Very tragic and ironic that after all the flying as both an instructor and a fighter pilot and the close calls that come with that line of work, his life is ended in a car accident.
Charlie was a great guy, always enthusiastic about any cause and always had time to speak with people.
At this years Ed Russell Show, I made sure that I took some time to climb up the announcers tower where Charlie could always be found, just to have a chat
I brought along the log book for my Fleet Finch and had him sign the back page as well as listing the EFTS where he learned to fly on Finches and his Spitfire Sq #. He was glad to do it.
I thank him for that and for doing his part during the war.
He was both humble and gracious.
A great Canadian and a National Treasure.
May he rest in peace.

Keep’em flying Charlie

fleet16b