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It is with great sadness to report that Allan Wade (0832) sadly has passed following a short illness. Our sincere condolences to Vivienne and family.
No further details are known at present. RIP Allan
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Ian Thompson reports:It is with much sadness that I pass on the news that First Officer(LS) Barry Copland RFA Crossed the Bar last Wednesday, 28th February after a short illness.Barry…
Click to Read Full ArticleMemories of Singapore – by Richard Walker.
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It is with great regret that I have to inform you all that Captain John “Sid” Kempton RFA, Rtd, (RFAA No 0068) crossed the bar today. Funeral arrangements will be…
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It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report the death, yesterday, of Robert (Bob) Settle, MNM Captain(E) retd. He was a former trustee of the Association and…
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I have to report the sad death of Charles (Charlie) Runkee (0045) on 1st January 2024. His funeral is on 30th January at 1.15pm at Huddersfield crematorium and is being…
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Andrew Armstrong sadly reports: During the Christmas and New Year period we lost two dear friends Gavin (0827) and Dorothy Wye. Gavin passed away shortly before Christmas after a long…
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Edward joined RFA late 1970s, served as engineer (2nd, 1st, & Chief) on Plumleaf, Oakleaf, Galahad, Percival, & Lancelot (among others), through until 1994. His funeral service was held 1.45pm,…
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