Graeme Thompson

[Beemer]

It is with sadness that to-day I learned of the death of Graeme Thompson who worked in the Control tower at LJLA. Graeme brother of Adrian died on Sunday night in hospital. I knew him well in the 80's when we went on MAS trips to France and Holland but I have only met him a few times since. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all his family at this sad time. Regards Brian/Beemer.

[cyyr75]

i worked alongside graeme for years and took in a couple of airshows with him and his wife sue
you couldnt have met a nicer person one of the best i have ever worked with in my 35 year aviation career
a terrible shock and a sad loss
rip graeme xx

[evoant]

I had never met Graeme but spoke to him most days on the phone.

Very Sad

RIP

[vanguard]

I had known Graeme from the early days when he and Aidrian were with the airport security force,thats also were i met his wife Sue,a lovely couple. I have not seen him for a few years now but the memories will allways be there,he will be sadly missed my,sympathy to his family.

very sad time for all.

Frank N (Vangaurd)

[lesmcs]

Very sad to hear of the death of Graeme, although i have not seen him for many years back in my spotting days in the 1980's Graeme & Adrian were good friends.
A special person and a great loss, deepest sympathy and condolences to Adrian/Margaret and all the family.
Regards
Les McStraw

[Airbus]

Having known both of the Thompson brothers for many years, it was a great shock to hear of the sad news of the sudden passing away of Graeme.
My last meeting with Graeme was a very enjoyable visit to the new control
tower with FOLA


I offer my sincere sympathy to Graeme's and Adrian's families at this very
sad time

Ken

[ametyst]

Very Sad news

Graeme was always so laid back and jolly, a true gentleman! I enjoyed many a trip in his company always informative when you met him and you cannot forget that laugh!

My condolences to Graeme's wife Sue plus Adrian and Margaret, a great loss.

[27shortfinals]

Another one of the good ones has been taken from us! Very sad news to hear of Greame's passing away.
I worked with Greame and Sue for a couple of years at the airport what a great couple they made.
My thoughts are with Sue and family at this sad time.

Paul

[Vasidae]

Just read about the very sad news about Graeme.
To know Graeme was a priviledge, he truly was one of lifes good guys and he will be sadly missed.

Take rest my friend.


BP.

[coaxingtin]

Graeme was frequently my assistant in Liverpool ATC. He was a friend as much as a colleague and will be greatly missed.

Dave Smith
("Smithers" as Graeme often called me.)

[rob125]

I've posted a few items to the forum but wouldn't normally visit this section. It is sad to hear of Graeme's passing - despite it being 2 years since. I knew Graeme at St Margaret's school from 1966 - 1969 (we were in the same class) and we shared the passion of plane spotting. I remember him mentioning about a week into us knowing each other that he had seen more planes than me even though I had one visit to Heathrow in my log (1 August 1966). I think we managed to get almost half the class into plane spotting in the 3 years before I moved from Liverpool - with most having VHF radios of various descriptions. Many lessons were spent looking out for trails (Lichfield or Ottringham to Wallasey) and hoping someone had ear phones on and got the call sign. We then waited weeks to tie up the registration after sending letters to various Ops Managers at the airlines. (how times have changed). I recall many of us taking the bus one evening to see the Martinair DC9 (PH-MAN) that made a number of visits to Speke. Graeme and I also went to Ringway on a number of occasions (train from Hunts Cross followed by the 44 or 104 bus from memory). After moving from Liverpool I exchanged a few letters with Graeme and I still have these - with logs from his (and I assume Adrian) family holiday to Italy, France and Switzerland in 1969 and the West Country in 1970. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years but for a time in my life he was my best friend. RIP.
If anyone reads this and is in touch with Adrian, please let him know about this post - he may remember me. (Rob Broughton, originally from Childwall).

[Deleted]

Rob,

Thanks for that. I have forwarded it to Adrian.

Dave
(also ex SMA)