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Warrant Officer Keith Walter AINSWORTH 423577
Born: Hurstville, N.S.W. Enlisted Australian Army 23-10-1941, No. N238688 Discharged: 17-7-1942 Enlisted: 18-7-1942 Royal Australian Air Force 20 (Pilot) Advanced Flying R.A.F. Died (accidental) 7-4-1945 aged 22years Son of Walter Serles & Eva Beatrice Ainsworth, Sydney, N.S.W. Husband of Marion Dorothea Ainsworth, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
The Propeller (Hurstville, N.S.W.) 19-4-1945
BEXLEY AIRMAN KILLED.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ainsworth of Waratah Street, Bexley, have been In formed that their son Warrant-Officer Keith Walter Ainsworth who was serving abroad with the R.A.A.F., lost his life on April 7 in an aircraft accident in the vicinity of Kidlington. England. He was 22 years of age, and is survived by his wife in England. The late Warrant-officer Ainsworth was born In this district, and received his education at the Hurstville and Kogarah Schools. He enlisted In January, 1942, and had been on active service overseas for a year and eight months, operational and Instructorial. Two of his brothers are also serving with the Royal Australian Air Force, and are also natives of St, George, the three having attended Hurstville ,and Kogarah schools. Flying-Officer Len Ainsworth. D.F.C., enlisted in 1941, and has been on active service overseas for 2½ years. He is captain of a bomber in the Kingstord-Smith Squadron. The youngest -brother, Don William, enlisted in January, 1944. The three brothers were active members of the Hurstville Methodist Church and Sunday school. A memorial service will be held In the church on Sunday evening, April 29.
ROLL OF HONOR.
AINSWORTH. — 423577., Warrant-Officer Keith Walter Ainsworth, R.A.A.F., lost his life in aircraft accident in the vicinity of Kidlington,
England, on morning of April 7, 1945, loved husband of Marion' Dorothea, of Llantorriam, Monmouthshire, England, and dearly loved son
of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ainsworth, 36 Waratah Street, Bexley, and beloved brother of Len (R.A.A.F., England), Lyla (Mrs. Atkins), Don (R.A.A.F.), Yvonne, and Dorothy, and brother-in-law of Fred (A.I.F., abroad), aged 22 years. In God's keeping.
BEXLEY AIRMAN KILLED.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ainsworth of Waratah Street, Bexley, have been In formed that their son Warrant-Officer Keith Walter Ainsworth who was serving abroad with the R.A.A.F., lost his life on April 7 in an aircraft accident in the vicinity of Kidlington. England. He was 22 years of age, and is survived by his wife in England. The late Warrant-officer Ainsworth was born In this district, and received his education at the Hurstville and Kogarah Schools. He enlisted In January, 1942, and had been on active service overseas for a year and eight months, operational and Instructorial. Two of his brothers are also serving with the Royal Australian Air Force, and are also natives of St, George, the three having attended Hurstville ,and Kogarah schools. Flying-Officer Len Ainsworth. D.F.C., enlisted in 1941, and has been on active service overseas for 2½ years. He is captain of a bomber in the Kingstord-Smith Squadron. The youngest -brother, Don William, enlisted in January, 1944. The three brothers were active members of the Hurstville Methodist Church and Sunday school. A memorial service will be held In the church on Sunday evening, April 29.
ROLL OF HONOR.
AINSWORTH. — 423577., Warrant-Officer Keith Walter Ainsworth, R.A.A.F., lost his life in aircraft accident in the vicinity of Kidlington,
England, on morning of April 7, 1945, loved husband of Marion' Dorothea, of Llantorriam, Monmouthshire, England, and dearly loved son
of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ainsworth, 36 Waratah Street, Bexley, and beloved brother of Len (R.A.A.F., England), Lyla (Mrs. Atkins), Don (R.A.A.F.), Yvonne, and Dorothy, and brother-in-law of Fred (A.I.F., abroad), aged 22 years. In God's keeping.
Flight Sergeant Keith Stanley Franz ALLEN 431483
Born: Tamworth, N.S.W. Enlisted Australian Army 23-1-1942, No. V350655 Discharged: 13-7-1943 Enlisted: 14-7-1943 Royal Australian Air Force 29 Operational Training, R.A.F. Died (accidental) 5-1-1945 aged 31years Son of Roy Jack & Sophie Elizabeth Allen Husband of Marjorie Allen of Dulwich Hill, New South Wales Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
He died on 5th January 1945, whilst on board Wellington Bomber BJ909, from 29 Op Training. The aircraft took off from RAF Bruntingthorpe on a high level bombing practice. On return, whilst trying to establish position in bad weather, the aircraft struck the ground 3-miles ENE of Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
Flying Officer Ian MacKenzie ANGUS 429413
Born: Brisbane, Queensland Enlisted Australian Army 15-9-1942, No Q130508 Discharged 11-9-1942 Enlisted: 15-9-1942 Royal Australian Air Force 11 Operational Training R.A.F. Died (accidental) 30-7-1944 aged 22years Son of William & Elizabeth Stella Angus, Warwick, Queensland Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
Warwick Daily News (Queensland) 3-8-1944
Flying Officer I. M. Angus Killed.
