Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

The above of 1 Sqn was killed in an accident 7 Aug 52-does anyone have a service number or where he was buried?

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Peter Ashman Smith Service Number: 3507711

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Thanks Paul. Couldn't get a match on the London Gazette so getting AHB to check for me & they confirm 3507711. Found him-Peter Ashman SMITH period of service from 2 Jun 50 and looks like he was promoted to Plt Off 12 Feb 52. Wonder where he is buried...................?

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

I would try Edington. Wilts, then Purley. Surrey

"On Aug. 7, in a flying accident. P.O. Peter Ashman Smith, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Huso Ashman Smith, of The Filberts. Edington. Wilts, and late of Purley. Surrey"

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Smith is buried in Tangmere Churchyard, Grave 526.

http://www.afm-veterans-uk.info/roll...SerialNo=R2367

Col.

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Thanks both most helpful. I found the crash site of this ac about half a mile from my house when I was much younger. You could see the holes in the hedgerow when the fire brigade burst through. I found all sorts of bits spread over the field such as 20mm rounds, camera gun, turbine blades. I wonder what has come to light since I was last this c****t knows how long ago ?

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Royal Aero Club Cert attached. Death Registered at Petersfield Hampshire September 1952

Re: Plt Off Peter Ashman Smith 1 Sqn
 

Thanks Andy