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Old 7th Oct 2017, 09:44
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John Batty

Just learned that John passed away last Wednesday.

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If you get any more details I'd appreciate having them.

I have passed on to anyone I know who may have known him.
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The funeral is likely to be 25 October but no details confirmed yet.
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Is this the John Batty who served on 43 and 234 squadrons?
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It is indeed M.
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Thanks R.

Another one hits the dust. Lovely bloke; RIP mate.
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Indeed, ...... and who filmed and wrote the report on this sad accident.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=58230

LFH

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Just received this info:


We now have the funeral fixed for:

Tuesday 24th October at 11.30 am

West Wiltshire Crematorium
Devizes Road
Semington
Trowbridge
BA14 6HL

and afterwards at
Goss Croft Hall
Startley Road
Upper Seagry
SN15 5HD
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