Bob Cutter

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<p>It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Robert (Bob) Cutter, who passed away on 29th August.</p> <p>Bob was a founder member of the Felbridge Flyers Radio Control Model Club in 1979. Bob joined the BMFA South East Area Committee in 1982 as Chairman until 2013 when he stood down, over … Read More

Raymond Monks 1928 – 2018

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<p>On March 25<sup>th,</sup> British aeromodelling lost not only one of its most celebrated national and international competitors but one of the very few remaining links to our beginnings before World War 2. Ray Monks built his first models at the age of seven or eight during the 1930’s- free flight, of course, there was nothing … Read More

Chris Moynihan

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<p>It is my sad duty to report the death of recently retired BMFA Chairman, Chris Moynihan, who passed away at his home on 6<sup>th</sup> February 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  Chris had been receiving treatment for some time but remained in good spirits and active as BMFA Chairman for as long as he … Read More

Terry Jones

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<table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>It is with great sadness that I am to inform you of the death of Terry Jones on Thursday 18th January 2018. Terry had been battling cancer for quite some time and became very ill last Sunday. Penny, Kate &amp; Lucy were all with him when he passed. Terry was a long … Read More

Syd Marshall

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<p>It is with sadness that we have to report the death of Mr Syd Marshall who had been the President of Boston Model Aero Club for the past 35 years and was one of the founder members in 1948.</p> <p>Syd served in the RAF as a flight engineer and flew 36 operations with Bomber Command … Read More

Dick Edmunds

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<p>Sadly we have to report that Dick Edmonds, known to many in the aero modeling world , passed away on 14<sup>th</sup> October 2017, aged 87.</p> <p>Dick was born and grew up in High Wycombe. As a young lad Dick was always keen on aircraft spotting, especially during the war years, when the town’s furniture industry … Read More

Brian Martin

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<p>North east flyer and Contest Secretary, Brian Martin, has died. Brian flew power models in all forms from the 50s to the late 70s, before switching to rubber, going on to feature in the British F1B team on several occasions. Brian didn't miss a single free flight contest season in over 50 years, before stepping … Read More

Norman Butcher FSMAE 1928 – 2017

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<p><strong>Norman Butcher FSMAE; 15.10.1928 – 13.08.2017</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Norman Butcher FSMAE at the age of 89.</p> <p>A prolific and successful aeromodeller, Norman always had two ambitions, the first being to earn a living from the model trade and the second to achieve success … Read More

BILL DRAPER 1934 – 2017

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<p>It is my sad duty to report the passing of a great model flyer,friend and club mate,  Bill Draper.</p> <p>Bills achievements in F2B were. legendary. With his own design Superhawk He won the gold trophy at</p> <p>The British Nationals 9 times.Was British Team member in F2B over 3 decades and became European champion in1989</p> <p>For these … Read More

Trevor Plumbe

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<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