I spent a number of years of the display circuit but not in the same class as Mark and Ray Hanna, as well as many others too. Mark and Ray were in a class of their own - Ray was IMHO peerless - still is - Mark was seriously close to father in that respect also.
However much they were above us all, they always had the good grace to chat and to respect those of us not endowed with their fantastic skills. Indeed, if Ray or Mark were given a so-called rocket I would have like to have been there afterwards. They would have quitely smiled to themselves and walked away.
Personally, whatever doubtful position I held that gave me the 'right' to berate either of them, I would not have had the cheek. To do so, when they knew more about display flying than any other person, has a distinct sense of absurdity to me.
I too miss Mark. I will miss Ray too, when he finally gives his gloves away - to me please sir. Their visit here has been recorded and archived for others to see in years to come.