Advice.has been received by Mr and Mrs W. Angus, Locke street, that their second son, Flying Officer lan M. Angus, R.A.A.F. has been killed in an aircraft accident in England. The late F/O Angus joined the R.A.A.F. in 1942, proceeding to Canada under the Empire Air
Training Scheme, and later to England for further training. At the time of his death he had almost completed his training and was about to engage in operational flights. The late F/O Angus was educated at the Central School and the, Scots College, where he passed, the Junior and Senior examinations with high marks. Prior to enlistment he was a member of the staff of the Bank of New South Wales, Warwick.
Warwick Daily News (Queensland) 25-8-1944
Mr. W. Angus, Locke street, Warwick has received from , the Casualty Section, Department of Air, Melbourne, the following letter
in reference to the death of Flying Officer Ian Mackenzie Angus. Further information, received from Overseas Headquarters, Royal Australian Air Force, London, states that the casualty occurred at Charndon, Buckinghamshire, about 14 miles west of Leighton Buzzard, England, at. 5.15 p.m. "(local time) on the 30th July, 1944. His funeral took place with, full Service honours, at 11 a.m. on the, 5th August, 1944, at Botley Cemetery, Oxford.
Flying Officer I. M. Angus Killed.
Advice.has been received by Mr and Mrs W. Angus, Locke street, that their second son, Flying Officer lan M. Angus, R.A.A.F. has been killed in an aircraft accident in England. The late F/O Angus joined the R.A.A.F. in 1942, proceeding to Canada under the Empire Air
Training Scheme, and later to England for further training. At the time of his death he had almost completed his training and was about to engage in operational flights. The late F/O Angus was educated at the Central School and the, Scots College, where he passed, the Junior and Senior examinations with high marks. Prior to enlistment he was a member of the staff of the Bank of New South Wales, Warwick.
Warwick Daily News (Queensland) 25-8-1944
Mr. W. Angus, Locke street, Warwick has received from , the Casualty Section, Department of Air, Melbourne, the following letter
in reference to the death of Flying Officer Ian Mackenzie Angus. Further information, received from Overseas Headquarters, Royal Australian Air Force, London, states that the casualty occurred at Charndon, Buckinghamshire, about 14 miles west of Leighton Buzzard, England, at. 5.15 p.m. "(local time) on the 30th July, 1944. His funeral took place with, full Service honours, at 11 a.m. on the, 5th August, 1944, at Botley Cemetery, Oxford.
He was killed on 31st August 1944, on board Stirling Bomber LJ 630 from 1654 Conversion Unit. The aircraft took off from RAF Wigsley, Lincolnshire on a night cross country exercise when the outer starboard engine caught fire and the aircraft crashed 6-miles wsw of Nottingham. At the time of the flight there was thundery weather and lightening. - Find a Grave
Flight Sergeant Bruce Albert ATKINSON 439556
Born: Newtown, New South Wales Enlisted: 14-7-1943 Royal Australian Air Force 29 Operational Training R.A.F. Died 17-1-1945 (accidental) Son of Alfred George and Louisa Jane Atkinson Husband of Thelma Marjorie Atkinson, of Hurstville, N.S.W. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
The Propeller (Hurstville, N.S.W.) 8-2-1945
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Atkinson, of Planthurst Road, Kogarah, have been informed that their youngest son Sergeant Bruce Atkinson, who was serving with the Royal Australian Air Force abroad, was killed in an aircraft accident in England, on January 17. He was a member of the crew of a Wellington bomber, all of whom were killed. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, and had resided all his life in this district, leaves his wife and a young son he had not seen. The late Sergeant Atkinson was at one time a student at the Hurstville Technical School, and completed his air-training in Canada before proceeding to England.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Atkinson, of Planthurst Road, Kogarah, have been informed that their youngest son Sergeant Bruce Atkinson, who was serving with the Royal Australian Air Force abroad, was killed in an aircraft accident in England, on January 17. He was a member of the crew of a Wellington bomber, all of whom were killed. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, and had resided all his life in this district, leaves his wife and a young son he had not seen. The late Sergeant Atkinson was at one time a student at the Hurstville Technical School, and completed his air-training in Canada before proceeding to England.
