March 22nd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Mourners are invited to honour retired Flight Sergeant Peter Brown
Invitations have been extended to those who wish to pay their respects to the former RAF Flight Sergeant.
It is thought that Mr Brown was single with no children when he passed away in December 2020.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for the nation to back the campaign to find any long-lost relatives before the funeral on March 29.
Those wishing to attend the service may do so to commemorate the man who was described by his neighbours as 'humble and cheerful'.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) It’s believed he was single with no children
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) He came from Jamaica to fight Hitler’s troops
It is reported that Peter Brown left Jamaica at age 17 to volunteer in the war against the Nazis.
After undergoing training in Canada, he joined the RAF in September 1943 and became a specialist wireless operator and air gunner.
He flew operations in Lancaster bombers and was posted to RAF Scampton.
Additionally, he served in Palestine, Tripoli, Egypt and Malta until his departure from the forces in 1950.
It is believed that Mr. Brown was single and had no children.
It is known that he left his homeland of Jamaica at the age of 17 to take part in the fight against the Nazis.
After being trained in Canada, he joined the Royal Air Force in September of 1943 and was trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Mr. Brown was then posted to RAF Scampton, and served in Palestine, Tripoli, Egypt and Malta until 1950, when he retired from the Armed Forces.
He went on to have a successful career with the Ministry of Defence and the former London County Council.
People who knew Mr. Brown have described him as 'kind' and 'smartly-dressed', and a 'character'.
Now, a call has been put out to find any long-lost relatives of his before his funeral on March 29th, to ensure he has the hero's send-off he deserves.
The Prime Minister has invited the nation to support this campaign, praising Mr. Brown as an example of the selfless contribution of Commonwealth personnel to the Royal Air Force.
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