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Old 4th Jun 2010, 14:09
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ATCO dynasties

Rather than hijacking Les' (RiP) thread I got to wondering about the many ATC families I've known over the years - the Jackson, Rowland Rouse, Hanbury, West, Neale and other familes come to mind. Are there yet any 3rd (or more!) generation ATCers around yet?
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Me, sort of.
My dad was an ATCO at LHR, and before him, his dad worked in the Air Ministry during WWII and after.
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Grandfather was a Radio Operator
Father was controller
I am a controller
Brother is a controller
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Waud (father and son), Allsopp (father and daughter).
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The Parrys: Pete (Father) and Gareth (Son)

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I`m one.

My father wasn`t.

There`s no way my son will be.

Sad isn`t it?

Our profession is slowly being strangled by pen pushers.
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Father (RAAF), Step-Father, 2 brothers and myself ATCO's. Another brother who was a pilot is the 3rd generation of the family to serve in the RAAF. Grand father was a RAAF framie during WWII.
However if you wanna make money follow my sister and sister in-law do accounting.
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Agree with Roger Sir
although there is a strong history of aviation in the family:
My father held a double commission, army (RHA) and RAF.
Uncle was a RN fighter pilot
Brother was a RAF Navigator
Other uncle was a bomber pilot
There are many more that could be included.

Funk is correct re making money tho!

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Interesting, some ANSPs look like family businesses.
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There are lots of Clones in NATS management.
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The Wildeys and the McColls....

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There are lots of Clones in NATS management.
Did you mean clones? Or is it a mis-spelling?
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