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#Name* SORT (↑)First NamesTitleRankRAF Equivalent RankService No.BornNationalityRoleAwardsAir ForceCommandUnitDateofIncident *See Note SORT (↑)AircraftTypeSerialCodeVictories (Fighters)BaseTimeMission                        Incident                        FateCommemoratedPhoto (Click to Expand)Referring Database                        Notes                        Links/Archive Reports
1 GarrahyJames JosephAircraftman 1st Class1174457Age 33RAF1947-12-20KilledUnited Kingdom, Leytonstone (St. Patrick'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Screen Wall. Plot 10. Row 9. Grave 4.Husband Of Mary Bridget Garrahy, Of Bethnal Green, London.
2 MooneyThomasAircraftman 1st Class2300202Age 31RAFVR1947-11-05KilledUnited Kingdom, Tudhoe (St. Charles) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Grave 261.Son Of James And Mary J. Mooney; Husband Of Ruth R. Mooney, Of Middlestone Moor.
3 BeeversWalterLeading Aircraftman1871890Age 44RAFVR1947-10-14KilledUnited Kingdom, Leeds Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. F. Grave 75A.Husband Of Kathleen Beevers, Of Bramley, Leeds.
4 BoissonneaultRoger Serge GuyAircraftman 1st Class16528Age 22RCAF1947-10-02KilledCanada, Kapuskasing Roman Catholic Cemetery, Grave 81.Son Of Serge And Franceska Boissonneault, Of Kapuskasing.Paradie Canadian Archive
5 SmythMichaelLeading Aircraftman855160Age 54RAF (Auxiliary Air Force)1947-09-08KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Ford) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. J.L. Grave 911.Son Of Michael And Catherine Smyth; Husband Of Elizabeth Smyth, Of Huyton.
6 CarlinGerald JosephSergeantR/257512Age 33RCAF1947-09-05KilledCanada, Buckingham (St. Gregory) Roman Catholic Cemetery, S.E. Sec.Son Of Michael John And Catherine Carlin, Of Buckingham; Husband Of Anna Carlin, Of Buckingham.Paradie Canadian Archive
7 LegerJoseph Antoine AlbertCorporalR/73347Age 33RCAF1947-08-31KilledCanada, St. Paul'S Roman Catholic Cemetery, Legerville, Kent County, Son Of Elie And Nelida Leger, Of Sweeneyville; Husband Of Mary S. Leger, Of Breau Village.Paradie Canadian Archive
8 McilwhanEdwardAircraftman 2nd Class4010348Age 18RAFVR1947-08-29KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Peter'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 17. Grave 844.Son Of Daniel And Elizabeth Mcilwhan, Of Bridgeton, Glasgow.
9 SyklarskiTadeusz RomanKapitanFlight LieutenantP.2563(Age 38)PolandPAFP.R. Unit1947-08-26RAF East WrethamDied of Injuries received in a Road Traffic Accident. Died Infirmary Hospital, Shrewsbury. Location : United Kingdom. Died of Injuries received in a Road Traffic Accident, Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Service Plot, Section F, Grave 319Archiwum Polish Database
10 DonnellyHugh JosephAircraftman 1st Class1553179Age 24RAFVR1947-08-25KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Kentigern'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 13. Grave 817.Son Of Hugh Donnelly, And Of Emily Donnelly (Nee Devine), Of Glasgow; Husband Of Mary Eileen Donnelly (Nee Bashford), Of Govanhill, Glasgow.
11 LunneyThomasLeading Aircraftman1063465Age 25RAFVR1947-07-22KilledUnited Kingdom, Belfast (Milltown) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. B. Row T. Grave 105.Son Of Joseph And Mary J. Lunney, Of Belfast.
12 PerronLouis Marie Joseph AlphonseAircraftman 2nd ClassR/216746Age 25RCAF1947-07-02KilledCanada, Jonquiere (St. Dominique) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Son Of Joseph And Marie Louise Perron, Of Jonquiere; Husband Of Rose Perron, Of Jonquiere. Paradie Canadian Archive
13 MaguireJohn DouglasAircraftman 1st Class2238066Age 25RAFVR1947-06-26KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Ford) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. A.S. Grave 1085.Son Of James And Elizabeth Alice Maguire, Of Bootle.
14 FraserWilliamAircraftman 1st Class1829444Age 21RAFVR1947-06-12KilledUnited Kingdom, Clachan Comar Roman Catholic Cemetery, Son Of Hugh And Anne Fraser, Of Struy.
15 MitchellElizabethLeading Aircraftwoman2043196Age 26WAAF1947-06-01KilledUnited Kingdom, Airdrie (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. Z. Grave 1584.Daughter Of William And Margaret Mitchell, Of Airdrie.
16 RodgerJosephAircraftman 2nd Class1347344Age 25RAFVR1947-05-30KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Peter'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 17. Grave 554.Son Of James And Mary Pollock Rodger, Of Glasgow.
17 GilliganMichael John (Mick)Leading Aircraftman2208645Age 34RAFVR1947-05-24KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 3D. Grave 109.Son Of Thomas And Mary Gilligan, Of Liverpool; Husband Of Margaret Gilligan, Of Liverpool.
