Barry Paton
It is with immense sadness that I report the death of Barry Paton, who died in the early hours of last Thursday morning (25th April), more than a year after his diagnosis of cancer.
For the RAF, Barry will be remembered as a notable Wessex pilot and instructor in the UK and Hong Kong, a Gazelle instructor and display pilot, and latterly as OC CFS(H) Squadron. Quite simply the funniest man I think I ever met, I sometimes wonder what the RBMR must have thought of him when he was on Loan Service in Brunei.
He left the RAF in the late 80s/early 90s to pursue an second career in civil aviation, initially with Air 2000. He flew "bucket and spades" for many years, while continuing to fly for a while with the AEF at Woodvale.
Love, thoughts and prayers are with Anne, Nick, Tom and their families and loved ones.
More details when available.
RIP mate, I'll miss you terribly.
[Perhaps someone could post (again) the photo of the CFS(H) Champagne Breakfast, with Bazza - so typically - at the centre of picture/attention/pressure/gravity.]