Bob Meager 1935-2014

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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px;"> </span> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Robert Lawrence Meager, known to friends and family as Bob, was born on July 16, 1935 and lived in </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Sheffield</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: … Read More

John Roper (SLEC)

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<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

Brian Hilliard 1938 – 29/12/2016

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<p>Brian was not a nationally known figure in the aero modelling world other than a couple of mentions in some modelling magazines but was a tremendous example of someone who refused to let enormous obstacles stop him from enjoying life to the full. Brian was severely injured in a motorcycle crash at the age of … Read More

Raymond Monks 1928 – 2018

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<p>On March 25<sup>th,</sup> British aeromodelling lost not only one of its most celebrated national and international competitors but one of the very few remaining links to our beginnings before World War 2. Ray Monks built his first models at the age of seven or eight during the 1930’s- free flight, of course, there was nothing … Read More

Richard (Dick) Place

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<p>Richard (Dick) Place.</p> <p>It is on occasions like these that people often take stock of things that have happened in the past, and realise how quickly time, and years have slipped by.</p> <p>It was with great sadness that I report of the passing of one of the all-time quiet legends from our control line section … Read More

Roy Yeabsley

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<p>After a long spell in a Perth Western Australia hospital, renowned free flight glider flier, Roy Yeabsley passed away on August 21st 2014.</p> <p>Roy was a member of the well known Croydon DMAC in the 40's and 50's, becoming one of the country's leading glider exponents of the time, his Revenge A2 design being nominated … Read More

Peter Freebrey, FSMAE

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<p>It is with regret and sadness that we inform you of the death of Peter Freebrey Fellow who passed away on Wednesday 4th November 2015, following several years of deteriorating health. Peters’ contribution to SMAE/BMFA was enormous.</p> <p>Peter had been a keen aeromodeller for all of his life and became a Fellow of the SMAE/BMFA … Read More

Clive Weller

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<p>Clive passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2016 aged 74.</p> <p>He was a dedicated and respected Aerobatic Modeller, Flyer and Designer for more than 50 years.</p> <p>He was an active member of the BMFA, GBRCAA and many local model flying clubs.</p> <p>He leaves behind a wife Valerie and daughter Karen.</p>

Bob Cutter

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<p>It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Robert (Bob) Cutter, who passed away on 29th August.</p> <p>Bob was a founder member of the Felbridge Flyers Radio Control Model Club in 1979. Bob joined the BMFA South East Area Committee in 1982 as Chairman until 2013 when he stood down, over … Read More

PETER KING 11-8-40 to 23-8-20

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<p>PETER KING  11-8-40 to 23-8-20</p> <p>Born during the Blitz, Peter King joined the Surbiton club in 1952 and placed third in the Frog Junior free-flight contest at the Nats the year after, at the age of 13. He later joined Croydon &amp; DMAC but at the same time taught himself clarinet and alto sax, developing … Read More