Mark Hanna

“From the Heart”: –

Cheers

Paul

Wow.

Ray & Mark – Spitfires: –

Cheers

Paul

Crikey – 19 years. Doesn’t seem like yesterday. I was working at Historic Flying at the time, and took a call from OFMC that morning with the news. Nothing was the same again.

I met Mark briefly at Duxford when he was coming out of one of the hangars he seemed very nice and quite talkative it was a terrible shame we lost him as he would have bought his fantastic talents to newer highs if he had more time of this I am sure, RIP.

Curlyboy

I’d heard less than complimentary words used about his time undergoing flying training, how I wish I’d asked Ray (his dad) if there was any truth in the rumours when both were still with us.
I chatted with Ray last at Biggin Hill in 2005 after his brilliant display there. Lovely chap.

Always had time for people – and what a pilot!

A gifted pilot and the enthusiast’s friend. Thanks for the memories.

I remember reading the awful news in the paper next morning, and feeling shocked and numb.

Mark was an inspiration, and one of the best, but of course, he had a great mentor.

Photo by Tudor Owen

Mid 90’s me thinks Christer .

That watch on his wrist looks like a Breitling to me. A commercial picture from the era of the Breitling Fighters?

There was “amateur footage” on the New Zealand TV news of the accident, I remember being in tears watching it as he was an idol for me growing up. Just recently I watched a video on YouTube – narrated by Bernard Chabbert – featuring interviews with him and Ray about MH434 and flying in general, as well as one of him taking Sarah for a spin in their Phantom.

I never got to meet him or see him fly in person, but he is very much missed. Thanks for posting, Anna.

I found this photo a few weeks ago online, I hope someone knows who took the photo so credit can be given.

That P40 display in the video,so much accuracy,precision,high energy safe aerobatics,smooth and controlled low flying and that landing-just superb.

My earliest recollection of seeing Mark fly, was when he flew the P-40 at Henlow.

There was “amateur footage” on the New Zealand TV news of the accident, I remember being in tears watching it as he was an idol for me growing up. Just recently I watched a video on YouTube – narrated by Bernard Chabbert – featuring interviews with him and Ray about MH434 and flying in general, as well as one of him taking Sarah for a spin in their Phantom.

I never got to meet him or see him fly in person, but he is very much missed. Thanks for posting, Anna.

I found this photo a few weeks ago online, I hope someone knows who took the photo so credit can be given.

I have a copy of this picture I have just found , it was sent to me by the late Robert Rudhall.

Thanks to all that contributed to this thread.

RIP Louis McQuade

Just learned former RAF & OFMC friend of Marks, Louis McQuade passed away on the same date as Mark.
Blue skies to both gents

Thanks for posting the pilot notes Duggy. A fascinating insight into flying these aircraft and some very interesting comparisons between types.

If you have more I for one would be keen to read them.

E

I do not hopefully other members can assist.
And I too would like to read them.
ATB Duggy

To watch Mark’s displays was a pleasure & a thrill, to meet him in person was a great privilege, an absolute gentleman, he will be remembered not only for his skill as a pilot, but also for his friendly & respectful personality. My thanks to you Flygirl for starting this thread.

Regards, Rich.

Thanks for posting the pilot notes Duggy. A fascinating insight into flying these aircraft and some very interesting comparisons between types.

If you have more I for one would be keen to read them.

E

Who is that with Ray Hanna ? Alan Partridge surely ?

Ray, Mark and the super smooth P-40 display…from the best seat in town.

Mark