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Sad to see the obit in DT today of this highly respected TP.
David Thompson
14th Dec 2017, 19:40
Some of the Obit is here but you need to register to see the full valedictory ;
Duncan Simpson, test pilot ? obituary (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/12/14/duncan-simpson-test-pilot-obituary/) .
roving
15th Dec 2017, 05:30
See also here.
https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/467592-duncan-simpson-hunter-harrier-hawk-test-pilot.html
chevvron
15th Dec 2017, 10:47
I seem to recall there was a reason for his 'husky' voice but I don't know what.
One day, demonstrating the Hawk to a potential overseas customer round the Guildford area, he asked me 'is 350 knots OK here or would you like me to slow down?' There was no other traffic about so naturally I said it was OK.
roving
15th Dec 2017, 14:45
I seem to recall there was a reason for his 'husky' voice but I don't know what.
Tall and distinguished at 82, he speaks in quiet, hoarse tones the legacy of a post-ejection operation for a broken neck
http://www.fourfax.co.uk/02/history/duncan-simpson-on-harriers-heyday
flying brain
31st Dec 2017, 08:09
So sad to hear this. Thinking of Pat, John and Rupert, his dear family.
Duncan and Dad joined the RAF together, was Dad's best man at his wedding and gave a moving valediction at his funeral.
A deeply intelligent and thoughtful man who was truly great.
FAR CU
31st Dec 2017, 08:15
A deeply intelligent and thoughtful man who was truly special
High praise indeed. Will there be published a fuller account of his life?