The RAF Movements Association

For all those that are serving or who have served in the Movements and associated Trades

Bruce Oram

The Association have just learnt of the death of Bruce Oram. Bruce's daughter, Kelly, said

Hi everyone, unfortunately I have some very sad news. My dad, Bruce, passed away on Friday. (4th July)

His funeral will be at Rojales Tanatorio on Wednesday 9th July at 11am, and it would mean a lot to me to see some familiar faces there to celebrate his life.

I've reserved an area at the Corner Post after the service for a wee drink for Dad.

Thanks so much for all the kind words and memories so far – they really do help.

Bernard "Ben" Johnson

Recieved from Nev Witham

It is with great sadness that I received the news this morning of my uncle's passing, from his son Alan. He died after a series of illnesses in Springhill Nursing Home, Accrington, after a short time there, having spent a few weeks in the Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Bernard "Ben" Johnson spent 22 years "in the mob" and like others, first served as a supplier, later moving across to Movements.

He carried out his National Service in around 1954 -56, stepped outside into Civvi Street for a matter of months, before deciding to sign up on a more permanent basis for the RAF. I seem to recall that he completed his 22 years service back in 1977, when we both served at RAF Lyneham. Some of his tours were carried out in Abingdon, Muharraq, Kenya, Gutersloh, Lyneham, although I did know that he spent a considerable time on UKMAMS.

Some of his claim to fames were; he was part of a team that brought back Tutankhamen's treasures for exhibition in the UK He was also the first instructor on Condec Training.

Bernard "Ben" Johnson, Feb 1936 to 22 Jun 2025, aged 89 years.

The funeral of Bernard will take place at Accrington Crematorium (BB5 6HA) at 11:40 on Thursday, 10 July 25.

Peter Keith Wilson

Sadly passed away at Hyperion House on the 27th May 2025, aged 77 years.

A beloved Husband to Veronica and a much loved Father to Samantha and Clare and Grandfather to Millie, George, Esme, Rose, Grace and Maudie and Great Grandfather to Harley. Keith will be dearly missed by all of his family and many friends.

Keith's service was held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 2:15pm.

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