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steven.pitt2(at)ntlworld.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject: William and Paul

It is a sad day when any aeroplane crashes but it is even sadder when the 

crash takes away two good friends and lovely people from their families and 

the Europa fraternity.

I cannot believe that William and Paul are no longer with us and that we 

will not see William at Sun'n'Fun or on DOTHS again.

My thoughts and sympathies go out to their families and all who had come 

into contact with two nice gentlemen.

Steve Pitt

G-SMDH

davebuzz(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:36 am Post subject: William and Paul

After being lucky enough to call them both friends for several years, I

can't believe they have both now gone. William was a character and very

experienced, Paul has been my pax on many occasions, and both were always

good fun at whatever destinations we reached, by plane or car.



  I spoke to Paul on Tuesday evening about - of course - Europa's. My

sympathy goes to their families and friends who have lost friendly,

strong-willed men who were the very essence of the Europa Club.



Dave Bosomworth

Trevpond(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:44 am Post subject: William and Paul

I can only echo the comments made on this site regarding William and Paul  who I met at DOTH's here and there.  They will both be sadly missed and the  world will be a sadder place for their loss and I will miss talking to William  in particular, one of lifes Gentlemen.

  

 Trev Pond

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asarangan(at)YAHOO.COM
Guest

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:39 am Post subject: William and Paul

Very sad. Although I did not know them personally, I have greatly

benefited from their discussions on this email list. They will be

missed. I hope the UK folks will keep us posted on the accident

investigation.

Ivor Phillips

Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 253
Location: London UK

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:39 am Post subject: William and Paul

What can I say that hasn't already been said by People more eloquent than

me, I had known William for several years and he has been a great help in my

Build, especially with all things Woodcomp, I was delighted to accept his

invitation last year to accompany him on the Europa trip to the canaries,

A great Guy and superb aviator, amply demonstrated by the landing at

Lanzarote with 25 knot crosswind in rain,

I will miss his friendly banter and smiling countenance,

My sincere condolences to both families at this sad time,



Ivor Phillips

rick(at)amimotormanagemen
Guest

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:58 am Post subject: William and Paul

I wonder if it's possible for somebody who is aware of the arrangements that

are being made in the aftermath of the Friday tragedy could let either the

list or myself (07853 356371 or rick(at)motafile.co.uk)know the details. 



Ray and I offer our sincere condolences to Diana and the family. 



We have lost two very dear friends. 

Rick Morris

G-RIKS 

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welshlaura(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: William and Paul

Hello all,

  

 May I introduce myself as Paul Sweeting's fiance. On behalf of his family I would like to thank every one of you for your messages of condolence and support. They have touched us deeply and reinforced the message that Paul and William were very well liked and highly thought of. I personally have found great comfort in them, and I felt I needed to thank you personally. I have also spoken to a few of you on the phone and this has helped too - I know it is what Paul would have wanted, he always wanted me to be involved with his flying and in particular the Europa Club.  

 I was fortunate to attend your "Late Christmas Dinner" at Bosworth in January, and meet at least a few of you. We had a thouroughly enjoyable weekend. More recently we met up with Paddy, Alastair, another gentleman I'm sorry I can't remember the name of, and of course William at a DOTH at my local airport Swansea. It was great to catch up with his friends, and "talk planes" again.  

 As Dave Bosomworth has said, Paul contacted him last week to ask his advice about a Europa he was thinking of buying. Since Paul had met me last year we had been too busy having fun to progress any further on the construction of his own kit, and he had reached a point where he was desperate to own his own plane and take me down to France for lunch ! Every fine day he'd say " It's a great day for flying"... "When can I buy my plane?, when can I buy my plane?" like a child. 

 Paul hadn't flown since September, and asked William if he was going on any "jollies" to take him along with him. William of course did, and Paul was very excited and looking forward to their trip together. His family and myself are of course devastated, but we take some comfort from the fact that Paul passed away doing what he loved. Flying was, as it probably is to most of you, his passion, and he was an extremely happy man when he left us. 

 Incidentally, we are meeting with Diana and her family this evening. I do not have a date for Paul's funeral as yet, but will post it on here as soon as I have it. If any of you would like to make contact with me please do so, it is what Paul would have wanted, he always wanted me to be as "sociable" as him. 

  

 Regards,

  

 Laura Farmer.

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karelvranken(at)hotmail.c
Guest

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: William and Paul

Dear Laura,

 Pilots like William and Paul don't die. They fly  away!

 Karel Vranken, F-PKRL

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Troy Maynor

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 162

Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:50 pm Post subject: William and Paul

So sad to hear this about William and Paul. I pray that the families and friends will find comfort, hold on to the fond memories, and continue with life all the more vigorously in their stead. They have mounted up with wings as eagles now. 

Troy Maynor

Visit -  www.EuropaOwners.org

welshlaura(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:02 am Post subject: William and Paul

Hello again,

  

 Many Thanks for all the personal messages of condolence we have received. When we get time we hope to reply to them, but as you can imagine, there is so much to do at this time.

 Funeral arrangements for Paul as follows for anyone who wishes to attend : 

 Friday June 15th, Funeral service at St James' Church, Poplar Road, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent (at) 10.15 a.m.

 Cremation (at) Thornhill Cemetary, Thornhill, Cardiff (at) 12.00, followed by food and refreshments (at) Virginia Park Golf Club, Caerphilly.

 These venues were chosen due to the large numbers anticipated - Paul had made a lot of friends in his fairly short life. 

 Family flowers only, but donations in lieu to Noah's Ark Children's hospice c/o Caerphilly Funeral Service tel 02920 862100.

 I hope to get some maps sorted out, if anyone would like any directions etc please email me.

  

 Regards,

  

 Laura Farmer

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ami(at)mcfadyean.freeserv
Guest

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject: William and Paul

Ivor,

Will you be going to William's funeral?

I will otherwise post back your Twinmax.



Regards,

Duncan.

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ami(at)mcfadyean.freeserv
Guest

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: William and Paul

Oos, Sorry; not meant for the List.



D.

do not archive

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