Alan Bucknall

Way back in 1983 or thereabouts i joined the instructional staff at the Leicestershire Aero Club. It was there that i first met Alan, a regular face at the club, a delightful accommodating chap with a true zest for flying. Fast forward a couple of years and Alan & Peter Green had established both G & B Aviation & also Aerocharter Midlands at Coventry Airport. Now with a shiny new Commercial Pilots Licence i was approached by Alan & Pete to join the Aerocharter fold, of course i leapt at the opportunity. I had been gifted that first Commercial flying break that i had long yearned for and it was now within my grasp. Alan duly accepted the challenge of my training and thinking it would be a straight forward formality was soon proven otherwise! I clearly had a lot more to learn and started here. Alans professionalism left no stone unturned and that early introduction into the world of Commercial Aviation became a foundation of my flying career allowing my advancement to complete over 40 years in the business. Now retired from flying i can only be grateful to Alan for that early break and the vast amount of information he provided me with. Alans family, friends and indeed the industry have lost a truly 'Top Chap' and my condolences go out to all those affected by Alans passing. He will be very sadly missed.