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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 25, 2012 13:41:27 GMT 12
Glen Turner advises me that Lyn Drummond DFC . a 75 Sq pilot passed away peacefully on Saturday , just a few weeks short of his 100th birthday
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2012 13:44:40 GMT 12
Wow, a good innings but still sad. He must have been "the old man" on the squadron.
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Post by raymond on Jun 25, 2012 21:38:47 GMT 12
GRANT, Russell. (Ex RNZAF) (22 May 1961 - 20 June 2012) Anybody know Russell? Trade bases served etc? |
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Post by McFly on Jun 25, 2012 22:15:02 GMT 12
GRANT, Russell. (Ex RNZAF) (22 May 1961 - 20 June 2012) Anybody know Russell? Trade bases served etc? Armourer, LAC, Approx 79-83. |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 26, 2012 20:21:43 GMT 12
Today , Rev Jack Ward , long time padre to NZBCA. The funerals of Jack and Lin tomorrow. More details later
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 26, 2012 20:52:56 GMT 12
It is sad to hear these NZBCA chaps have passed away just before the Bomber Command big day.  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 28, 2012 11:09:25 GMT 12
Today (Wednesday 27 June) we said Godspeed to two long serving members of NZBCA. Reverand Jack Ward (NZ416528) Navigator 195 and 75 Squadrons, was farewelled at a Requiem Mass held at t Marys in Ponsonby. Jack joined the priesthood postwar and was the NZBCA padre for many decades, officiating at our services and the 2009 unveiling of the NZBCA Memorial in Auckland. In 2005 concerned about the results of his wartime actions, Jack returned to Germany where in 1945 he was part of a raid on Bremen that may have hit civilian areas, a church and a school. Meeting rsidents who were children at the time he was relieved to learn that the school had not been hit and the church had been restored. He was one of several ex RAFBC airmen to join the church postwar. Jack always was ready to be of help with our veterans and his frequent 'God Bless' was very genuine. A good man and a delight to know. God Speed.  Jack officiating at the NZBCA dedication in Auckland 2009. S/L Lynsay Drummond DFC (NZ414043) Pilot 149 and 75 Squadrons had studied law before joining up, and his attention to detail served him well in serving two tours. His DFC in 1943 was awarded for completing his operation of mine laying following damage from flak and having wounded crew members, "devotion to duty" Post war Lin returned to law and was a founding member of the NZBCA and 75 Squadron Associations. Just three weeks before his death (in his favourite chair with a book) Glen Turner (75 Sq.Secretary) brought him to the BCA service at Auckland museum where he laid the 75 Sq. wreath. After a coffee he wanted to do more and went to MOTAT to meet up with a Lacaster again. Still full of energy he suggested a few beers. Lin was the ultimate nice guy and gentleman. RIP.  Glen Turners shot with the Lancaster behind. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 29, 2012 14:09:31 GMT 12
WEST, Matthew Leonard (Matt). Service No: 401550, Flt.Sgt., RNZAF, WWII On Friday 22 June 2012 peacefully at Halldene Resthome Red Beach. Aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Shirley, and much loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Terry. Loved grandad of Kim, and Deb; and very proud great-grandad of Petra and Finn. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa on Friday 29 June at 11.00 am followed by a private cremation
SEXTON, Howard Arthur. Reg 1-1759, 615953, 43940 Flying Officer RNZAF WWII. Passed away at Auckland on June 23 2012 in his 89th year. Husband of June, loved and respected father and father- in-law of Alan and Sabrina, Andrea and Alex, Margaret and Pete, Warwick and Siwan, David and Paula. Loved grandad of Tayla, Matthew and Riley. The funeral service for Howard will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank on Thursday June 28 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated. Please forward messages to Sibuns, PO Box 87233, Meadowbank.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 29, 2012 15:12:26 GMT 12
SEXTON, Howard Arthur. Reg 1-1759, 615953, 43940 Flying Officer RNZAF WWII. Passed away at Auckland on June 23 2012 in his 89th year. Husband of June, loved and respected father and father- in-law of Alan and Sabrina, Andrea and Alex, Margaret and Pete, Warwick and Siwan, David and Paula. Loved grandad of Tayla, Matthew and Riley. The funeral service for Howard will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank on Thursday June 28 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated. Please forward messages to Sibuns, PO Box 87233, Meadowbank. His RNZAF number was actually NZ439408. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 29, 2012 18:43:07 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Mervyn Charles GIBBISON M71633 General Service Instructor RNZAF 28 Aug 1946 to 31 March 1971 on 27 June 2012. J Force member.
