I had the privilege of him being my Chairman at Page Aerospace. We had about 250 employees and he knew them all by name, and something about their backgrounds. He was happy talking to anybody, regardless of rank. I went to the RIAT with him a few times. His after dinner speeches were hilarious. He was very well connected with the Royal Family, and introduced me to Prince Philip, who greeted Sir Michael with a hug. Above all he was a gentleman and immensely loyal. When Iwas under attack by our venture capital owners he defended me with such vigour that these city guys just crumbled. I last spoke to him shortly after his wife had died. He was a bit down but promised to get back on form. Great man