I don't have details but it appears noted columnist, modeller and photographer, Alex Whittaker has passed away. Very sad news indeed
Gary
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- Phil_G
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Re: Alex Whittaker
This is very sad news. I'm lost for words, I really liked Alex, enthusiastic & bubbly, always had time to chat.
Never saw him lose it even when he forgot his batteries
Alex loved tinkering, be it boats, planes, electronics or shed-life - I'm gobsmacked, I dont know what to say.
RIP Alex and thank you.
Cheers
Phil
Never saw him lose it even when he forgot his batteries
Alex loved tinkering, be it boats, planes, electronics or shed-life - I'm gobsmacked, I dont know what to say.
RIP Alex and thank you.
Cheers
Phil
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Alex was a regular at Ponty. I saw him and chatted to him again this year, and he was his usual cheerful self. I couldn't believe it when I read that he had passed - he looked good for another 20 years when I last saw him!
RIP Alex.
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RIP Alex.
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Alex Whittaker
Am hearing reports that the great lensman of Ponty, RCME columnist and all round nice bloke has passed away suddenly.
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So sad, he became good a modelling friend over the years and we had great banter. After chatting at Ponte I said I would I send him my Ramblings article so we didn't duplicate content. He got it a few weeks ago so I hope he managed to get his done and it can be published.. RIP Alex.
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That's a shame. I never met Alex, but he seemed to always be there at any event I attended, and took some great photos too. I enjoyed reading his blog and his various articles. Always a sad day when another Aeromodeller and shed-dweller passes.
RIP fella.
Stew.
RIP fella.
Stew.
- Shaun
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Re: Alex Whittaker
Spoke with Kevin (RCM&E ed) this morning. Unfortunately Alex didn't get his Ponte article in.