Deeply saddened by the news.
“george” was certainly a GA character, loved and respected by all who knew him.
whilst I was certainly no LAME/ AME/ mechanic , I was always happy to speak with him if there was an issue with the airplane.and he was always very understanding and respectful, even though he had seen SO very many GA pilots come and go!
of all the Bankstown, and later Sydney LAMEs I knew..... “black George” was a character I knew and respected probably the most.
friendly, personable, knowledgeable, approachable, and professional all rolled into one small Smokey body!
Vale, George...you were loved and respected by your peers. A feat not easily managed.
RIP