Commander Michael J Doust RN (Rtd). R.I.P.
 

It is with deep sadness that the family of Michael J. Doust, Commander RN (Rtd.) announce that he “Crossed the Bar” on 24th April 2016. Michael “Punchy” Doust joined the Royal Navy in 1951 as JREM Electrical branch, then on to pilot, senior pilot, AWI, squadron commander and ultimately 'Wings' of HMS Hermes in 1979. He flew the Sea Balliol, Sea Vampire, Wyvern, Sea Venom, Sea Hawk, Gannet, Buccaneer and Phantom aircraft all with great skill and professionalism, before retiring from the Service in 1983.

He "Crossed the Bar" in Virginia, USA, where he lived post retirement but is to make one last flight home to be buried at St.Thomas the Marty, Winchelsea, East Sussex beside his family.

Naomi Appleby nee Doust


Naomi is a friend of mine, though I would post on here in case anyone knew or remembered him.

RIP sir.

I never knew the gentleman, but have devoured his autobiography on more than one occasion. Quite a career, and quite a man.

Knew him and he was a good aviator. Commiserations to all in the family

Mike Doust
 

If my memory doesn't play tricks, he was LSO in Ark in 1970. Lovely chap, and very kind to a very "green" (in 2 senses of the word) badger. What is the title of his autobiography. Can't find anything on Abebooks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phantom-Lea.../dp/0946958424

Well worth a read.

But at the prices quoted on the web site (SA River)???

I think the publisher is no longer in business so most of their books are now silly prices.