John Roper (SLEC)

20/05/2021By BMFAAdministratorObituaries No Comments

<p>I am so sorry to report the sad passing of former owner of SLEC and member of Gravesend Aero-Modelling Club 'John Roper’, who passed away on 16th July 2015. <br /> John for many years revolutionised model building with his plastic modelling accessories making life a whole lot easier for us all, and his products … Read More

Graham Lynn MBE FSMAE – Update

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<p>Further to the announcement of the death of Graham Lynn MBE FSMAE, we have now received confirmation of the funeral arrangements, which will take place on Wednesday 29<sup>th</sup> April.</p> <p>There will be a service of Remembrance and Memorial for Graham which will take place at Brampton Parish Church (St Mary Magdalene, PE28 4PF)at 2pm.</p> <p>Refreshments … Read More

Graham Lynn MBE FSMAE

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<p>It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Graham Lynn MBE FSMAE on the morning of 12<sup>th</sup> April.</p> <p>The contribution that Graham made to the model flying movement over many years was remarkable.  Having had a long career in the RAF (rising to the rank of Wing Commander) and serving … Read More

John Henderson FSMAE 1928-2015

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<p>His signature tune was contained within his telephone answering message <em>“Sorry John is not here to take your call. If it is to do with the Church or aeromodelling, please, please leave a message and John will get back to you.”</em> This message explained his wide range of friends. His work for the Church will … Read More

John Henderson FSMAE

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<p>It is with regret and sadness that we inform you of the death of John Henderson Fellow who passed away on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> March at St David’s Hospital Cardiff, following an inoperable brain tumour. John would have been 87 this year.</p> <p> </p> <p>John was elected to Fellowship in 1995 and served on the Executive Committee … Read More

Paul Cousens

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<p>It is with great sadness that Helipad Scale Model Helicopter Club announces the loss of one of our great characters, Paul Cousens, who passed away after a short illness in February. Always so full of life, banter and with his dry sense of humour; Paul,will be sadly missed by our club. Paul showed such enthusiasm … Read More

Bill Tarn

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<p>It is with great sadness that Basingstoke Model Aero Club announces a vacancy. The untimely and sudden passing of club member Bill Tarn has left a hole in the heart of the club. The successful applicant must have a wicked and mischievous sense of humour, be a valued club member, and friend to all.</p> <p>You … Read More

Robert (Bob) Mahoney

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<p>Robert (Bob to his friends) Mahoney passed away peacefully on Sunday February 22nd, after a short illness.</p> <p> </p> <p>Bob was one of those people of whom you might think 'been there, done everything' and in many ways that was true, for he led a varied and interesting life. He was also a stickler for detail … Read More

Ray Jones Obituary

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<p>Ray Jones</p> <p>Model flying lost one of its larger than life characters when Ray Jones passed away 3<sup>rd</sup>February 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