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Old 24th Apr 2020, 12:58
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Nozzle Nudger
 
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To emphasise Engines' remarks above I thought I would add a little dit. I was a student on the jet in 2003 when the late Sir Peter was coming to the end of his tenure as CAS. I don't know why and I don't care but it was decided he would fly the jet again solo before he retired. He came to the OCU for a 3 week period to get worked up and have one last solo Harrier experience. He was given a private office next to the students crew room for his normal work but when free would just walk next door into the students office for a chat. His reasoning was he was no different to us, a student on a demanding course. He was totally engaging and a pure gentleman. He did finally achieve his solo in a GR7, the one and only time he ever flew it. When I asked him how it was he just smiled and said "You know and I now remember more vividly than ever, fantastic!". A wonderful leader and a humble gentleman to the end. RIP Sir.
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