Obituaries

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Gordon Cornell, one of the great characters of UK aeromodelling, has died peacefully at the age of 88. Probably as famous for his eccentric personality as for his enormous talent as an engineer and craftsman, Gordon&rsquo;s whole life was lived in model aviation, from his professional involvement with FROG … Read More

<p>Ray Jones</p> <p>Model flying lost one of its larger than life characters when Ray Jones passed away 3^rdFebruary 2015.</p> <p>Ray started to fly model aircraft as a young man as well as full size flying when he gained his PPL and also flew gliders. Some years ago he build a microlight for a friend and … Read More

<p>I am sad to report that Ivan Goodchild passed away suddenly on Sunday 8th May whilst taking part in an LMA Fly in at Binham, Norfolk. He had just finished flying his beloved B17, said he felt a bit funny, sat down and passed away. Paramedics were called and the East Anglian Air Ambulance attended … Read More

<p>A much loved and respected quiet powerhouse of the Waltham Chase Aeromodellers and Southern Area BMFA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday 1st April 2017. His early career as engineering officer in the boiler rooms full of asbestos on cargo vessels had ultimately taken its toll.</p> <p> </p> <p>Steve was one of … Read More

<p>Mike Knapp, Chairman of the Beaufort Model Flying Club, passed away on 11^th August 2019 aged 84 after a short illness. The Beaufort MFC was formed in the early 70s and steadily expanded to become one of the largest in the Western Area. Mike joined the club in the early 80s and, with his son … Read More

<p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">It is with great sadness that we report the death of our long-term Patron, HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prince Philip became Patron of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers (now trading as BMFA) in 1957 and<span style="color:#1f497d">,</span> despite relinquishing … Read More

<p>It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of Bob (Robert) Mahoney on Sunday 22nd February 2015. Further information and tributes to follow.</p>

<p>Members of Halton and District Model Flying Club learned with much sadness of the death of their Club Honorary President Norman Martindale who passed away in hospital on May 5th 2016 after a short illness. Norman had faced challenging health problems in recent years with characteristic stoicism and courage. The loss of a leg and … Read More

<p>It is with great sadness that the Mansfield club announce the death of the one time secretary Trevor Plumbe age 69, Trevor had been a very keen aero modeller for many years, &amp; was at home mainly with F3A Aerobatics, which he took a very active part in at club level &amp; also as a … Read More

<p>On Thursday 19th of September Les Ormrod, a long time member of our club, died after a short  stay in hospital. Les  was a very friendly person who easily got along with everyone. Les had varied interests, but his main passion was aircraft of which he had a large collection. I  don't think  there was … Read More