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.