18 McdonaldWilliamLeading Aircraftman972906Age 31RAFVR945Sqn Balloon1947-04-25KilledUnited Kingdom, Barrhead (St. Conval'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 1. Grave 1485.Son Of William And Jean Mcdonald, Of Glasgow; Husband Of Mary Mcdonald, Of Glasgow.
19 MurphyJamesCorporal858139Age 48RAF (Auxiliary Air Force)1947-04-25KilledUnited Kingdom, Moston (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Malachy Sec. Grave 2240.Son Of Christopher And Kathleen Murphy; Husband Of Mary Murphy, Of Hulme, Manchester.
20 DonnellyJohnAircraftman 1st Class858934Age RAF (Auxiliary Air Force)1947-04-24KilledUnited Kingdom, Moston (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Teresa Sec. Grave 2983.Son Of James And Margaret Donnelly; Husband Of Agnes Donnelly, Of Miles Platting, Manchester.
21 MccabeTLeading Aircraftman1798640Age 22RAFVR1947-03-26KilledUnited Kingdom, Deehommed (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Son Of Owen And Margaret Mccabe, Of Ballyward.
22 McintoshAlexander BenjaminAircraftman 2nd Class1785285Age 23RAFVR1947-03-25KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Kentigern'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 10. Grave 882.Son Of Alexander Mcintosh, And Of Janet Mcintosh, Of Glasgow.
23 AhernBernard WilliamFlight Lieutenant48211Age 32DSCRAF1947-03-23KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Kentigern'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 9. Grave 832.Son Of Capt. John M. Ahern And Mary Ahern; Husband Of Grace Ahern (Nee Mcgowan), Of Glasgow.
24 SummersMatthewAircraftman 1st Class1489305Age 39RAFVR1947-03-12KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Ford) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. P.O. Grave 504.Husband Of Florence Summers, Of Liverpool.
25 MccormickAndrewAircraftman 1st Class1351473Age 34RAFVR1947-03-03KilledUnited Kingdom, Lisburn (Holy Trinity) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Son Of James And Mary Jane Mccormick; Husband Of Margaret Mccormick, Of Lisburn.
26 RobinsonWilliamAircraftman 1st Class619990Age 41RAF1947-02-27KilledUnited Kingdom, Lurgantarry (St. Colman'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. F. Grave 3.
 Son Of Jack And Margaret Robinson, Of Lurgan; Husband Of Catherine Elizabeth Robinson, Of Lurgan.
27 McgintyPeterAircraftman 1st Class1556623Age 25RAFVR1947-02-10KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Peter'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 18. Grave 3057.Son Of Ellen Mcginty, Of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire; Husband Of Sarah Mcginty, Of Rutherglen.
28 SelwayStephenCorporal843887Age 40RAF (Auxiliary Air Force)906Sqn Balloon1947-02-01KilledUnited Kingdom, Kensal Green (St. Mary'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. X.K. Grave 67.
Son Of Arthur John Valentine Selway And Nora Selway (Nee Knight); Husband Of Rose Mary Selway, Of Harlesden, Middlesex.
29 JarronLawrenceSergeant942182Age 41RAFVR240Sqn1947-01-22KilledUnited Kingdom, Byer Moor (Sacred Heart) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Grave 123.Son Of Frederick William And Jane Jarron Husband Of Mary Jarron, Of Whickham.
30 SheekyThomasAircraftman 2nd Class2278271Age 19 RAFVR1946-12-21KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Peter'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 17. Grave 2263.Son Of Thomas And Mary Sheeky, Of Bridgeton, Glasgow.
31 FugeAnthony JamesWarrant Officer1388591Age 26 RAFVR158Sqn1946-12-16KilledUnited Kingdom, Kensal Green (St. Mary'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Grave 329.
Son Of Stanley Charles And Lillian Fuge, Of Chelsea.
32 SpearingJamesAircraftman 2nd Class2328496Age 18 RAFVR1946-12-02KilledUnited Kingdom, Leytonstone (St. Patrick'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Plot 11A. Row 7. Grave 29.Son Of Frederick George And Mary Elizabeth Spearing, Of Shadwell, London.
33 JohnsonWinifredLeading Aircraftwoman2048262Age 36WAAF1946-11-06KilledUnited Kingdom, North Ormesby (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. N. Grave 258.Daughter Of Mr. And Mrs. Fred Johnson.
34 McneilWilliamLeading Aircraftman1349516Age 40 RAFVR1946-11-02KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Kentigern'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 12. Grave 1032.Husband Of Annie Mcneil, Of Glasgow.
35 CosgroveJames PatrickLeading Aircraftman546234Age 29 RAF1946-11-02KilledUnited Kingdom, Belfast (Milltown) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. B. Row S.F. Grave 19.Son Of Frank And Mary Cosgrove, Of Belfast; Husband Of Elizabeth Cosgrove, Of Belfast.
