six aero club aircraft, four Harvards and four Tiger Moths - a very fitting send-off for a man who lived and breathed aviation his whole life.
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Post by area51 on May 10, 2012 20:09:00 GMT 12
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Post by errolmartyn on May 11, 2012 14:13:55 GMT 12
Mervyn Harry Frederick North was Merv's full name. He was the son of Fred North. It was a very good service, a poignant fly by and the weather even held together for it to happen. RIP Merv. Many thanks for this confirmation flyjoe180 (and to FlyingKiwi). Errol |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on May 11, 2012 20:26:46 GMT 12
Pity no photos of JRA, which I was flying.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 15, 2012 10:14:23 GMT 12
This via John Forrest: Regret to advise the passing of GP CAPT (RTD) Stewart (Stew) David White G87659 GD Pilot Ex RN 899 Sqn, then Maj in RSAF then RNZAF 27 Sep 1975 to 27 Nov 1992. The death notice reads: WHITE, Stewart David - Gp Capt, RNZAF, Maj Singapore Armed Forces, Lieut RN (FAA) 899 Sqn (England). Passed away 14 May 2012 aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband, friend and soul mate of Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Belinda and Richard. Grandad of Jacob and Charlie. Loved brother of Malcolm and Sandy, and uncle of Gavin, Dougie and Laura. Father also of Nick and Alexis (deceased). In lieu of flowers a donation to the Kahukura Palliative Care Service, P.O. Box 96, Masterton 5840 or can be left in the church foyer. A funeral service for Stewart will be held in St Luke's Anglican Church, Cnr. Church and Main Streets, Greytown, on Friday 18th May 2012 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the White family, C/o P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left on Stewart's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz. |
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Post by Tony on May 15, 2012 12:57:32 GMT 12
This via John Forrest: Regret to advise the passing of GP CAPT (RTD) Stewart (Stew) David White G87659 GD Pilot Ex RN 899 Sqn, then Maj in RSAF then RNZAF 27 Sep 1975 to 27 Nov 1992. Farewell Sir This guy was something else .... |
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Post by skyhawkdon on May 16, 2012 12:46:36 GMT 12
A true fighter pilot. Project Kahu's success owed a lot to this man. RIP. Ake Ake Kia Kaha
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 17, 2012 10:39:58 GMT 12
GEMMELL, Samuel. Regimental No: 70872 RNZAF Flight Sergeant (South Pacific, Singapore. Malaysia and Thailand). On 15 May 2012 at home. Loved husband of Rebecca. Loving father of Paul and Sose, Tania and Justin. A loving grandfather and great- grandfather, he will be dearly missed. A service for Sam will be held in the Manurewa RSA Maich Road Manurewa on Friday 18 May at 10am followed by burial in the Gatland Road Cemetery, Papakura.
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Post by errolmartyn on May 17, 2012 11:52:42 GMT 12
GEMMELL, Samuel. Regimental No: 70872 RNZAF Flight Sergeant (South Pacific, Singapore. Malaysia and Thailand). On 15 May 2012 at home. Loved husband of Rebecca. Loving father of Paul and Sose, Tania and Justin. A loving grandfather and great- grandfather, he will be dearly missed. A service for Sam will be held in the Manurewa RSA Maich Road Manurewa on Friday 18 May at 10am followed by burial in the Gatland Road Cemetery, Papakura. Served in WWII as NZ4216683, enlisting on 18 Dec 42. Renumbered as 70872 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by shorty on May 18, 2012 9:20:18 GMT 12
NZ Herald 18 May
SQN LDR (RTD) Roger Ian Fairlie GARRETT 72285 RNZAF. Roger was CO 41 Squadron in Singapore / Malaysia in 1964 / 65.
On 15 May 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam for 53 years. etc
A Battle valiantly fought with courage and good humours.
A service for Roger will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Road Tauranga on Wednesday 23 May at 11am folllowed by private cremation.
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Post by errolmartyn on May 18, 2012 10:32:36 GMT 12
NZ Herald 18 May SQN LDR (RTD) Roger Ian Fairlie GARRETT 72285 RNZAF. Roger was CO 41 Squadron in Singapore / Malaysia in 1964 / 65. On 15 May 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam for 53 years. etc A Battle valiantly fought with courage and good humours. A service for Roger will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Road Tauranga on Wednesday 23 May at 11am folllowed by private cremation. Garrett had enlisted in the RNZAF as NZ48139 on 4 May 48 as a Cadet Pilot (one of 13 of this first course of cadet pilots, who commenced training at 1FTS and of whom 11 graduated). He was renumbered 72285 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 18, 2012 20:37:06 GMT 12
DALTON, Reginald. 433137, 10 S.U. LAC, RNZAF. Aged 90. Loved father of Graham and Grant, and father-in-law of Nicki, and grandfather to Carly, Katie, Nick, the late Tony, Mac, Olivia and Eloise. A service will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Wednesday 23 May at 12 noon.
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Post by Luther Moore on May 18, 2012 21:51:35 GMT 12
Any more info on Dalton?
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Post by shamus on May 19, 2012 11:36:55 GMT 12
I see he is the father of Grant Dalton, of yachting fame.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 19, 2012 11:42:22 GMT 12
Odd, we had a very popular officer at No. 1TTS named Flight Lieutenant Rod Dalton, and it was widely known he was brother to Grant and Graham Dalton. All three had represented NZ in sport, Grant in yachting, Graham in rugby I believe, and Rod at basketball. Yet Rod is not mentioned here. Was Rod perhaps a cousin and not a brother? Or was RNZAF Rumour Control wrong again?
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Post by lesterpk on May 20, 2012 19:17:00 GMT 12
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Post by ngatimozart on May 20, 2012 20:38:29 GMT 12
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