Flight Sergeant Eric George BAILEY 422375
Born: Grafton, New South Wales Enlisted: 22-5-1942 Royal Australian Air Force 13 Operational Training R.A.F. Died (accidental) 21-9-1943 aged 25years Son of William and Sarah Bailey, of Grafton, N.S.W. Husband of Merlin Jean Bailey of Maclean, N.S.W. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
Daily Examiner (Grafton, N.S.W.) 24-9-1943
CLARENCE RIVER AIRMAN.
Mrs. Jean Bailey, of Wharf street, Maclean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. McKinnon, of Wharf street, Maclean, received the sad news from Melbourne by wire last night that her husband, Sgt. Eric George Bailey, of the R.A.A.F., had lost his life at Steeple Claydon (England) as the result of an aircraft accident. The late Sgt. Bailey is well known in Grafton, and prior to his enlistment was in the employ of Mr. F. R. Blood. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Queen street, Grafton.
CLARENCE RIVER AIRMAN.
Mrs. Jean Bailey, of Wharf street, Maclean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. McKinnon, of Wharf street, Maclean, received the sad news from Melbourne by wire last night that her husband, Sgt. Eric George Bailey, of the R.A.A.F., had lost his life at Steeple Claydon (England) as the result of an aircraft accident. The late Sgt. Bailey is well known in Grafton, and prior to his enlistment was in the employ of Mr. F. R. Blood. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Queen street, Grafton.
Pilot Officer John Leslie BAIRSTOW 427632
Born: Wagin, Western Australia Enlisted Australian Army 4-1-1940 No. W22622 Discharged: 14-8-1942 Enlisted: 16-8-1942 Royal Australian Air Force No. 1660 Conversion Unit RAF Died 30-8-1944 (accident) aged 25years Son of Leslie Kintare & Mary Emily Bairstow, of Wagin, Western Australia; Husband of Mary Isabel Bairstow, of Katanning, Western Australia. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 118 |
He was killed on 30th August 1944, on board Stirling Bomber EF200 on a training flight from RAF Swinderby Lincolnshire. The outer port engine failed and the aircraft crashed at Hardwick Grange, Nottinghamshire. There were three survivors. - Find a Grave
Died on 17th March 1944, whilst on board Wellington Bomber BK352. The aircraft was on a training flight when it overshot the runway and crashed at Brackley airfield, Winchester.
He died on 6th March 1945, on board Lancaster Bomber PB475 which was homeward bound when a target indicator bomb that had failed to release exploded sending the aircraft hurtling to the ground near Bellingham, 2-miles N/W of Chesham, Hertfordshire. - Find a Grave
Died on 14th August 1943, whilst on board Wellington Bomber X9618, of 21 Op Training, which took off from RAF Moreton in the marsh on a training exercise. The aircraft crashed 75-miles north west of Oxford near Instone Drone. It was reported that the crash was caused by petrol starvation causing an engine to cut out.
Flight Sergeant Campbell David Bird 418048
Born: Victoria Park, Western Australia Enlisted: 25-4-1942 Royal Australian Air Force No. 1661 Conversion Unit RAF Died: (accidental) 26-2-1944 aged 30years Son of Edwin David and Caroline Ballintyne Bird Husband of Ethel Fredrica Bird, of Bassendean, Western Australia. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
He died on 26th February 1944, whilst on board Sterling Bomber EF127 fro 1661 Conversion Unit which took off from RAF Winthorpe on a night cross country exercise. The aircraft ran short of petrol before crashing near the village of Edwinstowe on the north edge of Sherwood Forest. - Find a Grave
Sergeant Noel Herbert BLOCK 437364
Born: Adelaide, South Australia Enlisted Australian Army 21-7-1942 No. SX21043 Discharged 11-1-1943 Enlisted: 12-1-1943 Royal Australian Air Force 26 Operational Training Unit Died: 26-3-1944 (accidental) aged 21years Son of Frederick Andreas & Florence Elizabeth Block, of Prospect, South Australia. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
He died on 26th March 1944, on board Wellington Bomber BJ754 from RAF Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire. During take off one of the aircraft propellers disintergrated and a piece killed Sergeant Block who was seated next to the pilot due to the bomb aimer taking a turn in the rear turret for experience. - Find a Grave
Flight Sergeant Anthony Ellis BOWMAN 435772
Born: Longreach, Queensland Enlisted Australian Army 21-11-1941 No QX47587 (Q131108) Discharged 27-7-1943 Enlisted: 28-7-1943 Royal Australian Air Force No. 630 Squadron RAF Died: 9-4-1945 (Flying battle) aged 23years Son of Thomas Joseph and Emma Bowman, of Footscray, Victoria Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
