I guess I am at 'that age' where, from time to time, someone I have admired in my youth passes away.
I was always thrilled as a kid to see Ray display the Spitfire at various airshows, but Biggin Hill and laterly Duxford seem to be the places where I saw him fly most; today I am so very sad to hear this news.
May his family rest assured that he was an inspiration to many and may Ray rest in peace.