Wilders85
17th Sep 2006, 02:23
Ladies and gents
I know that my trade has been justifiably ridiculed on this site in recent months. However for those elder members I feel it appropriate to advise of the untimely death of Sqd Ldr Bill Wilson Rtd (Ex RAFP FS) on 13th June of this year at the age of 65 years.
I have just learnt of the event and must admit to being somewhat shocked.
I first met Bill in 1983 whilst a very young Sgt, he was the FO SyO at a silly place in Cambs. I did not at the time agree with a lot of his policies and our relationship was strained to say the least. As far as the job was concerned I think he resented the imposition of a young SNCO and did not relish the impending changes to the status quo within the trade. Notwithstanding our personal relationship he did offer advice and I learned an awful lot from Bill both as an Officer and from his practical experience of many years served in the ranks.
Bill lived for the RAF. A committed professional. He achieved the rank of FS before being commissioned and retired as a Sqn Ldr. I can only say that he was a significant influence in my military career. I believe that todays services could do with more of his kind.
A great loss in my humble opinion.
Regards as always
Wilders85
I know that my trade has been justifiably ridiculed on this site in recent months. However for those elder members I feel it appropriate to advise of the untimely death of Sqd Ldr Bill Wilson Rtd (Ex RAFP FS) on 13th June of this year at the age of 65 years.
I have just learnt of the event and must admit to being somewhat shocked.
I first met Bill in 1983 whilst a very young Sgt, he was the FO SyO at a silly place in Cambs. I did not at the time agree with a lot of his policies and our relationship was strained to say the least. As far as the job was concerned I think he resented the imposition of a young SNCO and did not relish the impending changes to the status quo within the trade. Notwithstanding our personal relationship he did offer advice and I learned an awful lot from Bill both as an Officer and from his practical experience of many years served in the ranks.
Bill lived for the RAF. A committed professional. He achieved the rank of FS before being commissioned and retired as a Sqn Ldr. I can only say that he was a significant influence in my military career. I believe that todays services could do with more of his kind.
A great loss in my humble opinion.
Regards as always
Wilders85