It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Air Specialist Class 1 David Enbom, who sadly passed away on Saturday 23 November.
AS1 Enbom, known as Davey to his friends, was a hugely popular member of the Engineering and Logistics Wing, who had served at RAF Lossiemouth since August 2023.
David attended St Geradine’s Primary School and Lossiemouth High School, where he excelled at sports, until he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather when he joined the RAF in 2023.
After completing his initial training at RAF Halton in May 2023, David trained as a Logistics Supplier at MOD Worthy Down, before returning home to Moray for his first RAF posting last August.
His passing is deeply felt by all at RAF Lossiemouth and our thoughts remain very much with his mother Donna, father Steven, sister Chelsie, his Grandparents and his wider family and friends at this sad time.
RAF Lossiemouth Chaplaincy and welfare staff are supporting David’s family and friends.
David’s colleagues have paid tribute to a “sharp-witted character with a real spark”.
The tragic and untimely loss of AS1 David Enbom has sent shockwaves not only through his Flight and Squadron but across the whole unit.
In spite of his relatively short time in the RAF, his impact was extensive. An extremely professional and popular individual, he invested a great deal of his time enhancing the social fabric of the Wing, organising functions and volunteering for duties to help out his friends and colleagues. David will be sorely missed but his legacy and our memories will endure. My thoughts, and those of everyone on the Engineering and Logistics Wing, are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
Wing Commander Sharon Evelegh-Hall, Officer Commanding, RAF Lossiemouth Engineering and Logistics Wing
The news of AS1 Enbom’s death has hit the Squadron hard. Although he initially came across as quiet, it quickly became clear that Davey was a sharp-witted character with a real spark.
He had become a very popular lad during his 15 months with us and could usually be found at the centre of the Squadron’s social activities. He put his hand up for everything - guard duties over Christmas, Poppy Appeal collections, organising our Christmas Draw.
Davey loved his job, and had a lot of potential, but the most important thing to remember is that a family has lost a son, brother, and grandson at far too young an age, and a large number of our enlisted aviators have lost a friend. I’d like to offer our condolences to his family at this terrible time.
Squadron Leader Jack Savage, Officer Commanding, RAF Lossiemouth Logistics and Supply Squadron
AS1 David Enbom was a genuinely very polite character who was hard working and always willing to get involved in wider aspects of Sqn & Service life. Being a very popular member of the Logistics Support Squadron, his tragic loss has been devastating and he will be sorely missed by everyone whom he worked with, the wider Station and local community. My sincere condolences and thoughts go out to David’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.
Warrant Officer Neil Mackie, Squadron Warrant Officer, Logistics Support Squadron
With an exceptional work ethic and strong commitment to his role, he was a respected and trusted member of the SCAF team. Highly popular with a “cheeky” personality, he was always at the centre of any banter within the office where he made everyone around him feel valued and included. Driven to do his best in any task given to him, he was always quick to keep his managers on their toes if they were late with their responsibilities! His loss will leave a huge void in the SCAF team but his memory will stay strong in all of us, which is testament to how much he was loved. I’d also like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Sgt Garry Russell, Senior NCO Secondary Accounts, Supply Control and Accounting Flight
The loss of David from our lives will be a wound that will take a long time to heal.
He wasn’t just our friend or colleague, he was a son, brother and loved member of a big family. We will miss him in ways words can’t quite describe. Ever the confidant of many, he was always a person who was there for everyone, any time of the day.
We will always remember him as a funny wee boy, who was always laughing, brightening up our day.
AS1 William Waddell, Supply Control and Accounting Flight
Having only met David in May, we quickly became close friends, as if we’ve known each other a lifetime. A fun individual who never failed to make anyone laugh, whether it be in the office or out on a social. A record of 10 wins in a row at pool, he’d hustle his way, fuelled with several cans of Monster and Scotmid’s Steak Pies. Don’t worry David your record still stands on top over everyone!
AS1 Jordan Roberts, Supply Control and Accounting Flight
