Did Anyone Know my Father? (Michael Twite, former FlyPast Ed)

It’s another one of those split links that appeared a few months ago.

SPAM ALERT! I wouldnt touch that link with a bargepole!

Good news. Surely the exhibition will be extremely crowded. You need to save information to use when needed.

https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=214626 solar smash

Oh no, that is shocking to read. 

So the facebook page which  I referenced above was the right one,  but untouched for seven years…

R I P Kieron. 

There’s some discussion of The Mike Twite Trophy on here: https://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=214626

In a post from Mike’s daughter, Michaela, she mentions her brother having taken his own life in 2017.  

It would be surprising if Kieron were to drop in and see this request, as he is not a regular contributor.

You could try a private message on Facebook, which has just one Kieron Twite ( age looks about right) 

Or leave a message with the Varsity Commemorative group, and I am fairly sure Kieron or Michaela will get it.

https://varsitywj897.wixsite.com/varsity-wj897/contact

Dear Kieron

I would like to talk to you about Ferrari automobiles and your father’s involvement with them.

My email address is theowinstone@googlemail.com

Many thanks

Theo

Hi Kieron
Only just seen your note. I worked with your dad from 1968-1972 on a book ‘Prototype’ and as a member of the CAR magazine art staff (my first job after art school). He was hugely helpful and good to work with. Do please get in touch [01580 212 529] if you’d like to chat or meet up. Best regards

Classic Aircraft IIRC. I’ve got a copy of it around somewhere.

Yes, it was a WH Smith publication (1980).

I met Mike on a number of occasions (at air shows) and he always had time to talk, even to the likes of me 😮 –

Can’t top what’s already been said- a great man in his field.

The fore runner to Flypast was Classic Aircraft.

Mike Twite was one of the most respected individuals involved n the promotion of aircraft preservation.

It was avery sad day when he lost his life with the others in the crash of the Varsity.

Mike supported preservations efforts both little and small and was well known to many of us who have been involved since the 1970’s when the movement was not as large as it is today.

You should be very proud of your father as he is held in high regard by all those who met him

I seem to remember there was one edition of a magazine, a try out (pilot)with a different title, prior to Flypast No 1, which initially was bi-monthly.

Mark12

Classic Aircraft IIRC. I’ve got a copy of it around somewhere.

Kieron,

I never knew your father, but from what I have read, he was very well regarded. His legacy in FlyPast is a very valuable one, and has been influential in the aviation preservation arena, and I am sure many people would confirm that their interest was fostered by the publication.

The loss your family suffered must have been immeasurable, and I know from first-hand experience the effects of bereavement on a young child. I hope that you can look back over twenty four years, and feel that some order and peace did eventually come back into your lives. As we come to an age to have children of our own, the need to know/understand our parents become more relevant.

As an aside, is the Mike Twite trophy still in circulation? I think FlyPast had a photo of your mother presenting it to the first winner.

Very best wishes with your search.

Hello Kieron,

I knew your father, but not too well

When he first edited Flypast he invited me to contribute regular Spitfire chit-chat.

I seem to remember there was one edition of a magazine, a try out (pilot) with a different title, prior to Flypast No 1, which initially was bi-monthly.

Mark12