Bill pased away peacefully on Tuesday 4th December 2018

He was a highly esteemed, long serving member of NDMAC, always immaculately turned out with collar and tie and shoes polished.

1927   -   2018

Generous to a fault, his mind was sharp as a razor despite his 90 odd birthdays and his hearing difficulties, which he never allowed to isolate him.  A gentleman of the 'old school', I never heard him say a word against anyone and he was always interested to hear the latest Club news.

Bill flew regularly up until the last couple of years, under the tutelage of Michael, with the aid of his buddy system.  He wasn't the greatest fan of electric propulsion, much preferring smoke and noise, and was determined, to the end, to get that elusive 'A' certificate.  On his other liking for smoke, he would say that it was easy to give up the habit, but it was even easier to re-start!

After Bill's road accident a few years ago, Michael, at no small gift of time and effort, also provided his much appreciated and caring transport to and from Kirkistown and other Club events.

Bill was a great example for us all and will be very sadly missed.

G Elliott