So sorry for your loss Angie. I only knew AJ from his AAC days and flew with him many times in Germany and NI as a young crewman. He was a huge influence on my career and was the first to congratulate me when I passed pilot selection.
I lost touch with him at some point due to postings and remember being amazed when I heard that he had been accepted for a commission in the RAF - they can't possibly have interviewed him can they?
Then couple of years ago back I flew into Ascot and as I walked towards the pilots tent I heard that unmistakable voice and there was AJ sitting in a chair voicing his opinion on some point or other. It was so good to see him.
In a military and an industry where I often encountered sycophants and hypocrites he was a breath of fresh air - as honest and straight as the day is long. RIP AJ, you will be missed by many.