He was a top man indeed!
As were the two pilots. All members of the 18 Sqn flight crew football team. I believe I am correct in saying, we lost over half that team in 3 fatal accidents in the space of 2 years. Sad times indeed. (The fast jet Sqns also suffered over a similar period)
I hope things are are different now. Not least that military flight safety is better developed. But sadly I am not unfamiliar with recent cases!
