John J Tonks

Military Fire Services
Age
23

Rank / Role
Senior Aircraftman

Brigade/Service
Royal Air Force

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from falling aircraft debris

Location died
RAF Syerston, Nottinghamshire

Current Fire Authority
Defence

Further information

One of three fatalities on the ground after a Vulcan bomber broke up in mid-air. One of a crew of two sat in a Fire Appliance, (Landrover) at a runway control point.

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