36 GallagherArthurWarrant Officer1083529Age 24BritishFERAFVR1332HTC1946-10-11HalifaxB VllPP362RAF DishforthTraining for 3 engine landingThe Halifax overshot its approach to RAF Dishforth, making a three-engine approach with the starboard inner engine feathered. Airspeed was lost; the Halifax stalled and dived into the ground at Spring Hill, Rainton, 5 miles North of RAF Dishforth, North YorkshireKilledUnited Kingdom, Dipton (St. Patrick'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. C. Grave V.18. Epitaph: "FEAR NOT FOR I AM WITH THEE: TURN NOT ASIDE, FOR I AM THY GOD" REST IN PEACE. Son Of John Joseph And Elizabeth Gallagher.



Crew were instucted to shut down one engine and fly an approach, but then to remain in the air to simulate a practice overshoot. This they did, butt unfortunately they shut down the starboard inner, which provides hydraulic power to raise the undercarriage and flaps. They were not told to not shutdow the starboard inner. Consequently in the oershoot they were unable to raise the undercarriage or flaps and the subsequent drag caused speed to drop until the plane stalled. The aircraft clipped trees in an orchard before flying into trees and telephone wires alongside the Thirsk to Ripon road then crashing into a large field at the south side of the road. The aircraft broke up and three of the four crew were killed. The pilot remarkably survived though spent many months in hospital.
37 HageneyJamesAircraftman 2nd Class2269153Age 30 RAFVR1946-10-03KilledUnited Kingdom, Handsworth (St. Joseph) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Row 13. Grave 198.Son Of James And Catherine Hageney; Husband Of Elizabeth Kathleen Hageney, Of Tinsley, Sheffield.
38 LawlerDanielLeading Aircraftman1099608Age 42 RAFVR1946-10-02KilledUnited Kingdom, Coundon (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. C. Row 9. Grave 4.Son Of William And Rose Lawler, Of Coundon Husband Of Mary Alice Lawler. Of Leeholme.
39 ArcherRichard McgeachanCorporal1558707Age 25 RAFVR1946-09-15KilledUnited Kingdom, Glasgow (St. Peter'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 18. Grave 3363.Son Of James And Susan Archer, Of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire.
40 McqueenEdward JamesAircraftman 1st Class1800580Age 23 RAFVR1946-09-14KilledUnited Kingdom, Kensal Green (St. Mary'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. T. Grave 51.
Son Of Charles And Ellen Victoria Mcqueen Husband Of Irene Caroline Mcqueen, Of Harringay.
41 TaftEdwardAircraftman 2nd Class2299212Age 18 RAFVR1946-09-08KilledUnited Kingdom, Haunton (Ss. Michael And James) Roman Catholic Churchyard, West of church.Son Of Leonard A. Taft And Annie E. Taft, Of Haunton.
42 RichardsLucy LaviluaAircraftwoman 1st Class208549Age 24WAAF1946-08-26KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Ford) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. B.A. Grave 295.Daughter Of Mr. And Mrs. Frederick Moyle, Of Liverpool.
43 ParkerAlfred GordonWarrant Officer1800148Age 24 RAFVR1946-08-07KilledUnited Kingdom, Kensal Green (St. Mary'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. X.K. Grave 569.
Son Of Percival And Alice Clara Parker, Of Paddington; Husband Of Dorothy Louisa Parker, Of Paddington.
44 WhittamPeter ChristopherCorporal853658Age 48 RAF (Auxiliary Air Force)1946-07-22KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 2A. Grave 352.Son Of Nicholas And Elizabeth Whittam, Of Liverpool; Husband Of Elizabeth Ann Whittam, Of Somerville, Wallasey, Cheshire.
45 McgarryJohnFlight Lieutenant191084Age 23 RAFVR1946-07-12KilledUnited Kingdom, Moston (St. Joseph'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph Sec. Grave 163.Son Of John Francis And Veronica Mcgarry, Of Oldham.
46 EdwardsVincent Graham StandishAircraftman 2nd Class2288120Age 18 RAFVR1946-05-22KilledUnited Kingdom, Liverpool (Yew Tree) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. 2A. Grave 17.Son Of Wilfred Joseph And Kathleen Edwards, Of Liverpool; Stepson Of Mary S. Edwards, Of Liverpool.
47 WiseGerard BernardAircraftman 1st Class1641395Age 23 RAFVR1946-05-18KilledUnited Kingdom, Erdington (Ss. Thomas And Edmund Of Canterbury) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Row GB. Grave 65A.Son Of John Silvester Wise And Mary Florence Wise, Of Birmingham.
48 StottArthurCorporal747009Age RAFVR1946-05-18KilledUnited Kingdom, Leeds Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. C. Grave 93.
49 McdonaldRandallLeading Aircraftman1527513Age 29 RAFVR1946-03-10KilledUnited Kingdom, Belfast (Milltown) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. B Row R.A. Grave 220.Husband Of Mary Mcdonald, Of Belfast.
50 TuckerAlec GeorgeLeading Aircraftman1419419Age RAFVR1946-02-14KilledUnited Kingdom, Kensal Green (St. Mary'S) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Sec. X.P. Grave 1256.

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