Richard Grace

Oh bugger, what bloody sad news. 

What sad news. That family has had more than its fair share of pain. RIP Richard.

Just glad he got to see the Tempest fly, a most fitting tribute to his engineering skills. So sad at such a young age

vintage aviation will be all the poorer for his loss. RIP

Shocking news, absolutely shocking. Such a gifted pilot and engineer, and so knowledgeable and tenacious in getting things done. Just like his father, Nick, a true breath of fresh air when he entered the warbird scene but tragically yet again taken well before his time. Dear oh dear. 

Condolences to his family and friends!

Really bad job, I am very sorry to hear this he was no age at all. Sorry for him and all of his family, a very tragic thing to happen to a young person.

So sad – a lovely guy and very talented engineer 🙁

What an absolute shame.

Blue skies, Richard.

So sad. I can’t think of anything to say – that hasn’t already been said here….

RIP Richard.

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OMG , R I P and once again to the Grace family.Too young , can’t believe it. 

Desperately sad news to receive this morning.  He illness was known about, but in the absence of other information, one simply hoped for the best. Richard sounded in good spirits commentating at the Sywell summer show, which was very encouraging.

More than just a pilot, though he was that too, he was an entrepreneur,  an engineer, an ambassador for historic flying, and should have had years ahead of him, as one of the leading figures keeping alive the spirit of operating and displaying legendary historic aircraft.

Like Mark Hanna, he had been brought up almost with avgas in his blood,  where your destiny is to get to know the family Spitfire, and use it as a spring board to carve out a leading role in the high octane world of warbirds and their restoration. Like Mark, he was one a the people we could  ill-afford to lose,  both taken from us in their fortieth year. RIP Richard.

Yes, it’s on the Grace Spitfire Facebook page. Very sorry to hear that, especially as I thought I’d seen ML407 this morning.

What can you say?

Very sad news for the whole community but especially the Air Leasing family. Blue Skies.