The Association has learned of the death of Lt Cdr Peter Ian Mathews RN on 22 July 2022.
Funeral Details
The funeral will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Bracknell, RG12 1HD at 11.00 am on Wednesday 17th August 2022.
This will be followed by a short committal ceremony for family only. Bright colours are welcome – Family flowers only.
Parking for the service can be found at Braccan Walk car park, RG12 1DR. Refreshments afterwards will be at 16 Abbey Close, Bracknell, RG12 9NX.
Please advise attendance to Fiona – fcmwright@aol.com or 07774 678 991. Donations if desired to https:www.memorygiving.com/peterianmathews
From Navy List Research
1987:No officer service
1986:Commander-in-Chief Fleet, Sandy Lane, Northwood, HA6 3AP
1985:As above
1984:As above
1983:As above
1982:As above
1981:As above
1980:As above
1979:Assistant Defence Advisor Kuala Lumpar
1978:As above
1977:Defence Attache Kuala Lumpar
1976:HMS BULWARK Aircraft Carrier | Commando Carrier 22000 tons
1975:As above
1974:As above
1973:DA Eng (N) – acronym not defined
1972:Director General Aircraft (Navy)
1971:As above
1970:809 Naval Air Squadron
1969:As above
1968:As above
1967:HMS FULMAR, Royal Naval Air Station, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
1966:HMS EASTBOURNE Frigate 2100 tons
From References *
Whilst flying Blackburn Buccaneer XN931 of 801 Squadron, Lossiemouth on 15 November 1964, the aircraft pitched up after following close behind a formation of 4 Buccaneers, the crew ejected through the canopy, the aircraft spun and crashed into the Johore Strait, 4m N of Tengah at 1° 27’ N 103° 44’E. Lt N M Tristram and Lt P I Mathews both injured.
* Fleet Air Arm Fixed-Wing Aircraft since 1946 by Ray Sturtivant, Mick Burrow & Lee Howard