No WAY! I read this thread with disbelief and great sadness... As others have said - he died doing what he loved most.
Thank you Col for sharing your planes and skill with all of Australia. I still have fond memories of venturing into your hangar with awe and looking over the machines hiding there. Later, I enjoyed sharing the experience with select students as we stopped at Scone on a cross-country. Later still I enjoyed listening to you talk with one of my boss's as you discussed your precious warbirds.
Rest In Peace Ozzie Legend!