Update: Total now reached - Thank you!41 Squadron has now raised £456 for a replacement memorial plaque to go at the military cemetery at Scottow for the 6 servicemen who lost their lives in a coach accident at Sasbachwalden on the 21st May 1983. They were serving with 41(F) Squadron RAF on exchange with 421 Squadron RCAF. 5 of those lost were from a complete cross section of the Squadron: a SNCO Avionics, a Rigger, a FLM, MT driver and a safety equipper. The 6th serviceman was from II Sqn RIC at Laarbruch. Sgt Brian Roe J/T Michael Messenger SAC Paul Armstrong SAC Peter Fox SAC Derrick Swash SAC Stuart Winship  The annual memorial service to the six RAF Coltishall servicemen who died in a coach crash in Germany, held at the Scottow Military Cemetery. Warrant Officer Ian Abraham, 41 (R) Squadron, lays a wreath. Picture: Denise Bradley Details of this year's memorial servicewww.spiritofcoltishall.com/ This year's memorial will be held at the Scottow Cemetery on the 18th May with serving personnel and Standards on parade. There will also be a dedication service of another new plaque from 41Sqn at the RAF Coltishall Memorial Garden after the service at Scottow. If you wish to attend please arrive at Scottow Cemetery by 10.45 for the service to begin at 11.00. Medals must be worn. 
4 Comments
18/5/2017 20:20:02
It was not honour to share the remembrance service this morning with members of the Squadron. A lovely tribute to the young personnel who lost their lives. My compliments to the pilot for an immaculate flypast. 18/5/2017 21:08:42
I apologise for predictive text altering the meaning of my previous comments. I can assure you that it was an honour to attend the Service.
Matt Stanyard
11/2/2021 16:02:42
Michael Messenger was my Cousin and good friend, RIP!
Lucy
6/2/2022 23:20:32
Paul was my uncle, my dads brother. Leave a Reply. |
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