April 19th 1982...115 ATCA Course,Hurn
The start of a 4 week crash course in advanced drinking and general late night misbehaviour ably led by an extremely loud,opinionated,scarily moustachioed ex-RAF NCO.That month introduced a fairly naive 18 year old to (nearly) all the pleasures of overindulgence and set the pattern for the ensuing 30 years (and counting) in the job.
Taff it was a pleasure to have started my ATC career with you as baby sitter and my thoughts are with you and your family and particularly Vanessa.
It is heartening to see the aviation community rallying round to help and I am pleased that I am able to contribute to the cause.
With very best wishes,Tim.