Lt. (P) P.V. Lloyd RN       Sqn. Ldr. P.V. Lloyd RAF          

Lt (P) Paul Victor Lloyd RN was always affectionately known and referred to as "PV".

PV is a Sea Vixen Honorary Lost Airman.

He originated from Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. 

After Officer Training at BRNC Dartmouth in 1965, he was a graduate of Number 1 FTS at Linton on Ouse in Yorkshire as a member of RN 131 FW course having flown the Jet Provost Mk 3 and Mk 4. He was awarded his FAA Pilots wings by Captain Baldwin RN at the passing out parade.

After 759 Sqn and 738 Sqn Navy Advanced Flying Training flying Hunter T8 and GA X11 varients at RNAS Brawdy in Pembrokeshire, Wales, he was selected as a fighter pilot and joined 766 Sqn Sea Vixen OTU at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, England.

He served in 899 Sqn Sea Vixens on HMS Eagle for his front line tours.

He left the RN when faced with Defence Cuts and joined the RAF attaining the rank of Squadron Leader.

He was lost 13 April 1989 at St Abbs Head flying an RAF Jaguar of 54 Sqn leaving behind Anthea and two young children James and Emma.  

PV lies with his fellow colleagues in the Fleet Air Arm Cemetery of St Bartholomew's at RNAS Yeovilton.

Emma later married at St Bartholomew's.

A proficient bugler who could play Reveille, Hands to Flying Stations and The Last Post.

After leaving the Royal Navy in 1973 he qualified as a flying instructor at the RAF Central Flying School at RAF Little Rissington. He then became a flying instructor on the Gnat at RAF Valley. He flew the Gnat until early 1977, when the Hawk then came in to service.

In May 1978 he won the Brabyn Trophy and became the RAF’s solo display pilot for the Hawk.

"I clearly remember going to various airshows, including Yeovilton, to see him display" his son James 14th May 2013.

At this time he also became the first RAF pilot to get 500 hrs on the Hawk.

 "After RAF Valley we moved to RAF Laarbruck (1979) where Dad joined II AC Sqn to fly the Jaguar. This was a reconnaissance Sqn. We still have some rather interesting pictures at home, of tanks on the plains of Germany, taken from the Jaguar. Following Laarbruck he did his exchange with the Dutch Airforce (1982), flying from Volkel. He did a very short stint on the F104 before being lucky enough to fly the F-16 for 3 years, flying with 306 and 311 Sqn . Dad loved this aircraft and I think it was by far his favourite".his son James 14th May 2013. 

Volkel Air Base is a military airbase used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force - Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtmacht, and is located near the town of Uden, Noord-Brabant, in the Netherlands

"Towards the end of 1985 he joined 54 Sqn at RAF Coltishall and was back on Jaguars. It was from here that he flew his final sortie on 13^th April 1989. His final entry in his log book is on April 5^th 1989, for 1.15 hr flight, which contributes to a total of 5569hrs 10mins flying time"..his son James 14th May 2013. 

He was awarded the Queen’s Commendation in 1979 for Services to the Air. This was for helping to bring the Hawk in to service.

PVs memorial at St Abbs Head on the Scottish Borders.

Lt. Cdr. (P) Derek F Fieldhouse RN

Affectionately known as 'Micky" (short for Micky Mouse) to his friends, Lt. Cdr Fieldhouse joined the Navy as a Rating Pilot (Petty Officer Airman). He flew over 200 sorties in the Korean War in Sea Furys with 804 Squadron from HMS Glory. Mentioned in Dispatches for galantry he was awarded the Bronze Oak Leaf clasp on his Korean Medal. He also served during the Suez Crisis flying Seahawks as part of 804 Squadron from HMS Bulwark.

He was a Navy Test Pilot. Test Flying the Gannet, Sea Venom, Sea Vampire, and Sea Hawk. He crossed trained to fly the Hiller, Whirlwind and Dragonfly helicopters, before test flying the Sea Vixen Mk1 with the Naval Test Squadron at Boscombe Down in 1958.

