Sad sad news!
A measure of CD's popularity is just how fast this sad news has spread through the community. I had the good fortune to be a student on 705 NAS when Colin was an instructor, and have him as my Splot when I instructed on 706 NAS. Still smile when I think of the time he gave Billy Idol a kiss, shame his bouncers (Billy's not CD's) didn't find it so funny! He saved me from certain Court Martial having gate crashed a Cocktail Party on the Royal Yacht Britannia in Mayport, USA, when as the 1st LT he duly vouched for a fellow aviator rather than turn me in to be ship's Joss! Never understood his fascination for doing the All Arms Course, but that too was a measure of his grit and determination. An honour to have known and shared time with him. RIP CD.