The RAF & Defence Fire Service has a book of remembrance where the names of our fallen comrades are recorded. The poem below was produced by Steve Harrison and is a combination of his own work, some lines from Mick Goupillot and a prayer from Satish Kumar, who was a Jain monk.
Death notices received from January 2026 are posted below.
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6 January 2026
From: Matthew Browning
Cliff Kitchen
Very sad to have to let you know that Cliff Kitchen, a Sgt Firefighter, passed away in December 2025 aged 75. I worked with Cliff at Marham, a really nice guy. He had Parkinson's and Alzheimer's when he passed.
May he Rest in Peace
RIP Cliff
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28 January 2026
From: Dave Kirk
Mem No 1081 Michael Branch
I just heard the sad news that ex AFDFS Firefighter Mike Branch died recently at his home in Driffield, East Yorkshire. Mike served at Wattisham and Fylingdales before retiring as a Sub Officer.
RIP Mike
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7 February 2026
From: Jack Sharp
Mem No 821 Brent Inglis MBE
I have the sad duty to inform you that ex WO Brent Inglis passed away yesterday 6 February 2026. Brent joined the RAF in 1976 and served as a fireman for 35 years, retiring as a Warrant Officer. He completed several operational tours of the Falklands, Northern Ireland, Iraq, and his many postings included:
- Brize Norton
- Cranwell
- Finningley
- Bishops Court
- Laarbruch
- St Mawgan
- Waddington
- Manston
- Akrotiri
Brent was a keen rugby player and would later play a pivotal role as the Team Manager for the RAF Colts Rugby Union team. Brent’s favourite pastime was fishing; he loved the challenge of landing the “Big One”. He also helped out in the local community with elderly folk. In recognition of his outstanding commitment to the RAF and his community work, Brent was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year’s Honours list.
In retirement, he continued his charity work and took every opportunity to go fishing.
Brent had a short illness that was bravely borne, he was a private man who dealt with his terminal illness very stoically.
He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all that had the pleasure of meeting him.
RIP Brent
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