John Turbitt (Ian) Phoenix

Died:
02 June 1994
Age:
51
Rank:
Detective Superintendent
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Helicopter
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died when an RAF Chinook helicopter taking him to a conference crashed on the Mull of Kintyre.

Police Memorial Tribute

One of ten senior detectives who died when the RAF Chinook helicopter taking them to Scotland crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in dense fog. Fifteen other senior army and MI5 officers also died, along with the crew of four.

Incident Location

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