Died on 9th April 1945, on board a 630 Squadron Lancaster Bomber which had taken off from East Kirby to bomb an oil refining facility. Homebound, the aircraft was diverted due to poor weather and crashed at Foxton, 3-miles NW of Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Flight Sergeant Colin Arthur BRADFORD 414754
Born: Southport, Queensland Enlisted 9-11-1941 Royal Australian Air Force Operational and Refresher Training RAF Died (accidental) 14-3-1944 aged 21years Son of George Lionel and Winifred Bradford, of Nerang, Queensland Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 Photo: Courier Mail (Brisbane, Qld) 20-6-1944
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South Coast Bulletin (Southport, Qld) 22-3-1944
Sgt. Pilot Bradford Killed.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bradford have received the sad news of the death of their son, Sgt. Pilot Colin, overseas, in an aircraft accident, on the night of March 14th. Sgt. Pilot Colin Bradford, who was 21 years of age, enlisted in July, 1941, and was called up in November of the same year. After preliminary training at Sandgate he went to Narromine, N.S.W., where he qualified as a sergeant pilot. He left for England in February, 1943, and there, as a member of the Bomber Command, he flew in different types of planes and bombers and eventually, was attached to the Tactical Air Force and was a pilot of a Sterling bomber. A native of Southport, be received his primary education at the Southport State and High schools after which he secured an appointment in the chief mechanical engineer's office, Queensland Railways, and was so engaged when he enlisted. Deep sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives but they have the consolation that their son died in the service of his country.
The flag at the Town Hall was flown at half-mast on Monday as a token of respect.
The Courier Mail (Brisbane, Qld) 14-3-1945
BRADFORD.–A loving tribute to the memory of our dearly beloved Son and elder Brother, Flt./Sgt. (Pilot) Colin Arthur Bradford. R.A.A.F.. who along with his Gallant Crew, paid the Supreme Sacriflce on the night of March 14th, 1944, whilst flying a Special Mission, and
was interred in the R.A.A.F. Regional Cemetery, Oxford, England, on March 20th, aged 21 years.
Though grief to-day doth fill our hearts
Glad memories remain
To bring us joy through darker hours
Until we meet again.
Inserted by his sorrowing Mother, Father and Brother
Sgt. Pilot Bradford Killed.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bradford have received the sad news of the death of their son, Sgt. Pilot Colin, overseas, in an aircraft accident, on the night of March 14th. Sgt. Pilot Colin Bradford, who was 21 years of age, enlisted in July, 1941, and was called up in November of the same year. After preliminary training at Sandgate he went to Narromine, N.S.W., where he qualified as a sergeant pilot. He left for England in February, 1943, and there, as a member of the Bomber Command, he flew in different types of planes and bombers and eventually, was attached to the Tactical Air Force and was a pilot of a Sterling bomber. A native of Southport, be received his primary education at the Southport State and High schools after which he secured an appointment in the chief mechanical engineer's office, Queensland Railways, and was so engaged when he enlisted. Deep sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives but they have the consolation that their son died in the service of his country.
The flag at the Town Hall was flown at half-mast on Monday as a token of respect.
The Courier Mail (Brisbane, Qld) 14-3-1945
BRADFORD.–A loving tribute to the memory of our dearly beloved Son and elder Brother, Flt./Sgt. (Pilot) Colin Arthur Bradford. R.A.A.F.. who along with his Gallant Crew, paid the Supreme Sacriflce on the night of March 14th, 1944, whilst flying a Special Mission, and
was interred in the R.A.A.F. Regional Cemetery, Oxford, England, on March 20th, aged 21 years.
Though grief to-day doth fill our hearts
Glad memories remain
To bring us joy through darker hours
Until we meet again.
Inserted by his sorrowing Mother, Father and Brother
Flight Sergeant Donald John Morgan BROWN 422415
Born: Young, N.S.W.
Enlisted: 22-5-1942
Royal Australian Air Force
2 Advanced Flying RAF
Died (accidental) 22-12-1943
Son of William Henry George & Verley Brown, of Randwick, N.S.W.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119
Born: Young, N.S.W.
Enlisted: 22-5-1942
Royal Australian Air Force
2 Advanced Flying RAF
Died (accidental) 22-12-1943
Son of William Henry George & Verley Brown, of Randwick, N.S.W.
