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RAVENSHAW
1. Name
2. Date Commissioned
3. Date Retired
4. Rank
5. Awarded Wings
6. Flying Schools
7. Aircraft Types Flown
8. Squadrons
9. Aircraft Carriers
10. Senior Appointments
11. Decorations
12. General
Philip RAVENSHAW
1 September 1943
Killed in a car accident 3 June 1955
Captain RM
December 1948
RNAS Donibristle 7 January 1948
RAF Syerston 7 April 1948
OFS Lossiemouth 6 July 1949
RNAS Donibristle 7 January 1948
RAF Syerston 7 April 1948
OFS Lossiemouth 6 July 1949
None
None
None
1939-45 War Medal
NGS Medal (Malaya)
Although Philip Ravenshaw qualified as a pilot it is understood that he was injured in an aircraft mishap and did not complete his deck landings. He returned to Corps Duty on 12 October 1949 and after a tour in 3 Commando Brigade as an MTO he spent the rest of his service in Transport, mainly at TTC.
He was an enthusiastic sports car driver and took part in several races under the BARC. He was killed at Greatham on 3 June 1955 when his car went out of control at high speed and collided with an oncoming lorry.
Flying Marines
A History of Royal Marines Aviation
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