oldmansquipper
6th Dec 2016, 11:42
For family reasons, I am finally considering putting my collection of my dear departed brothers aviation related items, up for disposal.
My brother flew actively from 1953 to 1987. During this time, he served in the RAF and flew over 11,000 hrs and 178 different types. Most notably perhaps during the 60s, he was a Test Pilot and involved in Concorde development (among may other projects) and awarded the AFC for his troubles. He will be known to several of the `more senior`contributors to this excellent forum.
Ideally, I would have liked this fascinating story of an amazing aviator to be written up for posterity. Unfortunately, a friend who was about to embark on the project a few years ago also went for the final debrief, and I am afraid I am no longer able to do the task justice myself.
My collection includes a complete record of his career in aviation in RAF & Civilian log books, various scrap books and photo albums. I also have his AFC and to add a little physical twist, a conventional Mk 1a Protective Helmet with H mask & G type inner .
Of course I also have a myriad of personal memories of him and his exploits which I can still recall....just!
Do you guys & gals have any advice on how to proceed? Incidentally, I am also prepared to offer the collection up for auction.
Please PM via pprune if you want more information, or if you have any ideas, etc.
Thank You
OMS
My brother flew actively from 1953 to 1987. During this time, he served in the RAF and flew over 11,000 hrs and 178 different types. Most notably perhaps during the 60s, he was a Test Pilot and involved in Concorde development (among may other projects) and awarded the AFC for his troubles. He will be known to several of the `more senior`contributors to this excellent forum.
Ideally, I would have liked this fascinating story of an amazing aviator to be written up for posterity. Unfortunately, a friend who was about to embark on the project a few years ago also went for the final debrief, and I am afraid I am no longer able to do the task justice myself.
My collection includes a complete record of his career in aviation in RAF & Civilian log books, various scrap books and photo albums. I also have his AFC and to add a little physical twist, a conventional Mk 1a Protective Helmet with H mask & G type inner .
Of course I also have a myriad of personal memories of him and his exploits which I can still recall....just!
Do you guys & gals have any advice on how to proceed? Incidentally, I am also prepared to offer the collection up for auction.
Please PM via pprune if you want more information, or if you have any ideas, etc.
Thank You
OMS