WE INCLUDE THIS PAGE TO CELEBRATE THE MEMORY OF OUR COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS WHOSE LIVES WERE TRAGICALLY SHORTENED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
The Band of Royal Air Force Germany
While travelling to an engagement at the RAF Winter Survival School in Bavaria the Band of RAF Germany was involved in a road traffic accident at Langenbruck on 11™ February 1985 resulting in the loss of nineteen Musicians, the coach driver and an RAF Policeman.
During their time as musicians with the Band of the Royal Air Force Germany, they helped to maintain the high esteem in which Royal Air Force Music is held and were fine ambassadors of our service.
WE REMEMBER
- Squadron Leader Robin Tomsett
- Warrant Officer Gordon Harrison
- Flight Sergeant Brian Hadden
- Chief Technician Paul Jenkins
- Chief Technician Philip Parker
- Chief Technician Alun Thomas
- Chief Technician Paul Woods
- Sergeant Bill Boyd
- Sergeant Brian Perry
- Sergeant John Pettit
- Sergeant John Tickle
- Corporal Bill Buzza
- Corporal Sean Cripps
- Corporal Andrew Saunders
- Junior Technician Simon Goodge
- Junior Technician Andrew Mannas
- Junior Technician Ian Smith
- Junior Technician Philip Smith
- Junior Technician Colin Wilson
We also remember Corporal George Crawfordof the Royal Air Force Police who was travelling with the band and the coach driver, Herr Kronke.
(Click on the names to view their certificate for the Armed Forces Memorial Appeal website http://www.veterans-uk.info/afm/index.htm)