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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 02:09 AM UTC
I have just read the following announcement on IPMS UK Facebook page regarding Edgar Brooks from two different sources:
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I have just been made aware that Edgar Brooks passed away last night. Many will now him for his expertise and knowledge of the Spitfire, and his willingness to pass on his knowledge to anyone who asked. He will be sadly missed.
Thought best to share on here as he was quite an active member and always willing to depart his knowledge of all things Spitfire to those that requested help/ pointers/ references.
Rest In Peace Edgar
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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 02:24 AM UTC
Hi Sam
That is dreadful news. My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to Edgar's family and all his many friends worldwide.
We have lost an irreplaceable font of knowledge on UK aviation - and, of course, all things Spitfire in particular.
Thank you, Edgar, for all your help and patience with the countless questions and inaccuracies over the years. R.I.P. knowing you've left a job well done.
Rowan
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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 02:47 AM UTC
Very sad news, my thoughts are with those closest to Edgar.
Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
D
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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 04:12 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 09:08 PM UTC
The international modeling community has lost a true Icon with Edgar's passing. He was a true Spitfire Knowledge base that has always been more the glad to share with us, especially when we just didn't know any better.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace, and may we all remember him.
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Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 09:28 PM UTC
May his memory be a blessing to his family and all who knew him. He was a great friend to all of us and will certainly be missed. Fly high Edgar!
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 01:02 AM UTC
A fountain of knowledge has been lost. R.I.P Edgar.
My condolences to his family.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 01:26 AM UTC
A very sad loss indeed. He was such a valuable source of information regarding the Spitfire and he will be badly missed. I always enjoyed the jousts that he had with other so called Spitfire experts on various modelling forums.
Rest in peace Edgar.
tim
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 02:10 AM UTC
My condolences to his family, friends, and modeling community.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 11:37 AM UTC
How very sad, my condolences to his family.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 01:51 PM UTC
Yes very sad news
Blue skies Edgar.
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 04:25 PM UTC
That is very sad to hear. My condolences to his family. Edgar's knowlegde of the RAF and espcially the Spitfire will be missed here.
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015 - 02:45 PM UTC
i had a few chats with him, he was willing to share all he knew, will be sadly missed.
RIP blue skies Edgar
