Obituary: John Netherwood

Oct 21 2008 by Katie Campling, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

HUDDERSFIELD businessman John Netherwood was known for his love of speed and adventure.

The former council leader, who was an air gunner during the Second World War, died on October 10 aged 83.

He had suffered a major stroke five years ago and his health had been in decline.

Mr Netherwood was born in Huddersfield and went to St Olave’s School in Ripon and Bootham School in York.

In the Second World War he briefly joined the Home Guard, then served with 466 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force at Driffield, North Yorkshire.

He was a mid-gunner in Halifax bombers from 1942.

It was while in the RAAF that he developed his love for speed and motor vehicles.