Sqn Ldr Rich Howell
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Sqn Ldr Rich Howell
It is with the greatest sadness I have to post the news that Rich passed away yesterday after a short illness. Having recently left the service the news might not get round in time to the (many) mates that would like to pay their respects. I would be glad to pass on the details of the Service for Rich as soon as it is arranged, please PM me for this.
A good mate and renowned aviator - I know many of you will be raising a glass with me.
GF
A good mate and renowned aviator - I know many of you will be raising a glass with me.
GF
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Very sad news indeed. A great aviator and a top bloke, I was hoping to meet up with him again this summer. RIP Rich, I will raise a glass to you tonight.
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Very Sad to hear this.
Haven't seen him for a few years. A very talented aviator and a truly great man with a great outlook and sense of humour despite what life had thrown at him. Having left the service for a few years now, he is exactly the sort of mate I miss.
Rip Rich.
Haven't seen him for a few years. A very talented aviator and a truly great man with a great outlook and sense of humour despite what life had thrown at him. Having left the service for a few years now, he is exactly the sort of mate I miss.
Rip Rich.
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A sad lose. I enjoyed swapping stories with Rich during my time with him on the Firebird's Sqn. Thoughts are with his family.
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Richie Howell
So sad to hear that Richie has passed away, I knew him all the way through training, IOT and Nav training when I crossed trained. We both did our first Tornado tour on 20 Sqn.
Please let me know when the funeral is
Please let me know when the funeral is
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I have known Rich throughout my time in the RAF and although we didn't see each other often, I really enjoyed catching up whenever we did. A thoroughly top bloke, great aviator and fantastic officer. My thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.
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Very sad news. I served with Rich towards the end of my RAF career, and also worked with him more recently through some joint US-UK projects. A great bloke, full of support and advice, with a spirit not often seen these days.
Cheers mate - safe travels.
Cheers mate - safe travels.
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Very sad news. Despite everything, Ritchie was always cheerful, even attending a Dining In night in No5s and beanie hat while undergoing his treatment.
Unless it has been repainted in the last couple of months Richie's name is still under the rear cockpit of ZA392/006 at Lossie, (having previously been 'E' on II(AC)), applied shortly after he arrived on Two Sqn, although he wasn't able to fly with us by then.
Unless it has been repainted in the last couple of months Richie's name is still under the rear cockpit of ZA392/006 at Lossie, (having previously been 'E' on II(AC)), applied shortly after he arrived on Two Sqn, although he wasn't able to fly with us by then.
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Rich Howell
What sad news. Rich was a top bloke, great aviator and the sort of character everyone needed on the Sqn. He fought and won against C when we were on Shiney Two - tragic that he passes on so young. My thoughts go to Helen, Chris and Sophie. If anyone has contact details for Helen pse PM me.
RIP Richie.
Moose
RIP Richie.
Moose
I bumped into Richie off and on over the years and he was one of those people you always remember. I last saw him at Waddo where he explained the fight with the big C. What a sad loss. 
RIP mate
LJ
RIP mate
LJ
Very sad, I flew with Rich a few times, and drank a lot of beer at Laarbruch, Bruggen and various other drinking establishments. A true gent, great sense of humour. My thoughts are with Helen and the children.
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Rich was a top, top, bloke. His ready wit, time for others and kindness will be sorely missed and our thoughts go to his family.
RIP Buddy, you're going to be missed, big time.
RIP Buddy, you're going to be missed, big time.