Sir Freddie Sowrey

[Old-Duffer]

Sad to report the passing of Air Marshal Sir Frederick Sowrey, known to many as 'Bent Fred'. He was just short of his 97th birthday and still very sharp, when I saw him performing in mid-June. He died on Tuesday morning in hospital having, I think, had a fall at home.

Freddie was one of life's true gentlemen and doubtless the national press Obit writers will be on the case very soon. In retirement he was active in many spheres and was a driving force in the RAF Historical Society, of which he was a life vice president.

O-D

[Chugalug2]

A remarkable VSO from a remarkable family of RAF VSOs. RIP Sir,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sowreys-Remarkable-Familys-Sixty-five-Distinguished/dp/1908117311/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

[JENKINS]

Cheerio Sir Freddie, First Today.

[Wander00]

Sad, but inevitable. A remarkable Officer and Gentle Man. Enjoyed meeting him a couple of times at RAF Historical Society meetings. RiP

[DODGYOLDFART]

Very sad news but as has already been said inevitable. I spoke to him a short while ago and was amazed at how active he still was looking after his farm, having broken his neck a year or so back. A truly kind and caring gentleman and an excellent leader of men. Rest in Peace Sir your course is run and you will be greatly missed.

[tiller]

Sad to report the passing of Air Marshal Sir Frederick Sowrey, known to many as 'Bent Fred'. He was just short of his 97th birthday and still very sharp, when I saw him performing in mid-June. He died on Tuesday morning in hospital having, I think, had a fall at home.

Freddie was one of life's true gentlemen and doubtless the national press Obit writers will be on the case very soon. In retirement he was active in many spheres and was a driving force in the RAF Historical Society, of which he was a life vice president.

O-D
Hi. I am Dougie Barr the Secretary of the No 46 Sqn RFC & RAF Association. Freddie is our Life President. I have not heard from any other source of Freddie's demise and there is no answer from his home phone. before I send an all-points out to our members can you please let me the source of this bad news. My telephone number is 014916142934. Thanks.

[tiller]

The telephone number is: 01491 614204. Sorry.

[Wander00]

Tiller - if you are the Duggie Barr I recall, greetings from Vic Wightman/Mike Smith's student on 22 Gnat course

[JENKINS]

Within the sadness of the announcement, much humour at the thought of Dougie Barr in a Gnat. An amazing organiser however of 46, even if not of himself. Shirt studs anybody?

[Wander00]

Different Dougie Barr I assume

[Old-Duffer]

Tiller,

It's true - I wouldn't post something like that, if not sure.

I am on the committee of the RAFHS and I have the news from his family.

O-D

[mcdhu]

What a shame - great man. RIP

mcdhu

[Dougie M]

RIP Sir. I once was to take him to a function from Aden to Bahrain in an Argosy. It was a VIP flight but Bent Fred insisted on flying the aircraft both there and back. I hope the faint smell of gin on the rest of the crew wasn't noticeable.

[kaikohe76]

Very sad news indeed, RIP Sir Freddie.

[Lyneham Lad]

Lengthy obit in The Times today.

Air Marshal Sir Freddie Sowrey obituary (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/air-marshal-sir-freddie-sowrey-obituary-pdqqq27cx?shareToken=71af60d4828c266c72e78cbc2da0324d)

RIP.

[Chugalug2]

Thanks LL, a life of service and well spent. Not many 90 year olds get a chain saw for their birthday present!