The Association was greatly saddened to learn of the death, in early January, of W/Cmdr (retr.) Jack Harris OBE DFC President of the 550 Squadron and RAF North Killingholme Association.
W/Cmdr (retr.) Jack Harris OBE DFC was a veteran pilot of 37 operations with 550 Squadron and founder member of the 550 Squadron and RAF North Killingholme Association.
Jack was instrumental in the formation of the 550 Squadron and RAF North Killingholme Association which had it's first Reunion on 6th June 1992 at the RAF Museum, Hendon, North London.

Jack was 104 and celebrated that birthday in September last. Jack had a long innings of great service to his country and the squadron in war and in peace.

We think of Angela, Sue and Anne, and the whole family, and extend our deepest sympathies at this sad time. 
Jack will be remembered with great affection by all who had the honour and privilege of knowing him. God bless you Jack, may you Rest in Peace.

The following obituaries appeared in the local (Kent) press and in The Telegraph:

Courier

The Telegraph

Jack's funeral will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 14:30 at Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells. TN2 5JJ 
For details see: Jack Harris Funeral Invitation (PDF format)

The funeral service will be streamed online (and available afterwards on-demand). The link and logon details are as given below.

Watching Live
	Streaming details for the service of Mr Jack Harris at 14:30 (GMT) on Tuesday 4th February, at Kent & Sussex - Crematorium
Website:
	https://watch.obitus.com 
Username:
	yaro1818
Password:
	240004

NB: The link won't work until the time of the funeral so if anyone logs on prior to the date and time it will say "unavailable". 
You will be able to view the live stream approximately 5 minutes before the service start time. Please be aware that the service is in a public building and earlier services may overrun. 
In advance of the service, we strongly recommend you log in to the site and test your internet connection.
The on-demand recording will be available until the end of Tuesday 4 March.

Jack's funeral was featured on BBC local TV and radio.
The service was reported on the 4th February BBC South East local news 6.30pm bulletin, and on the BBC Radio 4 6.00pm news (you should be able to find both on BBC iPlayer).
See BBC Kent web-page: Funeral held for "last" WW2 RAF bomber pilot.