27/08/2026
LEST WE FORGET | This Sunday, 30 August, a commemorative service will be held in Rampton, England, to honour former Scots College student Pilot Officer David Lecky Crichton and the crew with whom he served during the Second World War.
David attended Scots College until 1930 before working as a jackaroo on his family’s property. In May 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force and trained as a pilot in Australia and Canada.
On 30 August 1941, David and his crew were involved in an aircraft crash near Cambridge. Seriously injured, David was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he died on 1 September 1941.
David is one of our Magnificent 42, the former students who gave their lives in service during the Second World War. His story was shared as part of our 2020 ANZAC Day commemoration, which was filmed at the College when COVID restrictions prevented us from gathering for our traditional Dawn Service.
We are grateful to British war historian Mr Ken Garner for researching David’s story and helping ensure that he and his fellow crew members will be remembered at Sunday’s service, 85 years after their final flight.
As this commemoration takes place on the other side of the world, we invite our community to revisit our 2020 ANZAC tribute and join us in remembering David Lecky Crichton, whose courage and service remain part of the enduring story of our College.
Watch the 2020 ANZAC Service here: https://vimeo.com/421414640?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci
Lest we forget.
