The Association has learned of the death of Lt Cdr Ian Lachlan RN in Autumn 2021.
From References *
Whilst flying Wessex XS884 of 771 Squadron Portland on 2 July 1970, the engine failed 5 minutes after take-off, landed Lodmoor Marsh north of Weymouth. L/C I Lachlan, L/C C Hearnshaw & L/S R A Higginson picked up by SAR.
Commanding Officer 771 Squadron 18.5.70 – 4.10.71
*Fleet Air Arm Helicopters Since 1943 by Lee Howard, Mick Burrow & Eric Myall
The Squadrons & Units of the Fleet Air Arm by Theo Ballance, Lee Howard & Ray Sturtivant