I heard today the very sad news that Mike Llewellyn had passed away at the age of 71.
One of the true pioneers of aviation archaeology and aircraft preservation.
RIP Mike.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends and all the members of the Kent Battle of Britain Museum Hawkinge.
The following statement was released by the Kent Battle Of Britain Museum.
The Trustees and Volunteers of The Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Trust are sad to announce that Mike Llewellyn M.B.E, Founder & Curator of the Museum, has died after a long illness, on October 16th 2013 at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Further details regarding his funeral, and a subsequent memorial at the Museum, will be announced in due course.
Thank you.
By: Septic - 6th November 2013 at 23:30
The BBC South East News covered Mike’s funeral today.
Go to 18.57
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03gf6h6/South_East_Today_06_11_2013/
Septic
By: Septic - 5th November 2013 at 22:04
Mike’s funeral is tomorrow this is from the Kent Battle of Britain Museum’s Face Book page.
Following the sad death of the Museum’s curator and founder, Mike Llewellyn M.B.E, we can now give those of you who may wish to attend his funeral some details about the day. The service will be held at Hawkinge Crematorium on Wednesday 6th November, 2:00pm. Mike will be carried on the back of his beloved Leyland Cub fire engine, lined by the museums volunteers for the short journey to the cremato…rium, setting off from the museum at 1:45pm. Weather dependant, the service will be accompanied by a flypast from a Spitfire & Hurricane. Mike has requested that no flowers are to be sent and would prefer anyone wishing to do so to make a donation to The Kent Battle of Britain Museum trust. If you have any further questions then please feel free to get in touch. Thank you.
By: hawker1966 - 20th October 2013 at 20:14
Very Sad news,
I would like to give “My sincerest condolences to his family and friends and all the members of the Kent Battle of Britain Museum Hawkinge.”
A very knowledgeable Gentleman who will be greatly missed by me personally,as he really brought it home the stories of the Battle of Britain,he had put his life into making one of the greatest memorials for the few,The Battle of Britain Museum.
Mike i will miss your face at the entrance to the museum.
A big Thank you for all you did. R.I.P.
Brad.
By: charliehunt - 20th October 2013 at 12:17
I have already posted but I have to endorse everything you have so perfectly written, both about Mike and the museum.
By: xtangomike - 20th October 2013 at 12:03
Sad to hear of Mike’s passing after such a long fight with his health.
He was a true pioneer in the aviation archaeology world, and one of the ‘characters ‘ who enthused me with his early museum collection before Hawkinge.
His outspoken single mindedness concerning other collectors and vendors of B of B relics, caused rifts and disagreements, but no one could take away the result of his life’s work at Hawkinge.
Therein lies the largest, most comprehensive collection of B of B artefacts in the world, and as such will hopefully remain as a memorial to that era of 1940 and Mike Llewellyn MBE.
By: ladybegood - 19th October 2013 at 20:03
RIP
By: Rocketeer - 18th October 2013 at 22:15
It is sad indeed. The museum is an awesome legacy and worthy tribute to the Few and indeed, now Mike too.
By: charliehunt - 18th October 2013 at 21:17
That’s very sad. One of my favourite small museums at which I seem to discover something new every visit.
By: TonyT - 18th October 2013 at 20:56
🙁 condolences to his family and friends
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