Utterly tragic news. I first met Candles as his instructor on the F3 about 15-odd years ago, he went onto greater things on the Typhoon and then onto test with the F16 at Nellis. Such a smiley bloke, with a childish giggle; I have never had the pleasure to know another like him. He endured the tragedy of losing his best pal, Alex Parr, who died in the ETPS Yak last year; his reading at his friend's funeral was an inspiration. That was the last time I saw him. To hear this latest news is just dreadful.
My full condolences to Candles' wife and young children.
This is how I will remember you matey...RIP
