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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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 Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: Paul Prout |
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I have some sad news to pass on to the Group, or should I say Europa
family. Many of you will have known Paul Prout, Kim's father, who was
very much a guiding light when Kim started to build first a Long EZ,
then his outstanding Europa Classic. Paul passed away peacefully in his
sleep last night, aged 92
I first met Paul during the early Europa days when he and Kim visited
Yorkshire to buy an early Classic kit. We were all impressed with his
understanding of the dynamics and engineering of small aircraft. Paul
worked in aviation most of his life, eventually at Lockheed Skunk Works.
He was always generous with his friendship. I was lucky enough to meet
him again in June last year and spent a couple of hours in his company
with Kim. He was certainly quite frail but very happy to chat with me
and reminisce about EZs and Europas, plus a few stories of his Lockheed
days. He loved sharing his knowledge and experience with the Europa
family. I will always remember his smile.
Kim has asked me to pass on his thanks to everyone who knew and
befriended Paul.
Graham
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david.corbett5(at)btinter
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| Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:30 am Post subject: Paul Prout |
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Hello, Graham – and Kim if you are watching,
It was my great privilege to be flown by Kim in his Classic N111EU from Gillespie airfield, San Diego, to Montgomery, San Diego, in June 2000 when I and a friend were doing an around the USA flight.
Although I never met Paul, I do send my sympathy to Kim, who has been such a fantastic supporter of the Europa family for so long.
Best wishes,
David
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