In the Capucinni military cemetary at Rinella Malta there are 11 battle of britain pilots who survived only to loose their lives in the air defence of Malta.Attached a few photo’s of the cemetary for general interest I have specific photo’s of the final resting places of these pilots but as I was requested by family members etc to take the photo’s I will respect thier wish’s if the want them sharing with the forum or not.
By: Firebex - 13th June 2011 at 21:46
Facinating one in the cenetary was one “J Tarbuck” yes the Uncle of Liverpools own comedian Jimmy Tarbuck.
Mike E
By: Firebex - 13th June 2011 at 21:45
Anon
chesk your in bvox I did send them over to you
Mike E
By: waghorn41 - 13th June 2011 at 21:00
To put flesh on the stone, if I may. This picture of Peter Waghorn was taken on 15 June 1940 when he’d sewn on his newly awarded wings. He served with 111 and 249 Squadrons flying Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain. Ten months later, aged 20, he lost his life defending Malta. (His brother Bryan, a Spitfire pilot, lost his life 6 months later in October aged 19). Second photo taken April 2001, 60 years almost to the day.
By: Arabella-Cox - 12th June 2011 at 23:06
D F Corfe
Mike,
Did you find the final resting place of Douglas Corfe?
I believe he may be in a communal grave with eight other airmen.
Anon.
By: Firebex - 12th June 2011 at 23:00
as requested and thank you for giving permission.
By: waghorn41 - 12th June 2011 at 08:08
Thanks for posting. I visited to place wreath on my uncle’s grave back in 2001, the 60th anniversary of his death. Sgt Peter Waghorn. Feel free to post if you have a picture of his resting place.
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