Kingsley Layton RIP
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Kingsley Layton RIP
Deeply regret to advise that Kingsley passed away on Wednesday 19th.
Funeral details TBA.
Kings-was a legend in ops/crewing and as a ramp man and loadmaster.
He worked for Autair-Court line/Dan Air/Tempair/Britannia/Air Foyle and various handling agents -primarily at Luton.
Rest in peace old friend.
Funeral details TBA.
Kings-was a legend in ops/crewing and as a ramp man and loadmaster.
He worked for Autair-Court line/Dan Air/Tempair/Britannia/Air Foyle and various handling agents -primarily at Luton.
Rest in peace old friend.
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Kingsley Layton RIP
Another huge character heads for the flying club bar in the sky. And a large chunk of aviation knowledge and history goes with him.
RIP Kingsley. There'll be a raised glass tonight.
RIP Kingsley. There'll be a raised glass tonight.
I'm very sorry indeed to hear of Kingsley's passing. I remember when he joined Autair in the Traffic Section. I always think of him as being eternally youthful and full of laughs. Such a shame.
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I first came across Kings in 1989 when I joined Britannia Crew Control and although my stay with Brits was short, I continued to be associated with him for the next 10 years or so.
It's a well known fact he liked his drink but this guy knew all the tricks and trades when working in ops & crewing. The title "legend" is probably an understatement.
Sleep peacefully my friend. Nobody can hurt you now....
It's a well known fact he liked his drink but this guy knew all the tricks and trades when working in ops & crewing. The title "legend" is probably an understatement.
Sleep peacefully my friend. Nobody can hurt you now....
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Kingsley - RIP
Very sorry to hear of that news.
Kingsley was one of the aviation industry unique characters and a real one-off.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace
Kingsley was one of the aviation industry unique characters and a real one-off.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace
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What sad news.
Kingsley was quite a character with a story for every occasion. I work with Kingsley at Air Foyle where he was already a Flight Manager when I joined in 1993.
We worked together and met around the world in various locations.
Upon return from any trip he would immediately announce "It was a nightmare!"
It is lovely to read what very nice things everyone has to say about Kings.
I have advised Slava at ADB and I've asked him to let everyone there know the sad news.
God Bless you Kingley,
Eamonn
We worked together and met around the world in various locations.
Upon return from any trip he would immediately announce "It was a nightmare!"
It is lovely to read what very nice things everyone has to say about Kings.
I have advised Slava at ADB and I've asked him to let everyone there know the sad news.
God Bless you Kingley,
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Kingsley
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kings. So pleased we had that chat the other month in Asda and laughed over old times. I first met Kingsley when I was working for Britannia Airways as a telephonist/telex operator and my flatmate was engaged to Frank Munich. You could go to any corner of this eartth and somewhere, somewhere would have heard of him. RIP Kingsley - a legend indeed x
You could go to any corner of this eartth and somewhere, somewhere would have heard of him.
Great guy, very sad to to hear that he has gone.
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If someone could be so kind as to post the funeral details when they are available, thanks...copy of this thread also in 'Where Are They Now'...
Cheers
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I remember once leaving Port Harcourt without paying the handling bill. I told the handler the next crew in would also pay our bill but unfortunately Kings didn't have enough cash to cover both aircraft so they arrested him until it was resolved. He was allowed one phone call which apparently was via a SAT fone from the top of the tower and as I remember, he didn't mince his words to ops that day !!
I sincerely hope Kings found it in his heart to forgive me. It was, afterall, many years ago !!
I sincerely hope Kings found it in his heart to forgive me. It was, afterall, many years ago !!
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The funeral details have now been finalised-and will be held on 12 th January at 1200 at Stopsley Crematorium (Luton) and afterwards at The Fox - Darley Hall The Fox | Darley Hall | Luton