Tom Boyle RIP

[Tigger_Too]

It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Tom Boyle on Wednesday of this week. He had been fighting a long battle with prostate cancer, and the Big C finally beat him. Tom was a great pilot and a great man, highly regarded as OC 14 Sqn, and with a memorable history on the Jaguar and the GR1 before that. RIP Tom, and sincere condolences to Sue and the girls.

[terveuren]

Sad news indeed. As TT says, a great pilot and a great man. Blue Skies Tom.

[1.3VStall]

A great guy, who will be sadly missed. RIP Tom.

[sharpend]

I'm sad to hear this. Tom was a mate from Jaguar days. Blue skies old chap and RIP.

[reds & greens]

A true gentleman. I knew him from my lowly Liney days at Laarbruch on the GR1. He always had time for a chat and a smile, never appearing flustered and took time to speak to us all. A hugely respected character, who the groundcrew respected and were only too pleased to work with. RIP

[Timelord]

Not forgetting a second career as an instructor then manager of the GR4 sim at Marham, where a new generation of aircrew benefitted from his experience and wisdom. Farewell Tom, you’ve passed your last test.

[Wrathmonk]

That is desperately sad news. RIP Tom.

[NutLoose]

Nice write up of the 14 farcebook page.

[Gericault]

Blue Skies Tom, RIP

[Specaircrew]

How sad, I went through training with Tom, great bloke with 'hollow legs' RIP Tom

[norfolkungood]

Sad sad news. Such a decent guy. RIP Tom

[LOMCEVAK]

We have lost a true Gentleman and friend. Blue skies, Tom.

[99 Change Hands]

Oh I really didn't need to hear this news. As expressed above, what a gentleman and what a pilot. My enduring memory is from some considerable time post-sunrise after a dining-in at Honington, Tom and I are alone in the bar looking out through the french doors and standing next to the free barrel, Tom kicks it, assesses the resonance and says "one for the road?" So we did. RIP my friend.

[PapaDolmio]

Is this the same Tom Boyle of 31 Sqn per chance?

[Tigger_Too]

Tom's funeral will be on 14 January. See the attached link for more details.

https://sites.google.com/view/tb-mem...lI-H0eHeFdgCls

[Wyntor]

Sad news indeed. It does not seem like 36 years since I first flew with Tom. Great memories. Sad, sad loss.