Dan Air Staff Remembered

15/06/2024

GLYNIS CARRODEGUAS. R.I.P.

We are sorry to share to following sad news from Jessica (eldest daughter of Glynis).

" It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Glynis Angela Jolly Carrodeguas. Glynis passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 18th May 2024 age 70, after a long battle with ill health.
Glynis joined Dan air out of Gatwick in 1975. She went on to work with British airways for many years before her retirement at 60.

Jessica O’Leary
(Glynis’ eldest daughter) "

R.I.P. Glynis.

13/06/2024

Capt. JOHN CRAIG. R.I.P.

We have received the following sad news from Capt. Robert Burgess that Capt. John Craig passed away on the 29th May 2024.
John was a Flt. Lt. in the R.A.F. before joining Dan-Air in 1977 on the HS 748 based in Aberdeen. If more information becomes available we will post it here.

R.I.P. John.

21/05/2024

Capt. JOHN HUTCHENCE. R.I.P.

We are very sorry to have to share with you the following message.

From Andrea (John's Stepdaughter),
" It is with deep sadness I write this email to inform you that Captain John Hutchence passed away in the early hours of this morning (3rd May 2024) "

And from Sally (John's Wife),
" Further to my Daughters email of 3rd May John’s funeral will be on Friday 7th June at 1300 hours at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium and afterwards at the Heathy Farm (Opposite Crematorium ). Address for both is Balcombe Road, Crawley, RH10 3NQ.
If attending could you please let us know (for numbers) on [email protected] (contact is Roger Cooper). "

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Having left the R.A.F. in 1974 John joined Dan-Air in 1976 on the Comet fleet then later moved to the 748 followed by the 146 fleets. John greatly supported our Association over the years attending many of our events and A.G.M.'s.

R.I.P. John.

16/05/2024

Capt. DAVID JENKINS. R.I.P.

We have received the following sad news from Capt. Chris Budd at Manchester.

"Fellow travellers,
I have received via Andy Pankhurst the sad news that our friend and colleague David Jenkins passed away on Wednesday evening, 8th May 2024. Many will remember David as a 111 training Captain, before Dan Air David was an RAF pilot. When I get funeral arrangement details I will pass them on.
Regards, Chris."

R.I.P. David.

Fellow travellers,
I have received from Andy Pankhurst the following information regarding David's funeral.
Chris.

David’s funeral is arranged for Monday, June 3rd at 14:00 at St Peter’s Church, Prestbury, SK10 4DG. There will be an afternoon buffet tea afterwards at Sutton Hall, Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, SK11 0HE. David’s close family will depart the church immediately following the service for a private committal, and will join us at Sutton Hall later.
It’s family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the East Cheshire Hospice, and the Funeral Directors are Brocklehursts. (There will probably be a video link.)

Fellow travellers,
The following information has come from Andy Pankhurst, regarding David's funeral.
Chris

For those who won’t be attending David’s funeral at St Peter’s Church, Prestbury, SK104DG on this coming Monday at 14:00, here is a link to the church’s website. Click on the link, then “Live’, then, if that doesn’t take you there immediately, “Latest”. It may be available after the event, but I’m not sure.

St Peters Prestbury Church youtube page.

11/05/2024

Capt. RICHARD BROWNIE. R. I. P.

We are very sorry to have to inform everyone that Capt. Richard Brownie sadly passed away on the 26th April 2024. Dick's career with Dan-Air started in February 1962 as a cadet officer flying many of the various aircraft types operated including the Heron, D.C.3, Ambassador, D.C.7, BAC 1-11, 727 & 737, and finally retiring, after moving to British Airways, to be able to carry on with his great enjoyment for sailing.
Dick was a staunch supporter of our Dan-Air Staff Association over many years as a committee member and our Treasurer. His vast knowledge of the aviation industry and the people involved in it has been very useful to us as well as being of great interest.
Our thoughts are with Dick's family and friends, he will be sorely missed by all of us.
Service arrangements will be posted here if made available.

R.I.P. Dick.

