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In March, 2009 our archivist, Brian Rose, received the above photo from an ex army chap named Richard "Ginger" Phillips, who lives in Brunei. Richard very kindly takes care of the grave and wondered if we could give him any information about what happened to these aircrew. Brian found the following information in his archives:- In January 1950,two Mosquitos collided near Jesselton, during a formation
fly-past, which was laid on as a show of strength, following the assassination
of the Governor of Sarawak. All four aircrew were killed, among them being a
certain Nav II Wallace. The four men were buried at Jesselton. From that time
on, the Mother of Nav. II Wallace continued to correspond with the Squadron,
sending the aircrew a continual supply of magazines and newspapers, thus keeping
alive the memory of her Son. In appreciation of Richards great act of decency, in taking care of the
grave, our committee has very gratefully decided to make Richard an Honorary
Member of the 81 Squadron Association. The following 81 Squadron Association Members have very sadly passed on, but they will long live on in our memories. May They Rest In Peace.
Sharkey Murphy - 1957-58 and Mayor of Salford in 2006.
Squadron Leader Stan McCreith - 1955/56 and in 2006.
Robert Taylor - Pilot. 1964/67 (2009)
David Gaylard A. Winchester R.Linford - Squadron Leader. Denis Butler - Engine Fitter. 1959/61 David Booth D.Stenhouse Ray Bunce - Chief Tech. 1949/52 J.Shelbourn Sid Moston - Pilot. 1942
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