Farewell to "Sharpie".
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Bamahuta Sharpie
Sad to hear of Sharpies departure, he was a good friend, fellow aviator and never passed up a chance to share a cold SP.
It seems appropriate that I should be posting a last farewell to Sharpie on PNG Independence day, Sept 16, 2009, as the PNG aviation community and especially the PNG National Pilots have a lot to thank Sharpie for. He was a true wantok.
Peter was quite instrumental in getting National Pilots on to a cadet scheme in the very early narrow minded days of PX. The fruits of his work are now flying wide body jets at home and abroad in some of the worlds most successful airlines. He made it possible for some of us have a go at aviation, much appreciated.
Bamahuta Sharpie, rest well and thanks for all your support and efforts. Look forward to sharing a cold SP with you again one day.
Lukim yu!! High 6
It seems appropriate that I should be posting a last farewell to Sharpie on PNG Independence day, Sept 16, 2009, as the PNG aviation community and especially the PNG National Pilots have a lot to thank Sharpie for. He was a true wantok.
Peter was quite instrumental in getting National Pilots on to a cadet scheme in the very early narrow minded days of PX. The fruits of his work are now flying wide body jets at home and abroad in some of the worlds most successful airlines. He made it possible for some of us have a go at aviation, much appreciated.
Bamahuta Sharpie, rest well and thanks for all your support and efforts. Look forward to sharing a cold SP with you again one day.
Lukim yu!! High 6
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Worked with Sharpie in the old days ('70'S) a true gentleman and a very good friend for over 30 years. Sailed together,drank and laughed together.God speed old mate. Pull the yellow thing !!
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Goodbye Sharpie,One time neighbor,sailing mate and drinking partner at the yachtie.I always remember his usual greeting when I met him at the club which was -Gyday ya big cu_t as he looked up a half metre or so standing toe to toe.He was a backer to the national pilots and I always considered him a guy who threw himself into tasks where he thought he could make a difference.VB
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Captain Peter Sharpe
Hi Pauline,
My sincere condolences to the family.
I probably have been in touch with your dad more in recent times than most members on this forum.
A great man indeed. RIP
Asia is great for retirement but it can also be dangerous.
I have just got the shocking news from your half sister, copy of email attached below.
Sir,
This is Lanie Sharpe. I was able to open my father's email for some reason. I would like to inform you that he passed away last September 13 of cardiac arrest.
Should you wish to speak to Tita you can reach her thru her mobile 639189282977.
He will be buried on Sunday at Loyola Memorial Park Marikina.
Respectfully yours,
Lanie Sharpe
My sincere condolences to the family.
I probably have been in touch with your dad more in recent times than most members on this forum.
A great man indeed. RIP
Asia is great for retirement but it can also be dangerous.
I have just got the shocking news from your half sister, copy of email attached below.
Sir,
This is Lanie Sharpe. I was able to open my father's email for some reason. I would like to inform you that he passed away last September 13 of cardiac arrest.
Should you wish to speak to Tita you can reach her thru her mobile 639189282977.
He will be buried on Sunday at Loyola Memorial Park Marikina.
Respectfully yours,
Lanie Sharpe
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This is a huge surprise and even greater shock to me. Sharpie was one of the first people I met in PNG, way back in 1984. So, yet another old PNG hand has taken the stairway to Heaven - gone but certainly not forgotten by all of his many friends and acquaintences.
Bamahuta ol' mate - rest in the peace that you most richly deserve.
Bamahuta ol' mate - rest in the peace that you most richly deserve.
Silly Old Git
It must have been 1965 I met Sharpie on an ag strip in Kiwi.
I dont know who was pirating whos super but the little bloke made everyone welcome
Does anyone have a photo of him with his Fletcher? He looked bloody tiny next to it
RIP mate, and I hope after a suitable period of grace, some 'Sharpie' yarns will be spun.
Haere ra
I dont know who was pirating whos super but the little bloke made everyone welcome
Does anyone have a photo of him with his Fletcher? He looked bloody tiny next to it
RIP mate, and I hope after a suitable period of grace, some 'Sharpie' yarns will be spun.
Haere ra
Grandpa Aerotart
RIP Peter - You were always entertaining to fly with and sail with.
And when you were Waigani Swamp in this place I think we both enjoyed those stouches too and we were always able to have a beer and a laugh after
You will be missed at the next GV and PX re-union - Na harim, mipela bai kisim planty nambawan spak, trinkim olsem long yu na tok tok tumas bihain arse bilong yu.
And when you were Waigani Swamp in this place I think we both enjoyed those stouches too and we were always able to have a beer and a laugh after
You will be missed at the next GV and PX re-union - Na harim, mipela bai kisim planty nambawan spak, trinkim olsem long yu na tok tok tumas bihain arse bilong yu.
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Captain Peter Sharpe
I am organising the farewell sailing race and send off for Peter Sharpe in Subic Bay in the Philippines. To our great surprise and sadness he died on Sunday after some brief illnesses that seemed to be of no great threat to his life. In the last 6 years or so he enthusiastically set up our racing club in Subic Bay which he ran with great patience and competence.
We will celebrate his life and his part in ours, on Saturday 18th by holding the races he planned and then toasting him on his way. His funeral will be in Manila on Sunday 19th.
I would be interested to receive any information about Peter which would help me put together an obituary that would honour him appropriately.
Thanks
Jeremy Simpson
Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines
+63 918 903 4226
We will celebrate his life and his part in ours, on Saturday 18th by holding the races he planned and then toasting him on his way. His funeral will be in Manila on Sunday 19th.
I would be interested to receive any information about Peter which would help me put together an obituary that would honour him appropriately.
Thanks
Jeremy Simpson
Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines
+63 918 903 4226
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I went digging in the PPRuNe archives, looked behind the bar etc to see what I could find about the Life of Sharpie.
Came up with at least one highlight of the little man's career HERE.
Photos of that momentuous event at which Sharpie was the MC HERE.
Found a photo! "Biggles" Sinclair and Sharpie!
(Apologies for the image size and thanks to who ever took the photo.)
Came up with at least one highlight of the little man's career HERE.
Photos of that momentuous event at which Sharpie was the MC HERE.
Found a photo! "Biggles" Sinclair and Sharpie!
(Apologies for the image size and thanks to who ever took the photo.)
Silly Old Git
I miss old Sharpie chipping in and correcting me with a swift email 
So here goes with a Sharpie tale and if I get it wrong and get an email from the old bugger I'll let you all know
In the early 70's Sharpie somehow got a start with Air new Zealand on the DC8
During the course, there was a little drinky poos knees up with the chaps (cheps?)
During a conversation with Sharpie, an ex RNZAF Rodney knobs brays to Sharpie
"I say old chep, I cant recall what squadron you where on?"
Sharpie replied
" I wasnt on any bloody squadron sonny, I was chucking chook **** out of the hole in the bottom of a Fletcher, while you where still ****ting your pants"
Needless to say he never successfully completed the course and much to everyones gain, returned to TPNG
So here goes with a Sharpie tale and if I get it wrong and get an email from the old bugger I'll let you all know
In the early 70's Sharpie somehow got a start with Air new Zealand on the DC8
During the course, there was a little drinky poos knees up with the chaps (cheps?)
During a conversation with Sharpie, an ex RNZAF Rodney knobs brays to Sharpie
"I say old chep, I cant recall what squadron you where on?"
Sharpie replied
" I wasnt on any bloody squadron sonny, I was chucking chook **** out of the hole in the bottom of a Fletcher, while you where still ****ting your pants"
Needless to say he never successfully completed the course and much to everyones gain, returned to TPNG
