My grandfather was at Charterhouse with John Derry. They used to bunk off and watch the Gauntletts at Farnborough.

It is nice to hear Anthony Richards being remembered too. Flight Test Engineers/observers are often forgotten – many have lost their lives, and sadly as witnessed recently, still do.

The fact that they are buried together is poignant too. Where are they buried John?

Beautiful!

very nice!

Cool Andy! I remember him walking around Tangers AJ in his big suit with his young lady (or a young lady) who was very petite. Very gruff…….especially when he cam to my stall….On the other hand, Nick Grace was a nice chap….I remember chatting to him about oil pressure gauges I had, he then looked at his watch…dashed out whilst saying keep your ears out in 30 mins. Sure enough, he returned in the Spit over the marquee….TWTD!

Indeed, I have quite a stock of lovely old component adverts….never was good to put the address on them!!!

I was at the Museum, as we put the Hunter’s tail back on…..and saw her flyby….pity

I saw him at GOML 2007, just after he landed in Ina Macon Belle…..jolly nice chap.