manxcat
13th Nov 2006, 16:57
It is with much sadness that I read in Flight International today of John Cochrane's passing away to cancer on November 4th. I had the privilege to meet John, and his delightful wife Julie, at RAF Akrotiri in 2004 when he delivered a talk to our flying club on the Concorde. He was a very kind man who had time for anyone interested in flying and aeroplanes. I felt truly honoured to have met John, shared his company and followed him through the RAF College albeit 53 years later. He had an amazing career and, despite being having a lower profile than his colleague (Brian Trubshaw) on the maiden Concorde flights, John was no less of a pivotal aviator in the flying and test pilot world. A full obituary from The Times can be found at the link below. Much missed and a sad loss.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,60-2448368,00.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,60-2448368,00.html