The Association has learned of the death of Lt Cdr David Norton Heelas RN on 27 February 2022 aged 70.
Taken from the Daily Telegraph
HEELAS David Norton died on 27th February 2022, aged 70. Much loved husband of Marian, father of Robert and Anna, and grandfather to Georgina. The Funeral will be held at St Peter’s Church, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire on 23rd March at 12 noon. No flowers please, but if desired, charitable donations to All Saints Church, Upper Clatford, SP11 7HB.
From Records
After flying training, David joined HMS Antrim Flight
Taken from Navy List Research
1982: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0DH
1981: HMS ACTIVE Type 21
1980:HMS OSPREY, Portland, Dorset
1979:As above
1978:HMS ANTRIM GM Destroyer 5600 tons
1977:HMS SEAHAWK, Royal Naval Air Station, Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall
1976: HMS LINCOLN Frigate 2170 tons
1975: HMS ESKIMO Type 81 Frigate 2300 tons
1974: As above
1973: HMS EXCELLENT, Whale Island, Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
1972: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0DH
1971: HMS CHARYBDIS, Leander Class Frigate 2650 tons
1970: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0DH