Lt Dave Nicholson RN (Passed Away)
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Having helped bring Merlin into service with Fishie and later been his CO when he did his RNR time i can honestly say he was one of the finest aviators i ever flew with....a real talent. He will be sorely missed as a friend, a son and a father. All the very best pal and keep an eye out for the rest of us!!
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I joined th RN with Fishie too many years ago to post here, we remained great friends from the moment we arrived at Dartmouth and we subsequently served together on a number of Squadrons. A few years later he was the obvious choice to be my Best Man.
I was absulotely shocked to hear the news.
He will indeed be missed by all who knew and flew with him.
I was absulotely shocked to hear the news.
He will indeed be missed by all who knew and flew with him.
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Top Man - Great Loss
Ex Crab, served with Fish on 705. Absolutely top man, great sense of humour. Had not seen him for years until a party last Nov. It was like we were still on the same Sqn. Registered just to post this. If anyone has funeral details could you post them.
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Like many others who have posted a reply here, l also had the honour to fly with Fishy in the RN and then again with GB Airways. It was indeed a great pleasure to consider him one of my very good friends and he will be sadly missed by not only myself but my whole family who all came to know him.He was a thoroughly professional aviator and a great man to share a few beers with......always the optimist with a smile on his face. Fishy,keep a cold one ready for me mate.
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I placed this post to inform all Fishie's friends of the sad news. I was visiting Dave, his father Roger and daughter Anna on Thursday/Friday last week with my family. I have not intruded on Roger's privacy apart from an answerphone message on Monday. I will post any information I receive and may make Roger and Anna aware of your lovely posts; please let me know how feel about me doing that?
Dave was very upbeat on thursday night, thinking of a new car and a boat! He was looking forward to seeing 'Snake' at the weekend and his mate Phil on the Friday. He had a positive outlook and was undemanding on those around him, he was the perfect host. I don't know how much pain he was in, but he was completely unselfish and did all he could to make my familys stay enjoyable.
My thoughts are with Anna and Roger.
Paul Latham....(stick buddy)
p.s. Snake can you call or e mail.
Dave was very upbeat on thursday night, thinking of a new car and a boat! He was looking forward to seeing 'Snake' at the weekend and his mate Phil on the Friday. He had a positive outlook and was undemanding on those around him, he was the perfect host. I don't know how much pain he was in, but he was completely unselfish and did all he could to make my familys stay enjoyable.
My thoughts are with Anna and Roger.
Paul Latham....(stick buddy)
p.s. Snake can you call or e mail.
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Terrible news.
Fishie sold me his share in a clapped-out C172 at Land's End over a beer at the Halzephron and gave me so much advice when I was doing my CPL/IR tests. Used to see him at St Mary's on a Saturday watching Saints ....
There was no nicer bloke than Fishie
rip matey
Fishie sold me his share in a clapped-out C172 at Land's End over a beer at the Halzephron and gave me so much advice when I was doing my CPL/IR tests. Used to see him at St Mary's on a Saturday watching Saints ....
There was no nicer bloke than Fishie
rip matey
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Shocked and stunned to hear the sad news.
I'll always remember Dave even from the early days at BRNC as being the one of us one 28 Flt with irrepressible good humour and a beaming smile.
Fish you will be sorely missed to world is a poorer place without you
I'll always remember Dave even from the early days at BRNC as being the one of us one 28 Flt with irrepressible good humour and a beaming smile.
Fish you will be sorely missed to world is a poorer place without you
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funeral details
Funeral on Thur 31 August at 11:30am
Funeral at St Boniface Church
Hursley Road (near rail station)
Chandlers Ford
(North of Southhampton J12 M3)
Crematorium afterwards, followed by Chilworth Manor Hotel, between Romsey and Southampton Road.
Dave's Dad has details about your posts. Dave will be given a military send off; lots of friends from Culdrose attending.
Roger doesn't want flowers, but if you feel like you want to make a gesture could you make a donation to CANCER RESEARCH UK.
Paul...
Funeral at St Boniface Church
Hursley Road (near rail station)
Chandlers Ford
(North of Southhampton J12 M3)
Crematorium afterwards, followed by Chilworth Manor Hotel, between Romsey and Southampton Road.
Dave's Dad has details about your posts. Dave will be given a military send off; lots of friends from Culdrose attending.
Roger doesn't want flowers, but if you feel like you want to make a gesture could you make a donation to CANCER RESEARCH UK.
Paul...
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An absolutely out-the-blue shocking to the core news. Fishie was one of my first studes (a long time ago....)- so I guess it can only seem like saying the long goodbye to your offspring. It was only 5 weeks ago I was teasing him about his tabbing habits on the "famous" balcony and he replied with the good nature banter which involved red nosed clowns and travellling sex - typical he must of known of his illness then-yet was still grinning.. An outstanding bloke and one of he most practical & down to earth trappers I have known. We shall miss him terribly
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Such sad and shocking news. Served with Fishy on 705 and 849 before he relieved me on trappers. On every one his warmth, humour and infectious smile never failed to raise morale. Unquestionably a top bloke and bloody good poler to boot! Will drink a farewell toast (or two) on Thursday and remember the runs ashore.
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Fishy, fishy, fishy
Taught me everything i know about flying! (well nearly everything)
Farewell and goodbye
Thanks!
Hopefully catch up with everyone on Thursday for a final farewell
Raddish
Taught me everything i know about flying! (well nearly everything)
Farewell and goodbye
Thanks!
Hopefully catch up with everyone on Thursday for a final farewell
Raddish
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Fishyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!
FISHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY was my Splot on 849 Aardvark's in 94-95. A very easy going and affable gentle man and a thoroughly profession operator. He was a keen swimmer and not even the extremely chlorinated Italian swimming pools could hold him back...although spagetti alio olio pepperacini was a challenge.
He was always in the thick of social activities, from starting or sustaining crew room banter or mustering the troops for a serious session in the corner bar of Invince.
Fishy, you will will truely be missed and always remembered.
Chris Ox Money
He was always in the thick of social activities, from starting or sustaining crew room banter or mustering the troops for a serious session in the corner bar of Invince.
Fishy, you will will truely be missed and always remembered.
Chris Ox Money
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Wigster wrote:
So true Wigster !
I sadly only got to fly with Fishy on 2 occasions (at GB Airways) and it was both a pleasure and an honour. I did, however, get to quaff numerous beers with Fishy (and Wigster) and I'll cherish the memories of our nights on the lash.
Fishy's send-off today was an incredibly moving event, complete with a fly-by of 2 Merlins and a Sea King, and the vast numbers in attendance reflected the great popularity of 'The Fish'.
You were a dear friend mate and you'll be sorely missed.
GF (a.k.a. Reestyboy)
He was a thoroughly professional aviator and a great man to share a few beers with......always the optimist with a smile on his face.
I sadly only got to fly with Fishy on 2 occasions (at GB Airways) and it was both a pleasure and an honour. I did, however, get to quaff numerous beers with Fishy (and Wigster) and I'll cherish the memories of our nights on the lash.
Fishy's send-off today was an incredibly moving event, complete with a fly-by of 2 Merlins and a Sea King, and the vast numbers in attendance reflected the great popularity of 'The Fish'.
You were a dear friend mate and you'll be sorely missed.
GF (a.k.a. Reestyboy)
Last edited by Greenfinch; 31st Aug 2006 at 18:50.