The Association has learned of the death of Lt Donald Forbes Macdonald RN in Summer 2022.
From Records
1962/63 Pilot 771 NAS
1964/65 Pilot 815 NAS
1965/68 Instructor 705 NAS
Beyond the RN, Don flew for Bond Helicopters and was CFI of Helicopter Adventures in Florida.
From References *
Whilst flying Wessex Whirlwind XG596 of 705 Squadron Culdrose on 12 February 1968, the engine was cutting and the aircraft made a precautionary landing in a field 1m S of Geumoe. Lt D F Macdonald & S/L D Ritchie.