GAPAN Master 2012: Air Marshal Cliff Spink
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Agreed, a 'top choice' for the position of Master of GAPAN. From my own experience of meeting him he's a modest gentleman who actually has a great deal to shout about, but chooses not to. A pilot's pilot in all respects. 
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I can think of at least one other 3* who did the Saudi job, but no "K", well before there seemd to be some selectivity of which 3*s got the previously customary "K" and who did not.
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Quite a few Old Cranwellians have been Master, including some who went into civvy flying after the RAF.
Yes, Wally Epton was also a Brat.
Last 10 Masters -
follows another Old Cranwellian (and iirc, also a Brat)
Yes, Wally Epton was also a Brat.
Last 10 Masters -
2002 Duncan Simpson
2003 Michael Willett
2004 Capt Dick Felix
2005 Capt Peter Buggé
2006 Capt Jock Lowe
2007 Gp Capt Roger Gault
2008 Air Cdre Rick Peacock-Edwards
2009 R Adm Colin Cooke-Priest
2010 Michael Fopp
2011 Capt Wally Epton
2003 Michael Willett
2004 Capt Dick Felix
2005 Capt Peter Buggé
2006 Capt Jock Lowe
2007 Gp Capt Roger Gault
2008 Air Cdre Rick Peacock-Edwards
2009 R Adm Colin Cooke-Priest
2010 Michael Fopp
2011 Capt Wally Epton
I don't think that Jock Lowe was ex-Cranwell, or, indeed ex - Royal Air Force. That apart, he is a great character and pilot. (Got better since 1964!!) Bill.
Bill.
I don't think that Jock Lowe was ex-Cranwell, or, indeed ex - Royal Air Force.
Ditto Colin Cooke-Priest - the rank he achieved is a bit of a clue ....
Jack
Ditto Colin Cooke-Priest - the rank he achieved is a bit of a clue ....
Jack
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Congratulations to a 104th Entry brat at Halton. Well deserved as has been mentioned eartlier. He gave a splendid Spit display in September 2011 at a Halton Re-union. The crowd was enthralled.
From a 106th Entry brat.
From a 106th Entry brat.
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Originally Posted by RodjfH
Many congratulations from your old JP QFI
An Ex Halton Brat
And one who would shout at me at Halton when he was the 104 Entry Sergeant Apprentice in charge of us as newbies in the 202nd Craft Apprentice Entry in Jan 65. I have followed his career with interest, especially since he started flying warbirds which probably peaked for a lot of people with the McGregor brothers programme on the Battle of Britain.
Not only is Cliff the new Master (and thoroughly well deserved his election is too!), but the Master Elect who will take over from him next year is none other than the well-known Flying Lawyer!!
Congratulations to you, Tudor old chum! May I post that piccy from our ULAS Summer Camp at RAF Newton......
Incidentally, Cliff was really rather surprised and a little embarrassed by the kind comments he's received on PPRuNe - but thanks everyone who has been kind enough to have taken the time to post.
Congratulations to you, Tudor old chum! May I post that piccy from our ULAS Summer Camp at RAF Newton......
Incidentally, Cliff was really rather surprised and a little embarrassed by the kind comments he's received on PPRuNe - but thanks everyone who has been kind enough to have taken the time to post.
Cliff Spink was also one of the finest Royal Observer Corps Commandants to ever hold the post. He fought the ROC's side well and truly during his tenure, though sadly it only took HMG a year to get rid of it after he had moved on.
Many congratulations from one of your former monitoring post Observers, sir.
Many congratulations from one of your former monitoring post Observers, sir.