ROLL OF REMEMBRANCE

COLLINS, Thomas James (Jim)

Position: Captain | Country: New Zealand

In memory of a dedicated pilot and much loved husband, father, son, brother and friend. So deeply missed.

I met Jim Collins when I was at St Heliers School. His daughter Katheryn was in my class and to this day, I still remember. RIP. Richard Toewater

He was a great uncle. - Harrison

CASSIN, Gregory Mark

Position: First Officer | Country: New Zealand

A wonderful family man with a love of flying. We all miss you so much!

The Cassin family were our neighbours in Fiji back when he flew for Fiji Airways/Air Pacific. He and my Dad Barry Rankin flew together. I remember him as a smiley man who laughed a lot with a lovely family - they were good times growing up there. I hope time has eased your family's pain.

Wendy Donaldson (Rankin)

LUCAS, Graham Neville

Position: First Officer | Country: New Zealand

An amazing pilot and wonderful guy, we are all very proud of you. Former SkyHawk and Canberra pilot out of Ohakea Base with the 75th Squadron.

I had never seen him so excited. We had dreamed of going to Antarticia together and he was like a little kid when he gleefully apologised that he couldn't wait for me - he had been offered a seat on flight 901. He lived to fly, loved working for Air New Zealand and considered the DC10 the best aircraft ever developed. A constant friend, deeply missed still.

MaryAnne (Muff) Leighton

LUCAS, Flight Lieutenant Graham Neville, (cvsa).
Q79387; Born Dunedin, 12 Jun 1940.

• Joined the RNZAF 3 Jul 1959 to 2 Jul 1971, as a Navigator, then Pilot. Officer reservist to 2 Jul 1979.
• Known to his RNZAF friends as ‘Brick’.
• Graduated as a Navigator late 1960, on RNZAF No. 31 Combined Aircrew Course. Began RNZAF EE Canberra B12 conversion course early 1961, at BOCU, Ohakea. Role familiarisation experience with 75 
• Squadron EE Canberra B2’s in Singapore.
• Posted to 14 Squadron, Ohakea as Navigator. Paired with Pilot Sqn Ldr Larry Olsen, until Sep 1963.
• All Flt Lt Lucas operational flying was with RNZAF Canberra B12’s on 14 Squadron, including from Singapore during the ‘Indonesian Confrontation’, until Dec 1964.
• Began RNZAF No. 41 Pilots Course early 1965.
• Posted to 75 Squadron for pilot conversion training to DH Vampire T11 and FB5.
• Posted to Bomber Operational Conversion Unit for pilot training in Canberra B12’s mid‐1966.
• Posted to 14 Squadron late 1966, participating in all Vanguard Exercises until the Canberra phase out. Awarded the Queen’s Commendation For Valuable Service in the Air (cvsa) in 1969.
• One of three RNZAF pilots that flew the Canberra B12’s to their new home with the IAF in India, 1970. The MDD Skyhawk’s arrived in NZ in 1970, but Flt Lt Lucas did not fly the A4K.
• August 1970, served in the office of Air Staff of Defence Headquarters, under the Director of Operations. April 1971, Strike Wing Headquarters, RNZAF Base Ohakea.
• Departed the RNZAF in July 1971, to fly for Air New Zealand.
• While waiting for a position with Air New Zealand flew light twin engined business aircraft for Capital Air Services and Newmans’s Group/Helicopters NZ Ltd.
• Flt Lt Graham Neville Lucas, cvsa, remained a Reservist RNZAF Officer until 2 July 1979.

This brief history of Flt Lt Lucas, was compiled and submitted by, Sgt Glen Turner (rtd)
Secretary
75 Squadron Association of New Zealand.
Contact;  glen@75squadron‐raf‐rnzaf.com
 

BROOKS, Gordon Barrett

Position: Flight Engineer | Country: New Zealand

Dad loved flying. It wasent just his job, it was something that deeply interested him. He was a dedicated air crew member. And he was our dad. Its hard to put into words just what losing him means - he was and is so very loved. He is part of our life stories - still. Kia kaha dad x     Virginia Brooks

I am Gordon's sister and remember him with great pride as one of the chief engineers in Air New Zealand. His voice on the black box voicing his concerns and then faithfully counting down as the distance between the plane and the ground so unexpectedly lessened, illustrated his courage, integrity, and meticulous service to duty in the Airline which was his life. I and my family remain very proud of him and are thankful that we sense him still close to us in spirit. Alison Panckhurst

MOLONEY, Nicholas John (Nick)

Position: Flight Engineer | Country: New Zealand

Born in Auckland December 10th 1934. Layed to rest Dec 10th 1979. Joined Teal (Forerunner to Air New Zealand) as an apprentice Aircraft Engineer at Mechanics Bay, Auckland in 1950. Flight Engineer on Electra's in 1966, followed by DC8's and the DC10. Survived by wife and three sons. Always in our hearts.

