RIP Duke.
Terribly sad news but some consolation that he had a good innings, acheived so much and died doing what he loved, having safely returned Gwen to ground.
Neville Duke was a boyhood (and for evermore) hero of mine in an age where my friends' heroes were transient footballers or pop stars who added nothing of real value to the good of our nation. Reading my copy of Test Pilot as a kid was a great inspiration to pursue a career in aviation, and many passages still send a tingle down my spine when I read them.
I met both Neville and Gwen at Tangmere on a number of occassions and felt in absolute awe the man. My copy of Test Pilot now bears his autograph.
RIP. Thank you for doing so much for our country.