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Bonkin
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In memory of Spike

Post by Bonkin » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:24 pm

All,

Here is our ACG video in rememberence of Spike from No.610 Squadron. Symbolically, it is a journey from the sea to the land and onwards to the clouds, filled with the sounds of the English countryside in summer. The journey takes us past a chiming church to an airfield where the breeze is gently catching the windsock. The empty hangar and lack of aircraft reflects the fact that the bond of the men who form the squadron are away - although as the twelth chime rings out the sound of the merlins can be heard approaching...

The missing man salute concludes with the lone Spitfire disappearing into the light of the sun - meaning a joining with the daeity for the religiously minded.



I must admit, in all my time as a member of ACG I'd never chatted with Spike - but what became quite clear to me during the course of making this small video is just what a wonderful gentleman he was.

Like all of us here, he had a passion for flight and the warbirds of WW2 - but the message which came through to me time and time again was just how much of an unassuming interesting character and thoroughly pleasant chap he was to be around with. His life was all about his family and his love of flight. I somehow feel that I missed out on chatting with him. His passing was a particular shock to the members of No.610 but also to the rest of ACG as well and it goes without saying that he will be sadly missed.

If anything, making this has reminded me of how great it is to share my own passions and interests with you fine people of ACG - and also to have the opportunity to get together to meet you in person at events like Duxford Flying Legends. I'm deeply grateful for your companionships, rib-tickling banter and gratuitious humorous slander - and I salute you all.

Here's to Spike (Dave Christian), and here's to the future of ACG.

Bonks.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Matt » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:33 pm

Lost for words , brilliant video..

Proud to be a part of 610 , ACG and helping out with the flying.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Screwball » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:35 pm

Very beautiful and touching. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Spike himself but I'm sure someone worth all of this effort from 610 must've been one hell of a guy.

You guys are amazing.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Luke » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:40 pm

As an ex 610 Pilot this tribute to Spike was brilliant. Screwball said it perfectly, Very beautiful and touching. Rest in Peace spike my friend, my comrade.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Miek » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:43 pm

It's very hard to not get choked up by this. Wonderful job. Simply wonderful.

RIP Spike.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Baron le Scrope » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:03 pm

I never knew Spike, but it's always sad and sobering to lose a respected member, god rest your soul.
Beautifully presented Bonk's. B.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Jaydog » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:08 pm

Beautiful video and wonderful Tribute! Well done Bonkin. Well done. RIP Spike.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Von Archie » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:12 pm

Lovely tribute. RIP Spike.
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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Onebad » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:16 pm

Beautiful. Bonkin, lads, well done. Here's to Spike.

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Re: In memory of Spike

Post by Bunny » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:20 pm

Simply perfect all who took part - a great way to honour Spike.

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