It is with great regret that I post the sad news and details of Flt Lt Ken McCredie’s funeral on Monday 7th July. Ken was a C130K, TriStar and C17 legend with over 35 years in the RAF and he sadly passed away on Wednesday 25th of June aged 53 after a long illness. Ken served with 30 Sqn and LXX Sqn on the C130K with over 3,000 hours, before moving to the TriStar on 216 Sqn, where he flew over 3,500 hours. He moved to 99 Squadron on the C17 in 2000 as one of our initial cadre instructors. Ken amassed a further 4,000 hours on type as a highly respected and popular captain, exchange pilot and instructor. Ken leaves behind his beloved family; his wife Rita, his daughter Julia and his son, Andrew.
Ken’s celebration of life service and burial will be held on Monday 7th July in Swindon and Brinkworth. Anyone wishing to attend is most welcome and requested to contact Flt Lt Andy Hoaen, the 99 Squadron Project Officer, on (07799) 773038. The initial meet is at the 99 Squadron HQ at 0845 hours on Monday the 7th. Rita has asked me to convey that dress is No1 HD with medals for serving members and something colourful for those attending in civilian attire. Monday is to be a happy day. We need to know numbers for Rita ideally by the end of Wednesday, so please do get in contact as soon as you can.
Rita and family have requested no flowers, but donations to the Prospect House Hospice in Wroughton, where Ken was so very well looked after in his final days, would be very much appreciated:
Prospect Hospice
Quisque Tenax,
We miss you, Ken,
Stuart Lindsell
OC 99 Squadron