We can now advise you that the service/arrangements are as follows :-

Thursday 30th May 2024 at 1500.
Guildford Crematorium,
New Pond Rd, Godalming GU7 3DB

Preferred dress appropriate for a service of celebration.

And afterwards at The Inn On The Lake, Ockford Rd, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RH

So that we can pass on an idea of numbers could those hoping to attend please email me (Roger Cooper) on [email protected]
Many thanks.

10/04/2024

IAN REVELL. R.I.P.

We are sorry to give the following sad news of Ian Revell. Ian was at Gatwick with Dan-Air, Cathay Pacific and Easy Jet during his aviation career. The following message was kindly sent from Ian Envis (Ex Cathay Pacific)

“ It is with a heavy heart that I must advise that Ian Revell, passed away yesterday 02Apr, in East Surrey Hospital, after a most courageous fight against cancer. He was surrounded by his daughters, his sister and his beloved wife Jenny. “ ….Ian Envis.

R.I.P. Ian.

Jenny, Nina and Kate are sad to announce the passing of Ian on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 4pm at The Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, RH10 3NQ, St Richard’s Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
If you are unable to attend Ian’s service it can be viewed online via a Webcast. Please call 07901 300137 for details and login pin number.
The family warmly invite you to join them for refreshments after the service in The Redz Bar at Crawley Town Football Club, Broadfield Stadium, Winfield Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9RX

Would you kindly respond if you intend to be present so that Jenny can gauge nbrs for the Crematorium and wake at Ian's local football club - he was season ticket holder. If possible answers by 22Apr24.

The following has been provided by Ian Envis for those attending :-

Afternoon all, Jenny has provided me with an outline plan for Thursday 02May.

Plan for 02May

The send-off will be led by a celebrant.
Dress: Previously advised - colours and informality.

Seating: A total of 30 seats in the chapel (at the front) will be reserved for family and chosen guests. PLEASE, if not invited do not occupy the front seats.

Approx Nbrs : Could be 90 (inclusive of family, old aviation friends and CTFC supporters

Charity: Details of Jenny's chosen Charities will be contained in the Order of Service. and collections will be taken on existing the chapel.

Timing: From 1545-1550L you are requested to move into the chapel at the Crematorium to enable Ian's coffin to be led in followed by Jenny and immediate family.

Wake: As advised at CTFC The RedZ Bar. Jenny invites everybody to attend.

I hope this all makes sense.

Yours Ian
Mob: +44 (0) 7785 231 936 (also my WhatsApp nbr).

06/03/2024

JOHN GEORDIE DOUGLAS. R.I.P.

The following sad news has been posted by Ian Hobgen on our Dan-Air Revisited page & also on the Dan-Air(Dan Air Services) page. There have been many lovely contributions posted on both of these pages but please post on this page if you wish.

“It is with great sadness to announce that John Geordie Douglas aged 95 passed away this morning (29/2/24). He loved his time at Lasham In thrust reverser/welding bay and the whole family worked at Lasham, his wife Peggy, daughters Carol, Angie and myself. After his retirement he and Peggy followed us down to Cornwall when we left in 1986 closely followed by Carol.
RIP dear Geordie, loved by so many. “

29/10/2023

JOY MOORE. R.I.P.

We are sorry to share the following sad news which Joy’s great nephew Stuart Bunn has kindly sent to us.

“ In loving memory of Joy Moore, we are saddened to announce her passing on 8th October 2023, aged 90 years of age. Joy lived an independent life to the end, in her beloved Eden valley, with just a few months of care, in a care home, prior to her death.
There will be a memorial service, celebrating her life at Eden crematorium on Tuesday 7th November at 11am.
Joy was extremely proud of her aviation achievements, starting her cabin crew career in 1956!
Stuart.

R.I.P. Joy.

15/09/2023

GILLY HUDDLESTON. R.I.P.

We are sorry to have to share with you the following news from Rod Cooper that Gilly Huddleston (Cabin Crew) sadly passed away on the 14th September 2023.

