B772: VH-FDH was written off in a crosswind landing accident at Korrumburra a few years back, but it was NOT being flown at the time by its owner (Don's younger brother Jan).
Centarus: You've tickled a memory here, the last time I saw Don was in 1972 when he stepped out of an HS.748 at Flinders Island - it was carrying Lance Barnard. Because of his extensive civil experience, I recall he did an abbreviated Wings course, i.e. little or no Winjeel time, plus the full Vampire course(?).
As you said, a reliable and much liked bloke.