Captain Graham Snook ( Baron )

[BLEED-AIR]

It is with the deepest regret I record the death of Old friend and professional pilot Graham Snook who lost his fight for life after a short illness. He passed away in presence of family and friends at 0205 Hrs on the 16th January 2013
Condolences to Mel family and friends. Another great loss to aviation Rest In Peace Graham.

[elro]

Rest in peace Graham:sad:
You were a larger than life character whose generosity knew no bounds.

[huey]

Is this the GS from Leeds?

If so a nice guy who I once spent an interesting afternoon with. RIP

Huey

[md 600 driver]

Yes GS from leeds he will be sorely missed by all

The funeral will be held at corpus christie church ,Halton moor ,leeds (opposite Grahams house)on 29 January at 1145

We will all miss his distinctive allouetes flying around Yorkshire

RIP friend

[huey]

Sad news indeed. I spent an afternoon flying with Graham in his Alouette around the skies of Leeds. Taking off from his garden was a surprise :)

Was checking the machine out for a mate who was thinking of buying it. Graham
made me and the missus very welcome.

I'm sure there will be plenty who knew him far better than me but he seemed very much larger than life.

Huey

[md 600 driver]

Baron Snook the story

Graham was made a baron by the Rumanian authority's many years ago for being one of the first civilians to go to Rumania on aviation business after purchasing 10 plus. Rumanian made allouette 111 helicopters

Although he never used the name we all called him the leg end
Which was the way the Eastern Europeans spoke the word . LEGEND

Rip mate

[Flaxton Flyer]

Very sad to hear that. I never saw Graham without a smile on his face, and his traditional "Ey-up Steeeeevie" whenever he heard me on R/T always brightened up the day. See you in the next life, fella.

[Whirlybird]

I flew with him a couple of times...lovely guy. I too shall miss him.

[jellycopter]

Sad news indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed my short flight in his Allouette and will never forget him landing in a particular garden in Skegness! Rest in peace Matey.

JJ

[AvioCopter]

Very sad for me.
Rest in peace my Friend.

[Choppersquad01]

I flew with Graham many times over many years. Always remember him closing the throttle on a H300 at 600 agl by surprise on me while he kept laughing!!!!!

One of aviations finest characters and will be sadly missed.

[Cloubdancer]

I new the man for almost 30 years and in all that time never saw anything beat him, i flew with him many times and he with me we both had a passion for flying in anything and everything, auto gyros, helicopter, hang gliders, we have flown side by side in almost everything including fixed wing. I am proud to had him as a friend in truth i would have loved to have had him as a son, i will miss him forever.
Graham's birthday was the 6th of September so in remembrance of this very special aviator i would like to suggest that on the first Sunday of September of every year we all who new him, and also anyone that didn't, fly in to or just visit Breighton airfield and celebrate the life of this extraordinary man. all interested in this suggestion post it here.
Snooky my friend i hope your final dream was a good one and may it last into eternity.

[Rotorgoat8]

What a great loss! I've been putting together an Alouette II here in Phoenix and his support was wonderful. Always quick to reply with the right resources, an honest gentleman and a never ending love for the Alouette's & Lama's. I will miss him as I'm sure those of you that knew him will.

[md 600 driver]

cloud dancer

september is the month of the breighton helicopter day this year its the 2nd sunday the 8th september that would be a good day

steve

[geddypie]

RIP Graham. Shocked to here the news. One of the few people I met in my short flying experience who was willing to put himself out to help others. I owed you a lot for your help and your friendship. Lovely man who will be sadly missed. Jimmy, Ged and Paul.

[md 600 driver]

Just a small note to remind everyone about the funeral at leeds tomorrow

Family flowers only
donations on a plate there for Yorkshire air ambulance

Steve

[Cloubdancer]

I know we will have to talk with poeple at Breighton but i would like to set a day in September that will always be a Snooky day every year. Anyone who is going to his funeral on the 29th at 11.45 we can talk then, we who new him well know's there will never be another "Baron Snooky Leg end" characters like Graham do not come around so often these days the system dose not allow it but we the grass roots of aviation love em, so even though Graham body has left us lets keep the spirit the Legend alive forever.

[Whirlybird]

Personally I like the idea of having it on the Breighton helicopter day. :ok:

[Kare-Jan Norway]

For me it is like for all of you, a GREAT loss of a GREAT man:{
Graham was like a mate for me, and I was flying with him to Breighton couple of times. This spring we should fly his Alouette III on Icland, but did not reach because both of us was so stressed with our projects...
I was in Grahams wedding party short time before christmas, and he was sick, but acted like more healty than ever, so he newer gave up!
I work with the same Alouette restorations for my self here in Norway, so if
it will be a Snooky day I will probably fly to Breighton and join ;)
RIP my friend.

[Cloubdancer]

Spread the word lets remember this great guy who did so much for helicopter aviation and on the day lets have a collection all proceeds going to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance in the name of Snooky.

[victoria susan snook]

u never said “I’m leaving” u never said “goodbye” u were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. There are no words to tell u Just what I feel inside The shock, the hurt, the anger Might gradually subside A million times I’ll need u A million times I’ll cry If Love alone could have saved u You never would have died In Life I loved u dearly In death I love u still In my heart u hold a place That no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose u But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with u The day God took u home. Things will never be the same And all though it hurts so bad I will smile whenever I hear your name And be proud you were my Dad.

[md 600 driver]

Vicky
The weekends are not the same since

all his friends miss him too

Steve

[elro]

1 Year today marks the passing of Biggee. The man may be gone, but his legacy lives on.:ok:


Graham taking part in the Breighton hibernation fly in.
http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircraft/large/000/713/713662.jpg

[BLEED-AIR]

Four years on and you are still sorely missed still relate our experiences in Hungary.

[elro]

It is seldom he doesn't cross my mind, almost every day. Sadly N.F also pictured above is gone much to soon also. Two absolute characters with such unique traits.