Bill Downs
My father, Sqn Ldr (Ret’d) Bill Downs sadly passed away yesterday. He was a pilot of many aircraft during his career (including Chipmunk, Valiant, Meteor, Hawk, Canberra, Dominie) but his and everyone’s favourite was the magnificent Vulcan. He was also a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed.
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I didn't have the pleasure or privilege of knowing your Dad, but he sounds like quite a chap, and I do offer my sincere condolences on your loss.
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Sad to hear.
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I was Bill's co-pilot on Vulcans at Akrotiri (sigh) on IX (B) Sqn in the 1970s. He was admired by everyone who knew him and it was my honour to fly with him - even if I had to beg to be allowed to fly the thing now and then!
A quite outstanding man Monty |
Vulcan Girl,
My thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time! I knew your father well in Cyprus (although I was on the other Vulcan squadron!). He was one of the best, in all ways,and I am really sorry to hear of his passing. Bill |
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Originally Posted by Bill Macgillivray
(Post 10805072)
Vulcan Girl,
My thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time! I knew your father well in Cyprus (although I was on the other Vulcan squadron!). He was one of the best, in all ways,and I am really sorry to hear of his passing. Bill |
Wonderful Bill Downs
I was so saddened to hear about Bills passing, so soon after Sue, we had spoken often in the past months and had made plans for lunch.
Both Mum & Dad ( John & June Lewis) where so fond of them both and had enjoyed many a boozy BBQ at Bryn Gwylan Happy Days. My sincerest condolences to all the family. Anthea Lewis |
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Hi Vulcan Girl, I have just seen your thread and was really sorry to hear that you have lost both your Mum and Dad recently. Only a few weeks ago my Dad (Sqn Ldr AK Wilmshurst) was talking about your Dad, he was Nav Plotter on your Dads regular Vulcan crew. I think our respective parents got on well together. Both my Mum and Dad are now 90.
I have some photos of your Dad that I would like to share with you but haven't a clue how to paste them on here. Feel free to contact me on my email address [email protected] Dad will be upset when I tell him. Chris W |
Hi Chris
Thank you for your message, it’s lovely to hear from you and I remember your parents well. I have sent you an email and hope to hear from you again.
Originally Posted by Chris Wilmshurst
(Post 10898804)
Hi Vulcan Girl, I have just seen your thread and was really sorry to hear that you have lost both your Mum and Dad recently. Only a few weeks ago my Dad (Sqn Ldr AK Wilmshurst) was talking about your Dad, he was Nav Plotter on your Dads regular Vulcan crew. I think our respective parents got on well together. Both my Mum and Dad are now 90.
I have some photos of your Dad that I would like to share with you but haven't a clue how to paste them on here. Feel free to contact me on my email address [email protected] Dad will be upset when I tell him. Chris W |
Vulcangirl. Sorry to hear your news and sorry that I have only just picked this up.
I missed your father on the V Force but knew him at Finningley when he was on the Dominies. I remember him telling me of his posting to Llanbedr. I thought our paths would never cross but was wrong as I was posted to Valley. Bill made me a coffee when I dropped into Llanbedr to pick up a Hawk that had hed a problem. A gentleman. |
Bill Downs
Originally Posted by amontgomery
(Post 10804908)
I was Bill's co-pilot on Vulcans at Akrotiri (sigh) on IX (B) Sqn in the 1970s. He was admired by everyone who knew him and it was my honour to fly with him - even if I had to beg to be allowed to fly the thing now and then!
A quite outstanding man Monty |
Is that Robin H?
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Originally Posted by Pontius Navigator
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Is that Robin H?
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