TRIBUTES have been paid to pilot Brian Brown, who was killed in an accident at the Shoreham Air Show, on Saturday.
Mr Brown, of Yorkshire, was an experienced pilot just days away from his 50th birthday.
Shaun Holt, writing in his internet blog –
www.northerngrep.co.uk – paid tribute to his friend.
Mr Holt wrote: "Brian was a talented pilot and only days away from his fiftieth birthday. His job was every red blooded male's dream flying vintage WWII aircraft at airshows or having film parts flying various aircraft in Flyboys and Tomorrow Never Dies. He lived for flying and it was touching to hear from the early reports that the other pilots in the re-enactment formed up into the 'man missing in action' formation.
"The only shred of consolation that comes to mind is that 'Browny' died doing what he loved (with a passion). I had the privilege to fly with Brian on more than one occasion as did other members of my family. Brian had very little family but a huge number of good and valued friends.
"God bless you Brian - Cloud and Visibility unlimited - Never forgotten."
To read the full blog posting, click here.