Post by ceejay on Apr 19, 2020 2:00:53 GMT 12
My father, Leonard James Wyman (Len) served in the RAF as a Nav/AI on Nightfighters during WW2. He completed a full tour with 85 Sqn, then did an Instructional Tour before joining 488NZ Sqn shortly before D-Day. He served with 488 until its disbandment and was very proud of his time as part of the Squadron. During his time with 488, he progressed from Flt Sgt to Warrant Officer, Pilot Officer and Flying Officer. He finished his RAF Service as a Flt Lt. Through myself, he passed memories to Graham Clayton for his book "Gone The Dark Night" and he was so pleased to receive a copy on Fathers Day last.
It is with utmost sadness that I report that Dad passed away in his sleep early on 16 April 2020 at the age of 97. Unfortunately, he caught a severe chest infection 10 days ago and, despite antibiotic treatment, he had become too frail to fight it. I thought that i should tell you of the passing of one of the last (if not the actual last) of 488's WW2 Aircrew.
It is with utmost sadness that I report that Dad passed away in his sleep early on 16 April 2020 at the age of 97. Unfortunately, he caught a severe chest infection 10 days ago and, despite antibiotic treatment, he had become too frail to fight it. I thought that i should tell you of the passing of one of the last (if not the actual last) of 488's WW2 Aircrew.
