Yes, indeed ... Sir John was a real gent. Before that "Offshore appointment" I had the fortune to encounter him frequently at Bisley, as he was President of RAFSAA, and the OH served under him during his time at Bracknell. We then started bumping into each other here, especially during Poppy Appeal. Then one day I was outside Lloyds Bank with my OH, BIL and SIL [all ex-RAF and Poppy-ers] when he came by - "Hello everyone. This looks like trouble."
The loss of Lady Sam was a devastating blow to everyone who knew her. What a fine lady.