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Old 23rd Aug 2011, 01:15
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Vale Bill Bennett

Leslie William Bennett.
Just been advised that good friend and well known YMMB identity Bill Bennett passed away at the weekend aged 84.
Very popular and good friend to all he knew.
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A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at the Royal Victorian Aero Club on Friday 26th at 2pm: See Herald Sun:
Leslie William (Bill) Bennett Obituary: View Leslie Bennett's Obituary by Herald Sun

Should be a big one- he was so well known thoughout the country
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You were a top man Bill..
Way too early to go...
RIP
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End of an era and the passing of an icon.
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Bill,

I Still remember you showing me the DH82 model in the A-Frame at MB. And a couple of flights in BEN to boot!

Fly high mate and thanks for your encouragement over the years, I'll be there on Friday to raise a glass to you...

BR
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A True Gentleman

Bill was one of the most likeable and honest people ever. I had the pleasure of doing some aircraft deals with Bill in the Schutt days, just prior to the Ted Sent era.
Rest peacefully Bill.
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