“ It is with great sadness that I must report the death of Gilly Huddleston.
Gilly joined Dan Air when the Belfast base was created in 1984 she transferred to Gatwick in 1987 where she remained until the take over by BA. She then transferred to Heathrow where she met her husband, Barry Kaye.
Gilly died of kidney failure following an 18 week stay in Dundee hospital with pancreatitis.
I will advise funeral rangement as soon as I’m told.

Regards,
Rod Cooper
Ex Dan Air Aberdeen,Glasgow & Belfast. “

R.I.P. Gilly.

SERVICE UPDATE.
Further to my last communication regarding Gilly Huddleston, her funeral is next Tuesday 26th September 23 at 1400. The venue is Perth Crematorium, 165 Crieff Rd, Perth PH1 2PE. All welcome.
Kind regards,
Rod Cooper.

19/08/2023

Capt. PAUL BUCKLEY. R.I.P.

We are sorry to have to give you the sad news that Capt. Paul Buckley passed away on the 24th July 2023.
Capt. Andy Pankhurst has kindly given us the following information about Paul and his flying career.


“ Paul joined Dan Air in early 1971 on the Comet, after a number of years flying DC3s and HS748s for Bahamas Airways. He enjoyed his time in the Bahamas, and named his house in Cheshire “Eleuthera” after one of the islands. He transitioned to the Boeing 727 in 1980, staying on that beautiful aircraft until the end. A season on the Boeing 757 at Newcastle with Ambassador Airways followed, joining Flying Colours/JMC/Thomas Cook in early 1997 until retirement.

Paul was an excellent “poler” of an aircraft. I was once paired with him in the sim, and the sim instructor was not in a good mood. When Paul was handling, this gentleman kept failing vital instruments and navigation aids, but the more items that he failed, the more accurately Paul flew!

He was very particular about getting things just right, as the condition of his E type Jaguar and the partially completed aircraft in his barn testify.” ……..Andy Pankhurst.

R.I.P. Paul.

05/04/2023

Capt. RED SANKEY. R.I.P.

We are sorry to have to give you the following sad news from Andy Pankhurst.

“ It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Red Sankey passed away on March the 13th at the age of 90.
After a stellar career in the RAF, in which he flew Hastings, Meteors, Shackletons, Chipmunks and Britannias, Red arrived at Manchester in 1976 to fly the Comet, then B727. He took a command on the B737, becoming Base Captain at Birmingham.
I had known Red for 10 years before realising that his given name was Cyril, although I doubt that anyone had called him that since he left kindergarten.
Universally liked and respected by friends and colleagues, he was ALWAYS good-humoured, professional and considerate – a true gentleman. He was not easy to beat at golf, though.

His funeral will be at Macclesfield Crematorium on April 20th at 13:15, and afterwards at the Weaver Inn, 11 Thornton Square, Macclesfield. SK11 7XZ.

Andy Pankhurst. “

R.I.P. RED.

20/03/2023

Capt. Robert E. ATKINS. R.I.P.

We are sorry to have to inform everyone that Capt. Bob Atkins passed away on the 7th March 2023 after a short illness having achieved the age of 99. Bob joined Dan-Air in 1955 from the R.A.F. (where he flew Spitfires) and later became our Chief Pilot.

The following is from the April 1987 Dan-Air Flightline - following Bob’s retirement.

“ Captain R E ‘Bob’ Atkins, Director of Operations (Flying) received from Captain A H Larkman, Director of Operations a shield and gifts on the occasion of his retirement.
After joining Dan-Air in 1955 from the RAF Bob became Chief Pilot in 1963 and Flight Operations Director (Flying) six years later. During his career with Dan-Air Captain Atkins flew many aircraft including the York, Dakota, Ambassador, Comet, Boeing 707 and 727. His last landing was a B727 flight from Geneva which brought the total flying hours to more than 18,000 in a career lasting 44 years.”

We would also like to remember at this time Denise, Bob’s wife of many years, who sadly passed away suddenly last year on the 12th March 2022. Denise joined Dan-Air prior to Bob and served as cabin crew for a number of years.

Our condolences to Miles, their son, at this sad time.