Messages to 73A Weld Street, Blenheim 7201.
A Celebration will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Henry Street Blenheim Thursday 1330 5 July 12
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 29, 2012 23:05:58 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Mervyn Charles GIBBISON M71633 General Service Instructor RNZAF 28 Aug 1946 to 31 March 1971 on 27 June 2012. J Force member. Messages to 73A Weld Street, Blenheim 7201. A Celebration will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Henry Street Blenheim Thursday 1330 5 July 12 His first RNZAF service number was NZ461912 (until January 1949). Errol |
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Post by zolteg on Jun 30, 2012 11:01:05 GMT 12
Today (Wednesday 27 June) we said Godspeed to two long serving members of NZBCA. Reverand Jack Ward (NZ416528) Navigator 195 and 75 Squadrons, was farewelled at a Requiem Mass held at t Marys in Ponsonby. Jack joined the priesthood postwar and was the NZBCA padre for many decades, officiating at our services and the 2009 unveiling of the NZBCA Memorial in Auckland. In 2005 concerned about the results of his wartime actions, Jack returned to Germany where in 1945 he was part of a raid on Bremen that may have hit civilian areas, a church and a school. Meeting rsidents who were children at the time he was relieved to learn that the school had not been hit and the church had been restored. He was one of several ex RAFBC airmen to join the church postwar. Jack always was ready to be of help with our veterans and his frequent 'God Bless' was very genuine. A good man and a delight to know. God Speed. That looks remarkably like WO Graeme Chard standing in uniform there... AVTECH.... he was SI Tech at ETF in the late '90s. |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 30, 2012 11:26:16 GMT 12
Quite correct , he ran the parade
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Post by shorty on Jul 2, 2012 13:22:51 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Robert John (Bob) LENNOX B87792 Senior Supplier RNZAF 17 Feb 1976 to 16 Feb 1996 passed away on Sunday 1 July 2012 as the result of a heart attack.
Service details and address for messages to be advised
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Post by ngatimozart on Jul 2, 2012 13:40:03 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Robert John (Bob) LENNOX B87792 Senior Supplier RNZAF 17 Feb 1976 to 16 Feb 1996 passed away on Sunday 1 July 2012 as the result of a heart attack. Service details and address for messages to be advised Jeez and bugger. I knew Bob well when I was in. RIP mate & clear skies. Bones. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 4, 2012 16:39:25 GMT 12
I am pretty sure Bob Lennox was a supply Sergeant at Wigram when I was based there.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 4, 2012 16:41:48 GMT 12
Bernard Harcourt (Bernie) Killington, F/Sgt RNZAF, H74159, served with No's 14, 41 and 75 Squadrons. Passed away at Hastings aged 80. Funeral Monday 9 July 2012, at Beth Shan Chapel, Georges Drive, Napier, 10,30am.
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Post by 14liney on Jul 6, 2012 5:54:16 GMT 12
Bernie was my Sergeant on 14 Squadron when I was an Electrical Mechanic. We didn't always see eye to eye but he was okay.
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Post by oj on Jul 6, 2012 22:37:24 GMT 12
He was a Corporal in the Electrical Bay at Ohakea in the 1960's. I thought he was a good conversationalist with a fine sense of humour, but rather pompous toward trainees and I cannot say my trade knowledge was enhanced through his efforts when compared with other NCO's in the Bay.
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Post by phil82 on Jul 7, 2012 13:39:38 GMT 12
Not so far mentioned but some here. particularly anyone from 5Sqn, may recall John Lawton, AEO, who died recently.John Lawton was a Kiwi but served first in the RNZN then the RAF before returning to NZ and the RNZAF .
John was an electronic warfare officer, but had a desk job in Wellington for many years. Known as "Biggles" or "Kiwi" and a superb party animal!
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