Scruff Oliver
What sad news, 'Scruff' was a huge character and a lovely guy. I first came across him when he arrived for his Lightning refresher course at Coltishall in 1971. In those days it was the custom that Officers, on arrival at their new unit, deposited their calling cards on the silver salver in the foyer of Mess reception. These cards were normally very formal. I noted 'Scruff's' card lying in the tray and it read:
'The internationally famous Scruff Oliver has arrived
' Raconteur, Rip!!!! and Ram'
Beneath this introduction was the cartoon image of an ant on its back.
A great character who will be sorely missed.