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Old 4th Aug 2011, 16:02
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Pete R
 
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I knew about this tragic and premature loss but missed the forum on PPrune. Tim was an outstanding gentleman and will be sorely missed by many. We were together on CXX in the 80's when the Crew 7 Harpoon became the symbol of CC7. That's a story in itself. I also had the privilege to take over "Scotland's Finest" from him and we were also Flt Cdrs back at Kinloss. A very talented and educated individual his artistic skill was second to one. In the 80's he was pivotal in providing material and artwork for the Sqn page in the Stn Magazine (The Illustrated Monthly Falcon & Advertiser) and his "Then & Now" book was superb as well as the framed cartoons that used to hang in the Scruff's Bar. He used to work so many hours behind the scenes (that sadly few saw) just to ensure the show stayed on the tracks and so many individual requests were fulfilled. A fine officer and a gentleman - RIP Biff. Heartfelt condolences to the family and also to one of his closest friends who was with him during that tragic time. Dam Shame.
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