Gulf Air - Capt Rad Gammage critically ill
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Rest in peace, Rad. You are missed from the whole lot of us.
To Ms. Gammage, our heartfelt condolences. He was a thorough professional and gentleman, rolled into one.
If there is anything that this community could do, please let it be known.
Propellor
To Ms. Gammage, our heartfelt condolences. He was a thorough professional and gentleman, rolled into one.
If there is anything that this community could do, please let it be known.
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Always an optimist I was very saddened indeed to hear the news about Rad.
Rad and I joined Gulfair in '74 when we were on the same F27 course at the Fokker factory in AMS. I stumbled across our course photograph the other day oddly enough - a couple of fresh faced boys surviving on a diet of boiled eggs as I remember correctly.
During the time I knew him, until I left GF in '86, I was always amused by his arrid sense of humour - somewhat drier than the Rub al'Khali! We flew together on a number of occasions, on the Friendship and Tristar, and you could always guarantee a social time with Rad onboard.
Always a reliable team player he stayed the distance in GF and went on to mentor many young pilots over many years. He served the airline for a faithful 33 years by my reckoning. A remarkable feat.
The sky has reclaimed forever a true aviator of the old school..
Blue skies and scattered cu Rad.
Al
Rad and I joined Gulfair in '74 when we were on the same F27 course at the Fokker factory in AMS. I stumbled across our course photograph the other day oddly enough - a couple of fresh faced boys surviving on a diet of boiled eggs as I remember correctly.
During the time I knew him, until I left GF in '86, I was always amused by his arrid sense of humour - somewhat drier than the Rub al'Khali! We flew together on a number of occasions, on the Friendship and Tristar, and you could always guarantee a social time with Rad onboard.
Always a reliable team player he stayed the distance in GF and went on to mentor many young pilots over many years. He served the airline for a faithful 33 years by my reckoning. A remarkable feat.
The sky has reclaimed forever a true aviator of the old school..
Blue skies and scattered cu Rad.
Al
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We have lost a great guy. May your last flight old mate be in blue skies, I am proud to have know you. You will be remembered.
I would like to convey the request of Ronnie for people not to write anymore on Pprune about Rad. I understand that most of you share our loss and wish to express your condolences but please refrain from posting anymore.
I would kindly ask the moderator to lock this thread and at the same time thank everyone here for their show of support throughout.
Safe flying to all
Mach
I would like to convey the request of Ronnie for people not to write anymore on Pprune about Rad. I understand that most of you share our loss and wish to express your condolences but please refrain from posting anymore.
I would kindly ask the moderator to lock this thread and at the same time thank everyone here for their show of support throughout.
Safe flying to all
Mach