R.I.P. Bob and Denise.

The service arrangements are given below. Attendees will be welcome to attend a buffet at the Heathy Farm pub, which is opposite the Crematorium, after the service.
As the numbers are limited at the Heathy Farm could we ask anyone attending to let us know by email on [email protected] (Roger Cooper)

The funeral for Bob will take place at 11.00 a.m. on Monday 3rd April at The Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Memorial Chapel,
Balcombe Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 3NQ.

08/02/2023

We share the following message from Ros Siddons-Emery which is so important, probably even more so these days, and it is so true not only for our Dan-Air family but for other family or friends we have contact with.

Rosalyn Siddons-Emery
·
I'll not mention any names but I had a telephone call today from an ex-Dan Air staff member who has recently lost someone very close to this group.
He was, understandably, still distressed and upset about the passing of his long term partner.
We chatted about the fact that when a funeral is over, folks assume that the person will be ok and that the family will take over.
All I can say is, please still "reach out" (Americanism I know, sorry!) to the people we know who are bereaved, they need it.
We also talked about the fact that Dan Air was and still is a very, very special "family".
I was only an onlooker as part of my Dad Phil Siddons work life, but I can honestly say that I have the greatest respect for all of you guys and gals, you're lovely. Keep in touch and support each other x

22/12/2022

CAPT. TOM PADDON. R.I.P.

We share with you the following sad news from Phil Hall, Tom’s Son-in-Law.

“I am sorry to report that Captain Thomas Paddon (Tom) passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2022 at a hospice in Norwich. He had Cancer and unfortunately it finally got the better of him. Mark (his Son) was with him at the time and he drifted off without pain or discomfort surrounded by kind and caring people. He was buried in a simple service for immediate family on 13thDecember, Tom chose a woodland burial in a beautiful location where he could watch flights coming in to land at Norwich airport and tell them what they were doing wrong !
He was a good bloke and I will miss him a lot, stubborn, a bit bloody minded but with a heart of gold!. He had been looking forward immensely to the next phase of his life closer to his daughter, Miranda and I but unfortunately it didn’t quite work out as we all planned. He did have a lot of time with family recently, including my boys his 3 grandsons which he enjoyed a lot, sharing their adventures from around the world and imparting his pearls of wisdom. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but I am trying to let as many people know as soon as possible.
You can email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Phil Hall
Son-in-Law “

Phil also added the following….. that when Tom lifted off on his final journey, we did all smile when one family member said “I hope the ground crew at his destination are on their toes and have their paperwork organised or there will be hell to pay!”

R.I.P. Tom.

26/11/2022

MARILYN HUYSHE (nee SYKES) R.I.P.

Marilyn’s daughter Nina and son Gareth have shared the sad news that their mother passed away on the 18th November 2022. They have told us that “ Mums favourite flying times were on the Comets. She had many funny stories of her Dan-Air days.”

The following notice is published for your information.

Marilyn passed away on 18th November 2022, aged 73. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. She leaves behind her daughter Nina, son Gareth, grandchildren Courtney, Rico & Tarnae and daughter in law Natalina. Private family committal, you are all warmly invited to Brewers Fayre, Minehead for refreshments and reminiscing from 3 p.m. on Thursday 8th December. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Wales Air Ambulance c/o Hedley Price Funeral Directors,
Marte Road, Minehead TA24 5BJ Tel. 01643 703111.

R.I.P. Marilyn

UPDATE. We have received the following interesting update from Marilyn’s daughter Nina.
Marilyn was based at Manchester Airport.

“ The family are meeting at taxiway alpha at Manchester airport on October 9th this year. We have been granted permission to scatter her ashes there on what would have been her 74th birthday.

She always said she would love for her ashes to be scattered on Manchester airport runway ( we were never sure if she was joking or asking the impossible) with the help of a dear friend we are now able to carry out mums final wish so she can continue to fly and do what she loved most. “

19/11/2022

CAPT. CHRIS. ALCOCK. R.I.P.

We have been requested to post the following sad news of Chris which has appeared on our page Dan-Air Revisited.

