Roll of Honour: Person Info

Personal Details

Service No:608462
Rank:Flight Lieutenant
Last Name:HUMPHREY
First Name:CHRISTOPHER MAUNDER
Initials:C M
Born:Unknown

Death Details

Date of Death:1972-01-12
Age at Death:28
Cause of Death:Died in air crash, the pilot took off to demonstrate the handling characteristics of the Harrier to a party of Swiss officials. Immediately after take-off he entered cloud and presumably having decided to execute a wing over, he emerged from the cloud in a very steep dive. Although he ejected, the seat was carried into the side of a building and the pilot did not survive.

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