Tommy was one of the most irrepressible, larger than life, indelible characters anyone was likely to meet.
I had the honour to count him as a teacher and a friend. We spent some fantastic times together in Aircraft, and many, many more talking, looking, and thinking about them, usually over his favorite- good old Crown Lager.
I'm devastated as will be every one who new and loved this wonderful character.
Flying hard-core Aerobatics we all knew the Reaper was near-by, but that was what made it such a hugely exhilarating experience.
I am shocked beyond belief that Tom, one of the most skilled and able practitioners anyone could ever meet, has met this fate.
Reminds me of a Poem I quoted after the passing of another dear friend of both Tom and myself....
"Come to the edge" I said
They said "We cannot, for we are afraid
"Come to the edge" I said
They came, I pushed them off, and they flew.
God speed Tommy.