Obituary – Peter Shaw

25/10/2025By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

It is with very much sadness and regret, but nevertheless the duty of Surrey Radio Control Club to report the passing of Peter Shaw, a much valued member of the club for many, many years who was also a serving member of the Club Committee. Peter was an accomplished flyer as well as a very … Read More

Maureen Nicholls, Hon Member.

07/03/2025By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

It is with deep sadness we report the passing of Maureen Nicholls, Honorary Member, who passed away on 6th February 2025. Maureen was the very supportive wife of Henry J Nicholls, Fellow, (Deceased) The funeral has been arranged for 24th March at 12:30 Fenland Crematorium Knights End Road March Fenland Cambridgeshire PE15 0YJ

Maurice Doyle, FSMAE

22/10/2024By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

Maurice Doyle, FSMAE It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Maurice Doyle, FSMAE on Saturday 19th October after a short illness. Dearly loved partner of Norma, much loved husband of the late Helen, father of Nicola and Philip and grandfather of Anna, Charlie, Lucy, Amy and Rachel. Following a private family … Read More

Robin Innes Gowler FSMAE – 1933-2023

09/12/2023By BMFA CEOObituaries

It is with great sadness that we report the death of our former Chairman, Robin Gowler, Fellow.  Robin passed away peacefully at home on Friday 8th December with his wife Poppy at his side. Robin began experimenting with radio control in the 1940s. Thirty years later, Robin joined the Ramsey Model Aero Club and progressed … Read More

KATH WATSON FSMAE – BMFA VICE-PRESIDENT 1938-2023

14/09/2023By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

It is with great sadness that we report the death of our Vice-President and former Chairman, Kath Watson FSMAE who has passed away after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Her fourteen years as Chairman, the second longest term in our history, saw several key innovations including the acquisition of Chacksfield House, the requirement for all … Read More

Tony Hooper MBE (1941 – 2023)

07/04/2023By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sad passing of Tony Hooper on Thursday 30th March 2023. Having developed an interest in aviation at an early age, he remained an aeromodeller throughout his life, serving the Large Model Association as the co-ordinator of their over 20kg Scheme (including being the point … Read More

Mike Proctor, FSMAE, 1946 – 2022

02/12/2022By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

Mike was a talented flyer, builder and organiser.  His flying and building started like many of his generation in the late 50’s early 60’s honing his skills on Free Flight models of all descriptions. Mike moved to York, and trained as a Teacher, becoming Head of Craftwork at a local school. No doubt the Students … Read More

Tony Shortell – 1932 – 2021

28/07/2022By BMFAAdministratorObituaries

Why do we take part in hobbies, past times, and sport? Out of work activities allow us to get away from the stresses and strains of the real world and meet people in a social environment. We make friends, often for life, with people who share common interests and passion. Most of us will have … Read More

Ken Sheppard – 1926-2013

20/05/2021By BMFAAdministratorObituaries No Comments

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; color: #000000;"> </span> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ken, a Life Member of the Marquis Model Flying Club, passed away on 3</span><sup><span style="font-size: 13px;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-size: 16px;"> December at the age of 87 Ken was not only a founder member of the Club but … Read More

Graham Lynn MBE FSMAE

20/05/2021By BMFAAdministratorObituaries No Comments

<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