A True Gentleman
I also have known Les for many years (around 25) and I have always had the utmost respect and admiration for his continued support of young pilots in this country.
Always willing to give someone a go.
Many successful aviation careers have been fostered through the support of this ture aviator, a real Australian character.
I remember him saying to a group of his pilots in the early nineties that if the company could not run like a family with everyone getting on and supporting each other, then he would rather shut it down.
RIP Mate, we will miss you, tailwinds for eternity and GODSPEED
Rick