He lost his life in an accident flying a Sea Vixen Mk 1 from 893 Sqn from HMS Centaur on 29th January 1963, leaving behind his widow Betty and three young daughters Jacqueline, Sally and Zoe. This page is dedicated to his memory and produced with the kind permission of his family.

Lieutenant (P) N.L. Dudgeon. RN.
1930-1961

This page is dedicated to his memory and produced with the kind permission of his family. His cousin, Peter Dudgeon has treasured these documents handed down through his family. (submitted to seavixen October 2007)

Lt. Norman Leslie Dudgeon was affectionately known amonst his friends as "Dudge". His family called him by his middle name. A very experienced pilot and an Air Warfare Instructor (AWI). A graduate of NAS Pensacola. Tall and impressive, he stood at 6ft 3"inches.

He lost his life in an accident flying a Sea Vixen Mk 1 of 893 Sqn at night from HMS Ark Royal on 6th January 1961. Born 12.6.1930. He was 30 years old.

An ex National Serviceman, he joined as a career Naval Officer. He flew Sea Hawks during the Suez Crisis and conducted then Top Secret "Firestreak" missile firing trials, recieving a commendation. He stood out proudly when seen with his messmates and was qualified to take command of a Squadron.

View the following credits and records for "Dudge"

• Squadron Command Qualification
• Air Warfare Instructor (AWI) Course Flying Report
• Air Warfare Instructor (AWI) Course Certificate HMS Excellent
• Record of Service 893 Sqn September/November 1960
• Record of Service 893 Sqn January/December 1960
• NAS Pensacola Pre Graduation Certificate
• His RN Flying Logbook in his own handwriting from the early days (10mb package)
• His RN Flying Log Book in his handwriting prior to the accident. (6mb package)

View Dudges' Photograph Gallery, Wings Presentation and Sqn group photographs.

• 893 Sqn Mess Gathering on HMS Ark Royal "Dudge" stands out at Top Left.
• The same Mess Gathering with some names.
• Naval Wings Presentation by Mrs.M.N. Hip at NAS Pensacola 31st March 1954. Interesting to note that "Dudge" was presented with USN wings pinned on his left chest.
• Graduation Certificate Presentation by Rear Admiral Dale Harris USN 31st March 1954 at NAS Pensacola. "Dudge" now seen unusually with both wings. His RN wings on his left sleave (normal placing), and his honorary USN wings on his chest.
• Basic Training Unit (BTU 1) at NAS Whiting Field 12th March 1953.Photo annotated FAM (Familiarisation) Party "Dudge" is seen front row 2nd from right with his flying course mates.

View the Dudgeon familys' documentation covering his loss.

• 893 Sqn and HMS Ark Royal log This log records the period prior to Lt Dudgeons' loss.
• "The Letter" from HMS Ark Royal
• The Location of the Crash site
• National Newspaper cutting from the Guardian
• Local Home Town Newspaper Cutting "Dudge" was not a Flight Lieutenant as reported in the article. He was a Lieutenant Royal Navy.

A spare engine box is stowed on the flight deck close to the wingtip safety line. In those days the combination of such small aircraft carriers and tight storage spaces made flying dangerous and hazardous.

The reader can now easily see that "Dudge" was a highly skilled, highly qualified Fleet Air Arm, Royal Naval Pilot. We have members of seavixen, collegues who served with him describing him as very popular. They testify to the sadness of his loss all these years later. He was a fine example and role model for all young future aviators.

The following is a family epitaph to "Dudge".

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth....Put my hand out and touched the face of God!

Peter Dudgeon. cousin of Lt. (P) N.L. Dudgeon RN. 1930/1961

Finally included here are the reflections Peter Dudgeons' Father.

Norman Dudgeon 1909/2002 uncle of Lt. (P) N.L. Dudgeon RN. 1930-1961

This verse in his own handwriting was found in his diary after his death. A silent Prayer, a thought, a Tear. Though absent you are very near.

The family wish this to reflect how much "Dudge" was missed.

A young "Dudge" seen here in an RN/USN mix uniform. Identified as in flying training with the USN at Pensacola.

Dudge seen here in fine form.