Squadron Members Remembered
This page has been created so that we can remember those persons who served on 111 (F) Squadron during their RAF careers, but have now sadly passed away:
28 October 2019 - Robert James "Paddy" Rae
We have recently been informed of the dearth of Robert James "Paddy" Rae, on 28th October 2019 aged 97 years old. Upon turning 18 years old, "Paddy" joined the RAF and served with CXI(F) Sqn as an armourer from January 1940 to 1942 in the UK, before moving with the Squadron to North Africa in November 1942. Subsequently he served with CXI(F) Sqn in Italy and the South of France, ending the war with the occupying army in Austria. Following the war he joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service and enjoyed a long retirement from 1982. His wife Olivia Rachael predeceased him and he is survived by his son Gordon and daughter-in-law Lorraine. Our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
We have recently been informed of the dearth of Robert James "Paddy" Rae, on 28th October 2019 aged 97 years old. Upon turning 18 years old, "Paddy" joined the RAF and served with CXI(F) Sqn as an armourer from January 1940 to 1942 in the UK, before moving with the Squadron to North Africa in November 1942. Subsequently he served with CXI(F) Sqn in Italy and the South of France, ending the war with the occupying army in Austria. Following the war he joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service and enjoyed a long retirement from 1982. His wife Olivia Rachael predeceased him and he is survived by his son Gordon and daughter-in-law Lorraine. Our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
03 April 2019 - Edward Mendham
It is with great sadness that we were informed by his wife Barbara, of the death on 27th March 2019 of former 111 (F) Squadron and Association Member Edward Mendham. Edward served 1954-1967. Our thoughts are with Barbara and the rest of Edwards family at this time.
It is with great sadness that we were informed by his wife Barbara, of the death on 27th March 2019 of former 111 (F) Squadron and Association Member Edward Mendham. Edward served 1954-1967. Our thoughts are with Barbara and the rest of Edwards family at this time.
27 April 2016 - Cpl Robert 'Bob' Rankin
It is with much sadness that the Association must report the death of a former 111 (F) ground-crew member, Cpl Robert 'Bob' Rankin, who was based at Leuchars from 86/87 till 1990 when he completed his 22 year service. A service will take place in Dundee Crematorium 27th April 2016 at 14:45pm and afterwards refreshments at the Panmure Hotel in Monifieth. Any Association members who served with 'Bob' and wish to attend the service to pay their respects are welcome to do so. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
It is with much sadness that the Association must report the death of a former 111 (F) ground-crew member, Cpl Robert 'Bob' Rankin, who was based at Leuchars from 86/87 till 1990 when he completed his 22 year service. A service will take place in Dundee Crematorium 27th April 2016 at 14:45pm and afterwards refreshments at the Panmure Hotel in Monifieth. Any Association members who served with 'Bob' and wish to attend the service to pay their respects are welcome to do so. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.