“ We are sorry to share the sad news of the passing of Richard Christopher King Alcock peacefully at home on 14th November 2022 aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary, also a treasured father of 12, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Our Lady & St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Warwick Road, Carlisle on Friday 2nd December at 1pm. Join the family at Roadhead Village Hall to celebrate his life from 3pm. Family flowers only please with donations to the Little Way Association.”

R.I.P. Chris.

17/11/2022

VAL WILSON (Chandler). R.I.P.

We are sorry to have to give you the following sad news from Kate Manley shared with us by Capt. Chris Budd.

Dearest friends

I have received further details of Val’s passing including funeral arrangements from her sister Joanne.

Val was diagnosed with cancer in June but, despite her usual determined and positive approach to her condition, her illness sadly and finally got the better of her. She passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Friday 11th November with her family by her side.

Val was very private regarding her illness and only her close family knew what she was going through. However as we all loved Val and shared so many happy memories from our flying days and beyond, I know many will want to say goodbye and toast an amazing lady we were privileged to call a friend.

If you could please let me know ASAP if you intend to go to the funeral and I’ll let Joanne know.
Car/fuel sharing is probably a good option so if you haven’t already arranged with friends, maybe if you let me know I could link you up with others in your area. (Please advise on [email protected] which will be passed on to Kate)

If anyone wishes to send condolences to her sister and brother- Joanne and Paul please send to -
Mrs Joanne Wilcock
Birtles Cottage
20 Watling Street
Affetside
Bury
BL8 3QS

I know her family would appreciate any photographs, funny stories and recollections, especially of Val's extensive travel adventures so feel free to share! Incidentally does anyone know if Val ever travelled to Australia? Joanne’s email address is - [email protected] (Joanne has asked if you could only use her email address for photographs and stories and anything that doesn’t require a reply (as you can imagine she’s overwhelmed at the moment) please direct any other enquires to me.

Warmest regards

Kate x

Joanne’s message re funeral arrangements
Hi Kate, we have the date, time and venues for Val’s funeral. If you could publicise to all the DA folk. Would it be possible for them to let you know if they might be attending and you can then give me an approximate number? It’s just so we can guesstimate how many to expect for catering purposes. It’s bit of a blind science the latter.

To confirm: Val’s funeral will be on
Friday 2nd December at 1.30pm
Bangor Crematorium,
Llandegai Road
Bangor LL57 4HP

Then afterwards for a ‘funeral tea’ at The Slate / Y Llechan Hotel and Restaurant/Bar, Talybont, Bangor, LL57 3UR
There are 11 rooms and 2 self catering units at The Slate should anyone wish to stay. A discount is offered on the room if attending the funeral tea.

The Slate is a few minutes drive from the crematorium

Thank you

Joanne ###x

R.I.P. Val.

17/10/2022

SFE JOHN TWIGG. R.I.P.

We have been asked by Glynis Carrodeguas to post the following sad news of John….

“ SFE John Twigg sadly passed away at the end of June. I'm not sure if his wife Regi is aware of this FB page, and I hope she won't mind me putting this message up for ex colleagues.
He was truly a legend, in all of the best possible ways.

RIP John. “

(More information has been posted previously on the DanAir(DAS) page)

07/10/2022

Ann Godfrey’s funeral:

The Funeral will take place on Friday 4th November, at 2pm at Worthing Crematorium and afterwards at Mannings Heath Village Hall.
Please advise if attending calling Cheryl Fagan on 07737 365923

26/09/2022

Sadly Dan-Air Chief Pilot Captain Malcolm Grant passed away on the 16th of September.

His funeral will be at the Chichester Crematorium West Sussex at 14.00 on the 18th of October 2022.

Malcolm was our Chief Pilot for many years and had flown on most fleets.

Kind Regards,

Dick Brownie.

24/09/2022

Message from Elaine Cox:
It is with regret to advise that Amanda (Mandy) Hurst sadly passed away on 21st September, aged 58.
Amanda was Dan-Air cabin crew and then moved to British Airways after the takeover.

