By: Mark9 - 27th September 2005 at 21:00
Never met him myself but I agree with everyone on here. We do miss him doing what he did best, every inch the professional. Dare I say it? a display pilot’s display pilot.
Yes! You Dare 😉 😉 Anna 😉
By: Napier Sabre - 27th September 2005 at 20:59
A pilot who was always a joy to watch as a younger me. very much miss his displays. RIP.
By: mike currill - 27th September 2005 at 20:51
Never met him myself but I agree with everyone on here. We do miss him doing what he did best, every inch the professional. Dare I say it? a display pilot’s display pilot.
By: andycap - 27th September 2005 at 14:44
RIP Mark,I will never forget seeing you fly at goodwood a few years back, a truly wonderful chap from an amazing family, i always like to think that mark is sitting up there somewhere watching as his dad carries on doing what he does best.
By: Dave Homewood - 27th September 2005 at 13:59
I never had the pleasure to meet Mark Hanna properly, no more than a hello on the flightline when he was at Wigram with the Avenger, but I did see him display aircraft here in NZ on a number of occasions. He was a terrific pilot, like his father.
It is interesting how well known both became even to the NZ public due to their trips out here for shows. A lot of people have heard of the Hannas because they often took the time to do interviews for local media, etc, and they always came across as good genuine chaps with a sense of humour and a love for their work. People you wanted to know or support.
It was as big a shock here as in the UK no doubt when we learned of the tragedy. I won’t forget the TV news report. Mark, and his Dad, are the tyes of celebrities we can all genuinely admire, and perhaps aspire to be like in life, not like the so-called celebs of today.
RIP Mark – you gave a lot of joy to the world
By: Airline owner - 27th September 2005 at 12:17
fair enough, I understand
By: barrythemod - 27th September 2005 at 11:18
it is still upsetting for some.
Amen
By: Arm Waver - 27th September 2005 at 11:12
He lost his life following the crash of G-BOML HA.112 Buchon in Spain on a positioning flight. Do a search in the historic forum and you’ll find the details.
I’ll not go into them here as they have been done before and it is still upsetting for some.
By: Airline owner - 27th September 2005 at 10:54
Mark as in Mark Hanna…
I gathered that but what happened??? An air crash or what
By: barrythemod - 27th September 2005 at 09:11
Had many a special moment watching him doing what he did best.May his spirit soar above our heads forever.
R.I.P.
By: Arm Waver - 27th September 2005 at 08:49
Mark as in Mark Hanna…
By: Airline owner - 27th September 2005 at 08:02
sorry for sounding obnoxious but whos Mark?
RIP whoever you are.
By: 92fis - 27th September 2005 at 00:06
Only seems like yesterday since he graced the skies of Duxford. Much missed.
By: Arm Waver - 26th September 2005 at 14:21
Is it really 6 years…
RIP Mark and thanks…
Sign In
September 26, 2005 at 11:46 am