BENNETT, David John

Position: Assistant Purser | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

CARR-SMITH, Elizabeth Mary

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

CATER, Graham Ronald

Position: Senior Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

COLLINS, Martin John

Position: Purser | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

FINLAY, Michael James

Position: Assistant Purser | Country: New Zealand

I still find it hard that you physically are not with us but I believe you are up there watching over me. ""LOVEULONGTIME"" Sharon xx

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

KEENAN, Dianne

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

LEWIS, James Charles

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

MARINOVIC, Suzanne Margaret

Position: Senior Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

I knew Suzanne Marinovic(nee Watt) and her sister Janice. Suzie & I used to knock around together and go to the dances back in ther 70's. She had a fantastic personality , great fun to be with and I loved being around her. I was devastated to hear about the crash as I knew she was on the flight that day. I am from Chch which is where Suzie used to live in Burwood. We lost touch after awhile but I always remember the good times we had and even now I still talk about her. Her memory will be with me always. RIP my friend. Ann Smith  

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

MAXWELL, Bruce Rhodes

Position: Senior Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

I had the pleasure of meeting Simon Shelton, and Iain Miller over the Xmas period in the Marlborough Sounds,and when talking with them about Erebus, said that I have never been invited to any function, flight, or any thing since the initial accident. I was married to Martin Burley chief Purser at the time, and he had done the same flight 2 weeks earlier. I would so appreciate to be notified of any further events of Erebus.My mother and father have since passed away, but have 2 adult sons who dearly loved their uncle Bruce. - Judy Burley [ nee Maxwell]

McPHERSON, Roy William

Position: Chief Purser | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

Roy McPherson taught me how to drive in his magnificent Ford Anglia. I lived with the family when I left home. Mike Ryan

MORRISON, Katrina Mary June

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

MULGREW, Peter David

Position: In Flight Commentator | Country: New Zealand

SCOTT, Russell Morrison

Position: Purser | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

SICKELMORE, David Brian

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

SIMMONS, Stephen George

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

Brother to Stephen Simmons (Changed from Steel) I named my son after my lost brother will miss him forever. Brett Steel

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

Stephen Simmons (Steel) was my best friend at FAHS Feilding High School for 3 years from 1964 to 1966 until the family moved to Taihape. Stephen came to stay with us in Feilding while I was home on holiday from Victoria University in the early 70s . He was a great friend and we did everything together. Rest In Peace Stephen, I loved you so much. - Denis Tate

WOLFERT, Marie-Therese

Position: Cabin Crew | Country: New Zealand

My dad's sister Marie was only 28 years old at the time of the crash - she had no children yet, but a great career with Air NZ and everything in life to look forward to. She used to look after me when I was little and I remember her as a glamorous, beautiful and warm aunty who I loved, and now cannot eat jellybeans with associating them with her. Her passing had a terrible impact on my family, and nothing was the same again for the Clancy's and sadly for her husband Roelof who took his own life 5 months later. I was glad to be there for you today at the 30th anniversary memorial service, to show you were loved and remembered. I wish you were still here Aunty Marie xx Miriam Clancy

To my Family the Crew

I worked with you. I ate with you. I stayed in exotic places with you. I swam with you. I watched countless sunsets with you. I got drunk with you. I did many crazy things with you. I sweated and swore with you. I loved with you. I hated with you. I dreamed with you. I felt sorrow with you. I rejoiced with you. I felt the turbulence with you. I felt the gross fatigue with you. I saw the many faces of the earth with you. I spent the best part of my life with you. And when this happened........ I died with you. Semper Fi. Geoff Austin

ADDIS, Peter James

Country: New Zealand

My friend.

Barry William Munns

ALLAN, Alan Lawrence Malyon

Country: New Zealand

I was a friend of Jane Allan's who died with both parents on the flight. She was mean't to sit the UE exams but decided this was a trip of a life-time and not to be missed?! Raewyn Oldershaw

ALLAN, Jane Phillipa

Country: New Zealand

I was a friend of Jane Allan's who died with both parents on the flight. She was mean't to sit the UE exams but decided this was a trip of a life-time and not to be missed?! Raewyn Oldershaw.