23/09/2022

This has been received from Chris Budd - it was compiled by Stephanie Linehan.

Diane Hackett (née Humpage) 1940-2022

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Diane on 11th September 2022.

Diane, a pivotal member of the Dan Air cabin staff at Manchester, was well known to many. She began her Dan Air career as a temp at London Gatwick during the early 60’s, after which she was taken on permanently and transferred to Manchester following the opening of its base. As Manchester operations grew, she was promoted to Base Stewardess, in charge of the training and management of all Cabin Crew. Her tenure with Dan Air was such that she experienced many of its varied fleets, including the DC3, Ambassador, BAC1-11, Comet and Boeing 727. A highly talented and multilingual individual, she was temporarily seconded to Berlin, where she oversaw the training of the first cabin crew working out of the newly established Tagel base. Following this, she was selected as part of the Boeing 707 cabin crew for its World Tour in March 1974 – an experience she often referred to as one of the highlights of her flying career. After 25 years of dedicated service, she was personally presented with a commemorative clock by Fred Newman. As Base Stewardess, she saw out the remaining years of Dan Air until 1992. She will be sadly missed by many.

22/09/2022

This received from Cheryl Fagan

I am very sorry to report that Ann Godfrey passed away at her home on Tuesday 20th September 2022. Although Ann had been experiencing health issues for some time, her death was unexpected. She joined Dan-Air in 1971 and left at the point of the BA takeover. She then went on to take up management roles in both Ambassador and Excel. She will be sorely missed.

22/09/2022

The following was posted on Howard Barlow’s (ex Station Manager LBA was living in Perth Australia) page today:-

It is with a very sad heart 💔💔💔 that I write this post to let you all know that my husband Howard Barlow passed away this evening at 7.50pm. We were lucky to have him at home with us for the last 11 days. He had been in hospital for a long time and he wanted to pass at home and not in a hospice. This gave us all the chance to say our goodbyes and pay our respects. He slipped away very peacefully surrounded by family. No more suffering and pain. Howard and I had been married over 47yr arms and together what would have been 50 years this coming December. Rest In Peace my darling husband. I am going to miss you so very much. Thank you to my wonderful daughters, son in laws and granddaughters for all your help and support this last few months. I love you all so much. Your loving wife, Lynne 💔💔💔💔😪😪😪😪

Kind regards,
Rod Cooper

10/09/2022

CAPT. TERRY KENNY. R.I.P. 09.06.1937 – 18.08.2022.

We bring you the sad news that Capt. Terry Kenny passed away on the 18th August 2022.
Terry’s funeral was held Wednesday 7th September 2022 and Capt. Andy Pankhurst has told us that
5 ex-DA colleagues were able to attend. Also that most of Terry’s relatives had travelled a long way, there were a lot of trans-Atlantic accents in the church.

Andy has shared with us that Terry joined DA in 1975 at MAN after RAF service (Lightnings and Vulcans), and spent all his time with us on the 1-11, becoming Deputy Fleet Manager. Post DA he instructed on BAE’s simulators at Woodford and, after retiring would conduct tours on the Vulcan flight deck at the Avro Aero Museum. You couldn’t find a more knowledgeable conductor. Terry received The Queens Commendation for Valuable Service for his work on the Lightning simulator.
Terry was musically very gifted, and in addition to the piano, played the organ at his local church.

R.I.P. Terry.

14/08/2022

S.F.E. RAY PRESCOTT. R.I.P.

We are sorry to share the sad news from Capt. Chris Budd telling us that Ray passed away on the 8th August 2022. Chris received the following information from Bryan Cowin.

“ It is with deep regret that I have to tell you of the sad news of the death of good friend and colleague Ray Prescott who passed away last night (8th August)

Ray had been ill for quite some time but had lost none of his wit and humour when Beryl and I visited him a couple of weeks ago.

His funeral is at 13.30 on Thursday 1st September at Pentre Buchan Crematorium, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, LL14 4EP and afterwards at Plas Madoc Leisure centre, Llangollen Road, Acrefair, Wrexham, LL14 3HL

Bryan.’’