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119
Flight Sergeant Anthony George Stewart BRUNSKILL 433799
Born: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales Enlisted: 22-5-1943 Royal Australian Air Force 21 Operational Training RAF Died (accidental) 8-4-1945, aged 20years Son of George Constant & Enid Elizabeth Brunskill, of Borambola, N.S.W. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 17-4-1945
BRUNSKILL.-April 8, 1945, Flight-Sergeant Anthony George Stewart, 433799, navigator Wellington bomber, who lost his life in training operations, Oxfordshire, England, dearly loved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Brunskill, Borambola, Wagga, and loving brother of Joan and Richard, aged 20 years. Also a tribute to the other members of his crew.
BRUNSKILL.-April 8, 1945, Flight-Sergeant Anthony George Stewart, 433799, navigator Wellington bomber, who lost his life in training operations, Oxfordshire, England, dearly loved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Brunskill, Borambola, Wagga, and loving brother of Joan and Richard, aged 20 years. Also a tribute to the other members of his crew.
Flight Sergeant Herbert Eric BURTON 439540
Born: Southampton, England Enlisted Australian Army 26-5-1941 No. NX19770 (N74653) Discharged 11-6-1943 Enlisted: 12-7-1943 Royal Australian Air Force No. 630 Squadron (RAF) Died in Flying Battle 9-4-1945, aged 25years Son of Albert Eric & Helen Burton, of Bondi Junction, N.S.W. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 17-4-1945
BURTON.-April 9, 1945, killed in crash following air operations over Germany, Flight-Sgt. Herbert Eric Burton (Bert), 439540 (R.A.A.F.), beloved only son of Mrs. Helen Burton, 12 Bondi Road, Bondi, loved grand-son of Mrs. J. Witter, and grand-nephew of Miss. H. Wallace, aged 25. The supreme sacrifice.
BURTON.-April 9, 1945, killed in crash following air operations over Germany, Flight-Sgt. Herbert Eric Burton (Bert), 439540 (R.A.A.F.), beloved only son of Mrs. Helen Burton, 12 Bondi Road, Bondi, loved grand-son of Mrs. J. Witter, and grand-nephew of Miss. H. Wallace, aged 25. The supreme sacrifice.
Sergeant Leonard BUSWELL 427677
Born: Bunbury, Western Australia Enlisted: 8-9-1942 Royal Australian Air Force Attached Royal Air Force 11 Personnel Disposal and Reception Centre Died: illness 26-11-1943, aged 19years Son of Albert Joseph and Margaret Mary Buswell, of Bunbury, Western Australia. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 119 |
The West Australian (Perth, W.A.) 3-12-1943
BUSWELL (Sgt L).-In loving memory of Leo died of illness overseas. Gone but not forgotten by his loving brother Joe.
BUSWELL (Sgt L).-In loving memory of Leo died of illness overseas. Gone but not forgotten by his loving brother Joe.
The West Australia (Perth, W.A.) 13-9-1943
BUXTON. Flight-Sgt Alfred William (Bill).-On September 8 1943, at Wymeswold, Leicester, England as the result of an aircraft accident, the very dearly loved only son of Alfred and Ida Buxton, and much loved brother of Heather of 253 Thomas-street, Subiaco; aged 24 rears.
BUXTON. Flight-Sgt Alfred William (Bill).-On September 8 1943, at Wymeswold, Leicester, England as the result of an aircraft accident, the very dearly loved only son of Alfred and Ida Buxton, and much loved brother of Heather of 253 Thomas-street, Subiaco; aged 24 rears.
Pilot Officer Reginald Elwyn BYRNE 432112
Born: Marrickville, New South Wales Enlisted Australian Army 13-8-1940 No N11619 Discharged: 4-12-1942 Enlisted: 5-12-1942 Royal Australian Air Force 84 Operational Training Unit Died: (accidental) 5-9-1944, aged 23years Son of Patrick Bertrant Byrne & Jessie Heather M. Byrne, Centennial Park, N.S.W. Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel |
Photo: Anthony Miller
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The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 13-9-1944
BYRNE.—September 5, 1944 (as a result of a flying accident in England), Flight-Sgt. Reginald Elwyn, dearly beloved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Byrne, of No. 80 Lang Road, Centennial Park, and dear brother of Eileen and Pat, aged 23 years.
BYRNE.—September 5, 1944 (as a result of a flying accident in England), Flight-Sgt. Reginald Elwyn, dearly beloved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Byrne, of No. 80 Lang Road, Centennial Park, and dear brother of Eileen and Pat, aged 23 years.