A SECOND World War fighter pilot who flew more than 30 missions over Germany has died aged 81.

Kenneth Trelfer, of Catterick Village, North Yorkshire, died in hospital last Monday.

Mr Trelfer, who also trained others to fly during the war, was married to Vera.

The couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last year.

They were involved in a court case last year when two men were charged with harassing them, and were bound over to keep the peace.

Mr Trelfer's funeral will be at 11.45am on Christmas Eve, at Darlington Crematorium.