Mark was an intelligent man, a great pilot, and a good friend. A good "cabin fellow" on HERMES, matched, perhaps, by another fellow Crab who had the misfortune to fly SHARs rather than proper Harriers doing the difficult tasks. Mark was as guilty as I (plus one other!!) in using the Captain's en-suite shower facility which was part of the cabin the three of us were using (one of his two cabins, I believe) before we were banned and the en-suite facility was locked down to save it from us. A bit petty, we thought!! But just one of the many enjoyments of life on HERMES in 1982!!
Mark flew many difficult and challenging missions, but he was never one to try for the easier option.
He was taken far too early at the age of just 66, but he leaves a wonderful family who are understandably devastated.
RiP Mark - it was good to have known you.
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