Derek H. Rayner Papers
An inventory of his papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University
Summary |
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| Creator: | Rayner, Derek H. |
| Title: | Derek H. Rayner Papers |
| Dates: | 2023 |
| Size: | 1 folder |
| Abstract: | Personal recollection of Derek H. Rayner and his involvement in the victim identification process following the Pan Am Flight 103 disaster |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/pan-am-103 |
Biography
Derek H. Rayner was an employee of British Airways in the 1970s and 1980s and was involved in the process of victim identification and informing the next-of-kin following the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. In addition to working in the Finance Department of British Airways, Rayner volunteered with the Emergency Procedures Information Centre (EPIC) in the Disaster Management Department. In the event of any incidents or accidents on a British Airways aircraft, EPIC provided a phone number that families and friends could use to confirm whether their loved one was a passenger on board. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, Rayner and other employees worked on behalf of Pan Am to answer calls from friends and family of the victims.
Scope and Content Note
The Derek H. Rayner Papers consists of a written personal account of his service in the aftermath of the Pan Am Flight 103 disaster.
Alternative Formats
This collection is available in digital format. Please contact the archivist for further information about accessing the material.
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Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Derek H. Rayner Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Derek H. Rayner in 2023.
Processing Information
Item was placed in an acid free folder and an acid free box.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Sasha Solomon
Date: 2024
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