Southland - thanks for posting this up to the U.K.
Don flew from the age of 17 through until he was 78. He flew over 100 types and a lot of hours. He always said he would have logged more, however, up until turning to civilian flying all his entries were wheels off to wheels on.
I recall the days when he would fly DC-6's, Britannias, Viscounts, 1-11's and VC.10's all in the space of a calendar month. He might even throw in a Dove and others as well.
I guess he has few colleagues remaining, particularly from ETPS, let alone BUA and Laker's and subsequent airlines. He often asked after them.
I have many memories not least the look on his face when he found out he was off to Seattle to fly the 74.
I am sure he had many proud moments right up until a dignified ending in the early hours of Monday morning.
You were always better off up in the clear blue yonder - don't let them clip your wings.