DICK DOLEMAN
1st Feb 2010, 16:03
Very sad to report that 'Mac' died on Saturday 30th Jan after an operation for lung cancer and at the age of 79.
'Mac' was a fantastic character, a very loyal friend, and much loved by the many who worked with and for him. He started his RAF career as a pilot ( Meteors - he had very strong legs !!) before transferring to Air Traffic Control. He served with me at Midland Radar in the late 1960s and then went on promotion to a staff job at the 'Roundhouse'. He was also quite famous as SATCO RAF Binbrook in the Lightning days.
I feel very privileged to have known and worked with him but I must admit that he lead me astray on many occasions as a junior officer; in mitigation,I did not object and thoroughly enjoyed it !!
He is survived by Stevie and his daughter Wendy. The funeral will be a quiet family affair but if you wish to send condolences please PM me. Cancer Research UK is the nominated charity should you wish to make a donation.
Bless you Mac, I know you are up there mate and looking down !!
'Mac' was a fantastic character, a very loyal friend, and much loved by the many who worked with and for him. He started his RAF career as a pilot ( Meteors - he had very strong legs !!) before transferring to Air Traffic Control. He served with me at Midland Radar in the late 1960s and then went on promotion to a staff job at the 'Roundhouse'. He was also quite famous as SATCO RAF Binbrook in the Lightning days.
I feel very privileged to have known and worked with him but I must admit that he lead me astray on many occasions as a junior officer; in mitigation,I did not object and thoroughly enjoyed it !!
He is survived by Stevie and his daughter Wendy. The funeral will be a quiet family affair but if you wish to send condolences please PM me. Cancer Research UK is the nominated charity should you wish to make a donation.
Bless you Mac, I know you are up there mate and looking down !!