RAF Lossiemouth mourning passing of former Lossie High and St Gerardine’s pupil David Enbom
The Royal Air Force is mourning the loss of an “extremely popular” member of its team.
RAF Lossiemouth’s David Enbom, affectionately known as ‘Davey’ by friends, passed away on Saturday, November 23.
Air Specialist Class 1 Enbom was a hugely popular member of the Engineering and Logistics Wing and had served at RAF Lossie since August 2023.
David attended St Geradine’s Primary School and Lossiemouth High School, where he excelled at sports, until he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather when he joined the RAF.
David’s colleagues have paid tribute to a “sharp-witted character with a real spark”.
Wing Commander Sharon Evelegh-Hall, Officer Commanding, RAF Lossiemouth Engineering and Logistics Wing, said: “The tragic and untimely loss of AS1 David Enbom has sent shockwaves across the whole unit.
“In spite of his relatively short time in the RAF, his impact was extensive.
“An extremely professional and popular individual, he invested a great deal of his time enhancing the social fabric of the Wing, organising functions and volunteering for duties to help out his friends and colleagues.
“David will be sorely missed but his legacy and our memories will endure. My thoughts, and those of everyone on the Engineering and Logistics Wing, are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
After completing his initial training at RAF Halton in May 2023, David trained as a Logistics Supplier at MOD Worthy Down, before returning home to Moray for his first RAF posting last August.
David leaves behind mother Donna, father Steven and his sister Chelsie.
Squadron Leader Jack Savage, Officer Commanding, RAF Lossiemouth Logistics and Supply Squadron, said: “The news of AS1 Enbom’s death has hit the Squadron hard.
“Although he initially came across as quiet, it quickly became clear that Davey was a sharp-witted character with a real spark.
“He had become a very popular lad during his 15 months with us and could usually be found at the centre of the Squadron’s social activities.
“He put his hand up for everything - guard duties over Christmas, Poppy Appeal collections, organising our Christmas Draw.
“Davey loved his job, and had a lot of potential, but the most important thing to remember is that a family has lost a son, brother, and grandson at far too young an age, and a large number of our enlisted aviators have lost a friend.
“I would like to offer our condolences to his family at this terrible time.”
AS1 William Waddell, Supply Control and Accounting Flight, added: “The loss of David from our lives will be a wound that will take a long time to heal.
“He wasn’t just our friend or colleague, he was a son, brother and loved member of a big family.
“We will miss him in ways words can’t quite describe. Ever the confidant of many, he was always a person who was there for everyone, any time of the day.
“We will always remember him as a funny wee boy, who was always laughing, brightening up our day.”
RAF Lossiemouth Chaplaincy and welfare staff are supporting David’s family and friends.
