I knew Mike from when I used to go to Redhill and/or North Denes when I was on the Aberdeen S76 fleet. I flew with him on 'difficult' sorties and he was an immaculate pilot. Socially he was a firebrand and there was never a dull moment when he was around. I didn't know his family but judging by my knowledge of him they must have been very lucky people.
Don't drink all the beer before I arrive!