I was a friend of Jane Allan’s. We were in the 6th form together at Colenso High School in Napier in 1979. Jane was always bright and happy and looking forward to finishing school. So incredibly sad that she died along with her parents. An absolute tragedy. Moe mai rā ki tō moenga roa. Makere Edwards

ALLAN, Marjorie Townley

Country: New Zealand

I was a friend of Jane Allan's who died with both parents on the flight. She was mean't to sit the UE exams but decided this was a trip of a life-time and not to be missed?! Raewyn Oldershaw

ANDERSON, Margret Isabel

Country: New Zealand

ANGLESEY, Grant William

Country: New Zealand

ARMITAGE, Ethel Mary

Country: New Zealand

ARNOLD, Melinda Maria

Country: New Zealand

ARNOLD, Valerie Ellen

Country: New Zealand

ASHTON, Graham Mitford

Country: New Zealand

BAINBRIDGE, Thomas Eric

Country: New Zealand

BALDWIN, Llewellyn Arnold (Peter)

Country: New Zealand

In memory of a former work mate and team member with a positive attitude and outlook to life. You gave me good advice and many a laugh. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace

Paul Kalenka

I was a workmate of Peter Baldwin.

Mike Blanchett

BECKETT, Desmond William

Country: New Zealand

In the photo is my Pop and his namesake my brother Desmond William Beckett. I lost my Pop when I was 7 years of age. I wish I had the opportunity to know him as an adult but I cherish the memories I have of him. My family still miss him dearly. RIP Pop. Your grand daughter.

Stacey Beckett

BOND, Marilyn Alma

Country: New Zealand

BOND, Robin Melville

Country: New Zealand

BREHAUT, Ronald Thomas

Country: New Zealand

BROAD, Jon Philip Dr

Country: New Zealand

Jon Broad was my Father. I remember that awful day very well. It was my sister Philipa Broad 21st birthday present. They both died that day and myself and my Mother Margaret Broad  were waiting to greet them at Auckland airport when a random stranger walked passed with a shocked look on his face and said are you waiting for the the Erebus flight? I've just heard on the radio that it's missing. The arrival board at Auckland airport said it had arrived and departed Christchurch. I remember my poor Mother going to pieces on hearing this. I remember being called In to a room at Auckland Airport and being told lies that there was still hope when in fact the plane  would have run out of fuel hours ago. I remember walking out of that room after being told there was no hope. I remember a tv reporter waiting and  sticking  a camera and a microphone in my Mothers and my face and asking how we felt. I wanted to punch that reporter. To this day I hate news people that prey on others grief. I remember years of agony afterwards as it was a constant news items and  despite my poor Mothers letters and calls to the media begging them not to do it every time Erebus was mentioned they showed those terrible pictures of the plane. It made the grief of those who lost loved ones even worse. But it was cheap sensationalist media. I remember the court of inquiry and  the Orchestrated Littany of Lies fiasco. I remember how they tried to blame the poor pilot. I remember as a 14 yo child Learning to never trust anyone in power and especially the media. I remember My beautiful Mothers strength in coping with this. I remember the memorial flight to Antarctica when my cousin Richard Broad got a spot on the 2nd trip. He had only  meet My Father and Sister a couple of times. Yet he was quite happy taking a place from someone who needed the trip to help close their grief. So yes I remember My Sister and Father but what Erebus taught me is deeper than that. It taught me to trust very few people in life and  to never trust the media or any government. The true victim of Erebus was poor Justice Mahn. - Duncan Broad

My mother, was Frances Evelyn Broad and Jon’s cousin. She said Jon had taken his daughter Philippa on this trip for her 21st birthday. My heart is with them both. - Wendy Jane Evelyn Wingfield

BROAD, Philippa Margaret

Country: New Zealand

My mother, was Frances Evelyn Broad and Jon’s cousin. She said Jon had taken his daughter Philippa on this trip for her 21st birthday. My heart is with them both. - Wendy Jane Evelyn Wingfield

BROOKS, Geraldine Kay

Country: New Zealand

My dear fun loving, adventurous sister is missed so much. That tragic day has left a big gap in our family.

Valarie Greenham

We miss you gerry, god be with you

Philip Brooks

I am Geraldine's eldest sister, Geraldine has 2 sisters and 5 brothers, we all miss our sister and the heartache is just as much today as in 1979. Over the years I have tried to get information on memorial services without much success. The family would love to be kept informed about anything regarding the Mount Erebus disaster. We have been trying to get information on 40th anniversary services as we would like to attend. - Valarie Greenham

BROUGH, Aubrey Conroy

Country: New Zealand

Aubrey Brough was from Aria in the King Country where he and his wife, Myra, spent their lives developing their 1100acre sheep & cattle farm. By 1979, Aubrey, by then a widower, had retired to a smaller block at Turua, near Thames.

Tom Brough