Tony Hooper

[Rob Buckley]

It is with great sadness that I have to report that Tony Hooper died last night.

Condolences to Emily & RIP Tony.

Tony has just recently stood down from being a director of the LMA, having spent 20 years or so working tirelessly on our behalf keeping the over 20kg & over 25kg wheels turning.

There's a brief autobiography Tony wrote some years ago here-

https://www.largemodelassociation.com/featured/tony-hooper/

[stuart knowles 1611]

Saddened to hear the news of Tony's passing . My condolences to his family and friends.

He was a through and through 'Total Aviation Person'

[Peter Siggins]

Really sad to hear of Tony’s passing - condolences to Emm - quite a shock

R.I.P. Tony

Pete

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Gutted, one of the nicest, brightest talented chaps I’ve ever met, if you could bottle enthusiasm, Tony’s would be a best seller, very very sad loss, condolences to his family, thanks for the work Tony did, and thanks for some awesome stories of his full size exploits, one of the true greats in the association, R.I.P.

[Vincent Raia]

Another sad passing, Tony WAS Mr. Aviation, his knowledge and experience of full size aircraft, permeated into his model flying, condolences to his wife Emily, and his family, R.I.P. Sir.

[maurice northcott]

A great loss. Thank you Tony, for so much. Condolences to Family. RIP Tony....

[Keith Mitchell]

Tony worked tirelessly for the Association and will be very difficult to replace. To boot, he was kindly, affable and always grand company. He will be much missed on our flightlines...
Heartfelt condolences to Em' & Family.

[paul hughes]

Very sad news indeed. Tony was one of lifes good guy, always amicable and a genuine nice chap. He will be sadly missed by the LMA and the aviation world in general. He never made a big deal of it, but I think It should be Tony Hooper OBE
RIP

[Cary Bailey]

Saddened to hear this. Tony was such a great guy, so helpful with a great wealth of knowledge. Thankyou for Your Service. Rest in Peace Sir
Cary

[Wayne Cox]

We all have a memory of Tony because he was such a fantastic and kind man.
I remember going to Johns fly in and Tony took me for my LMA Proficiency, jurying the flight which I was so engrossed, Tony came behind me and pulled my Throttle all the way back and said, You have a dead stick!

I did the normal and gave my commentary and landed.
I have never forgotten his advice which is priceless.

We have lost a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by so many.
RIP Sir
Thoughts are with Tony’s family
God bless

[chris poyser]

Just caught up with news only to hear of the passing of Tony.
Condolences to all his family from myself a member of his wider modelling family
A man who always said hello whenever we met at events and was always ready to chat
Rest peacefully Tony be assured tales will be told for years.
Chris

[DAVE JOHNSON]

Tonys Friend Nigel,has asked me to post funeral details on here---once the venue for the wake is sorted i will update the post and the family are asking for numbers who would like to attend---the funeral is on April 24th at 11 am at Oakley Wood Crem CV33 9QP More details to follow---DAVE

[Rob Buckley]

If you are planning on attending the funeral or the wake or both, could you please contact either Dave Johnson at chairman@largemodelassociation.com or me at secretary@largemodelassociation.com so we can pass on numbers.

[DAVE JOHNSON]

Just a final update for Tonys funeral next Monday---Apparently there are 2 Crematuriums there---Tonys is in the Northern Crem----