PILON Roger RVM, BEM, MSM
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Roger Pilon who died peacefully after a short illness on the 22nd May 2011.
Roger was passionate about aeroplanes, an avid modeller and persued his hobby alongside his military serivce in the Royal Air Force. He had quite a remarkable career working on Victors, Lightnings (56 Squadron). Wesses (Queens Flisg SAR 202/22 Squadron) and Hawks all in an engineering environment. He conculded his service career as Warrant Officer Engineering on 100 Squadron (Hawks) and continued in the same role as a civilian Engineering Manager for a number of years.
He will be missed for his encouragement, enthusiasm and guidance in the club and on the flying field. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Roger is survived by his wife Pam, son Ian, daughter Louise and five grandchildren to whom we extend our sincere condolences.