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Vale Colonel LK (Keith) Hatfield DFC AM (US)

My grandfather Colonel Lk Hatfield Managing director of Groupair and Casey Airfield Berwick from 1968 to 1994, Passed away today peacefully at the age of 94.
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A first class gentleman. I'll never forget him at the Red Baron Balls.
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RIP
A gentleman who introduced a lot to aviation
Condolences to Elsa and the rest of the family
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Indeed a sad day . Keith was a unique gentleman and a raconteur and through his exploits he has enriched the lives of so many. What a great innings! Best to Elsa and family.
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A true gentleman RIP
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here is a piece he wrote detailing some of his experiences doing FAC work in Korea

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My grandfather had loads of mates everywhere! ill post details of the funeral when they are finalized.
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Fond memories of Berwick and Keith. Salut!
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S&S, will you post funeral details please?
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will do as soon as they are finalized
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The funeral details are

10 am this Friday 15 november at
Le Pines Chapel 1048 Whitehorse Rd (Cnr Linsley Street) Box Hill. Wake follows at the Upton Room Box Hill RSL Nelson Street Box Hill.
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