Very new old boy

[bmwbaurman]

Hello all

This is to let you all know that my father Ralph (auster) who started this intriguing post, passed away on Friday 16th April aged 80. He had been diagnosed only 3 weeks before with pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver, so this was all very sudden and unexpected. We thought he would go on to 100.

I know he got a lot of enjoyment from this forum. He is sadly missed.

Nigel

[Paul K]

Sincerest condolences to you and your family, Nigel. Ralph documented so much of his aviation career here for us, and it was a hugely enjoyable read. All the very best to you at this sad time.

Paul Kirkland

[Garry Russell]

Nello Nigel

So sorry to read this.

My thought and condolences to you all at this difficult time.

Thank you for letting us know

[DelP]

Hello Nigel,

I'm deeply saddened to hear the news.

I'd had contact with your father on various occasions and he seemed to me like an interested, as well as interesting, individual.

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Best regards,

Derek

[T6flyer]

Dear Nigel,

So sorry to read this, I am also deeply saddened by your news.

Your Father and myself corresponded a lot over the last couple of years as I have done a lot of flying in his Auster AOP9. It was his love for this aeroplane that brought him here as a Japanese gentleman had released an early example and much work was required to bring up to a presentable standard in the way that it flew. Recently Ralph assisted myself, Dave Molyneaux and all at another website in producing an extremely accurate AOP9, which is in fact his aeroplane, as the panel is from G-BDFH. He was over the moon when it was completed and his own simulator version also wore the colours of his old mount.

My thought and condolences to you all at this difficult time.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Pengelly

[Filonian]

Very sorry to hear your sad news Nigel.

Take comfort from all the happy memories you must have of your father.

My thought and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.


Graham Child.

[TSR2]

Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Nigel. He always seemed such a nice chap. Please accept my sincere condolences.

[DaveB]

Terribly saddened to hear of your loss Nigel.. it was very thoughtful of you to let us all know.

Our sincerest thoughts to you and your family.

Best regards

DaveB

[Bridon Bear]

Likewise, so sorry to hear this news....our condolences and thoughts to all his family at this sad time. His regular postings on the subject were always greaty read by us all and were an inspiration to others.

Brian G

[petermcleland]

Nigel,

Very sad to hear of Ralph's passing...I enjoyed his writing very much...He had a way of telling of his experiences that would enthuse any pilot and I know that all here were gripped by his wonderful stories. We will miss him.

Best Regards,

Peter McLeland.