R.I.P. Ray.

10/08/2022

S.F.E. WERNER WERDENBERG. R.I.P.

We have been given the following sad news from Pat Ryan that Werner passed away on the 8th August 2022.

From Pat…….
“ I received a call from Yvonne Werdenberg (Werner’s wife) to tell me that he passed away peacefully on Monday(8th) after a long battle from a stroke he experienced in September 2019. Werner served as a Flight Engineer (727, Airbus ) for a number of years with Dan Air but my friendship with him goes back to 1964 when i employed him as an Avionics engineer when I was Chief Engineer for Globe Air in Switzerland. He obtained his Flight Engineers license on the Britannia in 95-96 while with Globe Air and never stopped flying till he reached retirement. He was a very talented aircraft engineer and a good friend.
Yvonne has asked me to give the sad news of his passing to his colleagues and she will let me know about funeral arrangements when they are available.
Pat Ryan “

R.I.P. Werner.

The following is the service information, can anyone attending afterwards at the Parsons Pig please advise Yvonne on her email address below.

Yvonne Werdenberg has notified us that Werner's funeral will be at 11.15 am on the 9th September at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, St Richard's Chapel, Balcombe Road, Crawley RH10 3NQ and afterwards at the Parson's Pig, also on the Balcombe Road.

There will be a we**am link to the service which will be live on the 9th September and for 6 days following.
To access it, type this into your browser:

https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

Webcast Event 1117954 - Werner Werdenberg
Webcast Login PIN 442-3455

Yvonne has asked that we publish her email address: [email protected]
and has requested anyone intending to go on to the Parson's Pig to please let her know, so that the appropriate catering arrangements can be made.

While issues are rare, due to the nature of the internet, live streaming can be subject to external influences that can cause interruption or disruption to the broadcast and/or recording of services. No guarantee is given that audio/visual data delivered over the internet will be uninterrupted or er...

25/07/2022

DIANE KELEGHAR. R.I.P.

I am sorry to have to share the following sad news received from
Guy Halford-MacLeod with an interesting account of Diane's work while with and after Dan-Air, her family are happy for us to publish it.

" Dear Roger, I feel I should tell you that Diane Keleghar died on Saturday July 16th.
Because it is all so long ago, I’m afraid the dates are a bit hazy. I think she joined Dan-Air, working at Bilbao House, in the early 1970s. I joined Dan-Air in January 1974 and she was already there. After my inglorious career as a salesman petered out, I was sent off to work with Diane as clearance coordinator. Our job was to get diplomatic clearances for all Dan-Air charter flights, a big job which entailed requesting permission from European civil aviation directorates, and ensure the flights had appropriate licences from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. We also had to tell all the handling agents overseas about the flights that they should be expecting. The weekly telex to PMI went to many pages! We worked well together, which meant really that I did what I was told, and achieved a few minor breakthroughs, like securing charter licences from Newcastle to Jersey, and I think we were one of the first charter airlines to fly to Israel. Dan-Air charter was very strong on its administration, important with such a varied fleet, its many tour operator clients and the flexibility required of charter programming. We did our bit, as did the charter planning department.
I left Dan-Air in 1982 after a row about the photocopier, but Diane took over and continued as Clearance Coordinator for a few more years, moving to the new office space in New City Court. She left before the end and set up her own licensing and clearance consultancy, first in Victoria, later from her home, and helped many airlines along the way, especially start-ups. She also became proficient in securing airport slots, increasingly important as diplomatic clearance issues were simplified through European deregulation. In the end I think she just ran out of airlines, as their number dwindled over the years.
Anybody who has met her will remember how incredibly hard working she was, patiently delivered with a lot of laughs along the way. She made a great success of her consultancy work, a tribute to her organisational skills, her industry knowledge, her network, and her all-round capabilities. The attached photo shows her with many other members of the Dan-Air Escapers Club in Chicago in 1994. She is third from the left, I’m on the far right.
Sincerely
Guy Halford-MacLeod "

R.I.P. Diane.

June 1994 Dan-Air Escapers Club Chicago