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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: IanB on September 29, 2015, 12:58:55 AM

Title: Sad news for UK airshow fans
Post by: IanB on September 29, 2015, 12:58:55 AM

I got a call yesterday from a very close friend in the UK to inform me of the passing of Brian Lecomber, world renowned aerobatic pilot and owner of Firebird Aerobatics. He flew well over 2,000 displays during his career, and won many awards including the Steedman Display Sword for best UK display at the Air Tattoo in Fairford in 1996, and the Shell Trophy for best team display at Biggin Hill and Best Overall Display at Waddington, both in 2001. I'm proud to have known Brian for many years and counted him as a friend - we shared many a Sunday evening in the local pub playing dominoes and sinking a pint or two. He will be greatly missed.

Blue skies and tailwinds my friend.....

Ian

Title: Re: Sad news for UK airshow fans
Post by: coyotemagic on September 29, 2015, 01:34:56 AM

Sad new indeed, Ian.  Blue skies, Brian.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Sad news for UK airshow fans
Post by: ermeio on September 29, 2015, 06:35:20 AM

RIP Brian.

Title: Re: Sad news for UK airshow fans
Post by: GAJouette on September 29, 2015, 08:56:25 AM

  Ian,
Very sad news my old friend. Rest In Peace Brian and Blue Skys.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Sad news for UK airshow fans
Post by: Des on September 30, 2015, 03:04:09 PM

Very sad news indeed.

Des.