Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news about John. I met him in 1966/67 when he was a young Royal Marine student in 707 doing his Wessex 5 conversion at Culdrose. Like most students he had to work hard to get good results but nothing stopped him having a smile on his face! I thought he would have stayed in the marines for ever but obviously Bristow was calling & it's so good that he enjoyed his time there. After many years without contact, I'm glad I caught up with him on Pprune a few years ago. Unfortunately being in Australia I can't attend his funeral but wish to pass on my condolences to you & the children.