Good luck Old Boy!!!
I hope PPRUNE can indulge just the once.
But I would like to make my tribute to my hero.
After over 40 years in the air Captain Peter Bates is hanging up his wings this month. During his career he has flown amongst others
Hastings & Herc's for the RAF
Heralds for (The Old) BIA
1-11's for Air UK & BIA
Comet 4 for Dan Air
MD82's for BIA
F100's for Air Europe
A desk for the CAA
and finished on ATR's for CFE/BA.
Congratulations on a great & remarkable career. The sky's will be a little different now.All that know you are very proud of you.
Enjoy your retirement you've more than earned it.