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Old but not bold 23rd Aug 2011 01:15

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.

airspace alpha 23rd Aug 2011 03:07

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

Ian Cognito 23rd Aug 2011 10:31

You were a top man Bill..
Way too early to go...
RIP

PA39 24th Aug 2011 00:14

End of an era and the passing of an icon.

Best Rate 25th Aug 2011 01:48

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

kimwestt 25th Aug 2011 07:22

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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