Hylton
I have fond memories of Hylton during 3 years on 14 Squadron at Bruggen. As OC ‘A’ Flight, Hylton was a rock, a total professional and an ideal mentor and role model for a generation of youngsters finding their way in the very finest of Air Forces. Hylton’s influence on those around him on the Tornado, and earlier on the Phantom and as a Tactics Instructor on the Hawk, influenced a generation of young aviators and the worth of his contribution has been demonstrated over and over again in 2 Gulf Wars, in the Balkans and in Afghanistan. In his voluntary work at St Athan he was continuing to pass on his enthusiasm and wisdom to a new generation of youngsters. His is a very, very sad loss. I will be unable to say farewell personally on Thursday but will raise a glass in memory.
Condolences to all the families and friends involved in this tragic accident.