I am stunned.
Chas was one of the nicest and most genuine people around.
It was Chas who helped greatly to nurture my passion for aviation, he aranged my first ever ride on the jump seat of an airliner, a 767 when I flew on Britannia as a passenger.
He always kept in touch, we spoke on the phone, and always had fun at the gatbashes.
He always took a genuine interest in my flying, studying, and life in general.
Chas was one of the most knowledgable people I have ever met, not just about aviation, but about life in general.
Now I too work for Britannia, and was supposed to fly as part of Chas's crew last week. When he didn't arrive at work they told me he'd gone sick...
Di, all my love and wishes are with you...
Tom P