I first met Robert Rudhall at the Great Warbirds Air display in the late 80’s, our meeting was no fluke, Robert had kindly responded to a classified ad I had placed in Flypast regarding the Battle of Britain film.
From that initial meeting a strong friendship grew, over the years I got to know that there was far more to Robert than the Battle of Britain film. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Robert, if he could help someone he would, whatever the task set.
Although I have enjoyed going to numerous airshows across the UK this year, I have greatly missed the company of RR, many a dull moment at DX was enlivened by his razor sharp comments, and anecdotes of his earlier preservation involvements, from his time at Skyfame and CARG, thru his work with Aircaft Illustrated, Aeroplane Monthly and finally Key publishing and Flypast.
Melvin mentioned earlier about Robs hatred of flying in anything other than a Lancster, reminded me that Rob is one of a very select few to have flown on both the BBMF and CWH Lancs.
The one aspect of Robert that I will always remember will be his enthusiasm, after attending airshows for close on 40 years the interest never waned, wether he was standing in a muddy field or on a Flypast asignment flying with John Fairey.
For me Robert was an inspiration, but above all he was one of lifes true gentleman.
Septic.
Gary Brown.
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