Leif Harding

[Prop Jockey]

Very, very, sad news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Rich

[tonymadge]

What a great loss to his family and friends, he was no age and was always helpful.
Another good man departs this earth

[DaveB]

..he was no age

No, forgive me for not posting his age.. Leif was 58 on 10.1.11.

ATB
DaveB

[Paul K]

What sad and shocking news. Leif always came across as a hugely likeable bloke who was always so helpful. How terrible, thoughts are with his family.

[TobyV]

I was quite shocked when I spotted this on FB, I think it was just his dates appearing in his profile image. I chatted to him quite a lot a few yars ago when I was more active in flight simming, great, interesting guy and I know he cared deeply about his young son

I'm probably not the best person to ask for advice in the case of bereavements, and so would like the opinion of others on here. Do you think it would be a nice idea to send his wife a link to this thread so she can see how many people here knew Leif and spent time in our "little virtual FS world" with him?

[Paul K]

I think that would be an excellent idea,Toby. She might not want to look right now, but in time it may bring a her a little happiness to know how well he was liked here.

[TSR2]

I like the idea Toby. Maybe we should leave it a few weeks though? I've never been very good with these kind of things. I just really feel for his wee son. I know Leif absolutely loved his father. its just very difficult to know what to say.

[decapod]

Totally stunned! He helped me find my way when I stared with FS modelling and was the hub of the design groups over at britsm.

I really regret not having finished the luton for him to see, he would have enjoyed it.

[Dev One]

Yes, he was truly inspirational, getting people to create aircraft & scenery that they would probably never have thought of doing themselves. Most of my small amount of creations were inspired ( nagged on?) by Leif. We were only commenting the other day that I probably worked with his father on the C5A Galaxy wing in Southall in the '60's.
He will be sadly missed.
Rest well Leif.
Sincere condolences to Stacey & to Tag.
Keith

[Molyned]

Echoed Keith.
Having seen some of my early efforts, he encouraged me to keep building and improving and persuaded me to publish.
Nothing more I feel like saying at present except I've lost a personal friend there.
Dave M(oly)