Assistant Coxswain Leonard Oughton joined the service in 1919 and served on HMA 24r, R33, R36.
Leonard Oughton resided in Shortstown from 1925 onwards. He was one of three assistant coxswains on the R101 flight. Born in London on April 1 1901, he joined the RNAS after the First World War at the age of 18 and had served on earlier airships, notably the R33.
Tragically, lost his life in the loss of the R101 on 5th October 1930.