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By: - 30th November 2008 at 22:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ray Hanna
Too true, sorely missed but never forgotten,
A good job Ray was recorded in action,I often watch the dvds and indeed my own recordings,
Steve
By: - 30th November 2008 at 22:54 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Man, has it been three years already?!
Sorely missed - but what a legacy!
By: - 30th November 2008 at 23:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Much missed, A true Airshow legend.
As i have written many times before it was Ray's display at Biggin Hill in 1982 when i was 8 that started my love of Warbirds.
I stood spellbound everytime i saw him fly no matter what he was flying, But his displays in MH434 always left a tear or two in my eyes, That was the same in 2005 when i last saw him at Biggin, A display that still included the trademark valley dive, As i say spellbinding.
RIP Ray, We still miss you and always will.
By: - 1st December 2008 at 00:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ray.
Cannot believe it's been 3 years already. :(:(
His departure has left a void never to be filled.
Ray was and still is my Hero.
Rest in Peace Sir.
By: - 1st December 2008 at 09:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Spooky coincidence
Last night I saw a freebie download from BT Vision on WWII fighters. It was largely filmed at Dx, care of the OFMC and TFC. Sadly it featured several pilots, and airframes, no longer with us - including Mark Hanna.
Definitely worth an hour if your can get it. And it gave me an excuse not to wash up:)
DS
By: - 1st December 2008 at 15:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great to see his name being remembered.
Thanks for putting up the post Plane Space.
By: - 1st December 2008 at 16:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes... I absolutely agree with everyone so far. Ray was great!
I first saw him fly MH434 at Biggin Hill around 1974 and was totally captivated by his display, not least when he disappeared into (and reappeared from) the famous valley.
Another vivid memory is showing up at Elstree one Sunday afternoon (circa March 1981) knowing Spencer Flack's G-FIRE was close to completion and arriving just in time to see Ray taxiing out for the first of several test flights. Fantastic!
Ray (and Mark). Gentlemen, we remember you.
Out... Roxeth
By: - 1st December 2008 at 17:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Here's a some photo's from the day at Elstree. 14th March 1981.
On the left Ray Hanna, on the right Spencer Flack.
Out... Roxeth
By: - 1st December 2008 at 17:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I feel privileged to have witnessed his displays over the years, in my personal opinion Ray was the Spitfire display pilot of all time.
And to have Mark Hanna back then, we were truly spoilt.
I'm so glad that the pilots of the OFMC, especially Nigel Lamb,Alister Kay and Paul Bonhomme fly on in Ray Hanna's unique style.
Nigel and Paul's MH434 and P-51 duo at Biggin was my airshow highlight of 08, and Alister's displays in 'Ferocious Frankie' are always fantastic.
Ray and Mark would be proud.
Thanks for the memories, enough to put a smile on my face on the greyest winter day.
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By: Flygirl - 30th November 2008 at 20:05
Ray Hanna 28/08/1928 - 01/12/05 Sorely missed . Air Shows will never be the same !