This thread may have drifted into obscurity but I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading the kind words about Ian Thomson. Of course, all of them are so true and I think I'm qualified to judge...he was my father. I stumbled across the the thread while reading obituaries for Sir Keith Williamson, one of my father's many bosses who, at dad's funeral described him as "a fighter pilot's fighter pilot'. Just wanted to assure all of you marvellous pilots (especially those who flew Lightnings) that my mother, Daisy, is indeed well and before the end of the year will get to see the Lightning sporting dad's name at Tangmere.
thanks all.
Fraser Thomson