Neil Lawson was an excellent photographer and a good pilot, i only had the privilege of meeting him once but his pictures still adorn the café at Lasham, you can even see his shots here
the white planes picture co - aviation image library. Photographs and videos of aviation and airsports
His parent left the site up as a memorial.
Nice chap, i was keen to get into some amateur Air to Air photography and he was more than happy to give pointers.
I had actually heard he was directing gliders on the ground when hit but obviously not.
So the original Poster should take note, and other pilots should feel free to comment if they see anything unsafe no matter if your on 'duty' or not.
I'd rather have a quiet word in my ear than a prop up my backside.