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StallsandSpins
8th Nov 2013, 10:05
My grandfather Colonel Lk Hatfield Managing director of Groupair and Casey Airfield Berwick from 1968 to 1994, Passed away today peacefully at the age of 94.
A first class gentleman. I'll never forget him at the Red Baron Balls.
RIP
A gentleman who introduced a lot to aviation
Condolences to Elsa and the rest of the family
Indeed a sad day . Keith was a unique gentleman and a raconteur and through his exploits he has enriched the lives of so many. What a great innings! Best to Elsa and family.
gnomie
8th Nov 2013, 13:32
A true gentleman RIP
StallsandSpins
9th Nov 2013, 05:46
here is a piece he wrote detailing some of his experiences doing FAC work in Korea
Shot Down (http://www.koreanwaronline.com/history/oz/ShotDown.htm)
My grandfather had loads of mates everywhere! ill post details of the funeral when they are finalized.
john_tullamarine
9th Nov 2013, 09:37
Fond memories of Berwick and Keith. Salut!
Old Akro
9th Nov 2013, 22:17
S&S, will you post funeral details please?
StallsandSpins
10th Nov 2013, 02:36
Old Akro,
will do as soon as they are finalized
StallsandSpins
11th Nov 2013, 14:47
The funeral details are
10 am this Friday 15 november at
Le Pines Chapel 1048 Whitehorse Rd (Cnr Linsley Street) Box Hill. Wake follows at the Upton Room Box Hill RSL Nelson Street Box Hill.
nitpicker330
14th Nov 2013, 09:32
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