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10th January 2017 | 15:11

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Kitsune

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John Sweetman

Passed away after a valiant battle with the big C. RIP John, one of the nicest men it was my privilege to fly with.

10th January 2017 | 17:19

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oriental flyer

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Very sad news indeed , a wonderful individual

11th January 2017 | 11:12

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Flyboyrig

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John Sweetman

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Passed away after a valiant battle with the big C. RIP John, one of the nicest men it was my privilege to fly with.

Sad loss of a great friend and biking mate. Will be missed but never forgotten!

11th January 2017 | 17:51

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Arfur Dent

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Amazing, cheerful, lovely individual. Sadly missed. Condolences to all the Family.

12th January 2017 | 02:39

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Silent Running

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Fair winds John it was always a pleasure to fly with you. Condolences to your family

12th January 2017 | 23:13

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Steve the Pirate

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Very sad news. I'll always remember John as being a great pilot and a funny, unassuming, true gentleman. Condolences to the family.

STP

14th January 2017 | 01:43

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skywagondriver

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Yes - a really nice humorous guy and a gentleman in every sense.
On the same CX course and later bore his medical issues with fortitude, embracing GA in his Jodel.
Last met up unexpectidly at Compton Abbas airfield a few years ago when we had both arrived for lunch and had a pleasant afternoon.
Blue skies John...