Ken Wallis

[eman1200]

so I admittedly snagged this from another (non-aviation) forum I'm on, but figured I'd share here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-23952207


and the line I liked in the article is:

"This award is a great honour, but at only 96 I'm just a beginner," he said.

RIP

 

[eman1200]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5jpJovrRkI&feature=player_embedded

 

[PW_Plack]

Beyond his heroic service in WWII and his achievements in aviation, he was a terrific example of how I hope to approach old age. An inspiration!