The Association has learned of the death of Lt Cdr John Stanley Turton RN on 6 December after a short illness.
Taken from the Daily Telegraph 23 December 2015:
TURTON John Stanley (Stan)Lt Cdr RN (rtd) on 6 December after a short illness. Dearly loved by his wife Holly and daughter Cathryn. Private burial and memorial service to be announced later.
From Records
Stan was an Observer who served with many squadrons including 771, 737, 815, 819 and 814 on three occasions. He was also 829 NAS Staff Officer.
From References
Whilst flying Dragonfly WG707 of 771 Squadron Portland on 24 November 1961 carried out successful precautionary landing in car park at Portland Bill after burning smell while in hover over the sea. (Lt C J Horscroft & Lt JS Turton)
Whilst flying Dragonfly WG707 of 771 Squadron Portland on 5 February 1962 landed at Portland Bill emergency landing ground following rough running engine in hover over the sea.