George Brink RIP

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George Brink RIP

Postby John Boucher » Sat May 28, 2011 3:52 pm

Chaps, it is with great sadness that I post this....

George Brink (RV4ker) & his father Wally, lost their lives in a fatal crash in the Presidents Trophy Air Race today flying in their Cessna 182 RG...

RV.... your posts, input, questions, contributions, friendship is going to be sorely missed my friend! :(

You and Klepps can now fly together tjom..... :(
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby flybynite » Sat May 28, 2011 4:13 pm

Please just be carefull by posting names so early John but I agree with you very sad!
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George Brink RIP

Postby John Young » Sat May 28, 2011 4:18 pm

Absolutely tragic. :( :( :(

RV Fokkership - thanks for the friendship.

Condolences to the wife and kids.

Fly high Buddy.

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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Nkwazi » Sat May 28, 2011 5:38 pm

This is such terrible news - RIP fellow aviators
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Mogas » Sat May 28, 2011 5:54 pm

Very sad to hear this, we will miss George's posts.
My thoughts are with the Brink family.
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Aerosan » Sat May 28, 2011 6:14 pm

Jis dis slegte nuus.... Rv it was always a pleasure to chat to you. Your recent advice served me well. Rest in Piece you will be missed
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Boet » Sat May 28, 2011 6:45 pm

RIP mate. Condolences to the family. We will be left a great deal poorer without the regular posts by RV4ker. :(
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby cobra » Sat May 28, 2011 7:00 pm

this is so sad :( RIP and condolences to the families
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Tumbleweed » Sat May 28, 2011 7:52 pm

Tragic and a great loss.

Epitimised the flying enthusiast and always willing to offer help and advice.

Condolances to his family and all who knew him.
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby kloot piloot » Sat May 28, 2011 8:22 pm

This is a HUGE loss.

Oom Wally and George, God speed ! (-)

RV4ker, our regular chats on your visits to Brits and Aviators Paradise will be missed.

My condolences to your wife, 3 kids, family and friends.
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Bundy » Sat May 28, 2011 10:29 pm

RIP. Guys.

My best wishes and strength to your loved ones :( :( :(
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby KFA » Sat May 28, 2011 11:01 pm

Agge nee. What a shock. RIP. Our thoughts are with the Brink families. George will be sorely missed. :cry: :cry:
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Jabbanaught » Sun May 29, 2011 9:00 am

RIP , he truly was a passionate aviator !
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby Grumpy » Sun May 29, 2011 10:53 am

No words, just a tear. Rest In Peace friends. Condolences to all.
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Re: George Brink RIP

Postby nicow » Sun May 29, 2011 1:09 pm

Very sad :( :( :(
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