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It is with the utmost saddness that I regretably have to inform all those that knew him that Colin Hammond passed away peacefully this morning after a brief illness. I have lost a great freind and the hobby a great advicate. Details will be posted when known. My sympathy goes out to Rose his partner and his family. I am devastated.

Steve Ogden

So sorry to hear this news. He will be sadly missed.


Denis Brown

We are so sad to hear this news, please accept our condolences to Colins family and friends. From all who knew him from this neck of the woods. The west country gang, Pat , Pete, Andy and all the DP gang. Pat Cuss

Vary sad to hear that Colin has gone to the model flyingsite in the sky. Please pass my sorrys to Rose and family.
Had some great times together at Hastings etc.

Ken Bones and the Baldock Mob.

Very sad to hear that Colin passed away this morning.A few years ago at the Southport LMA fly in, Colin was commentating the event, and on the saturday night we made him an honorary member of the Yorkshire Ole Farts.Presenting him with a cap complete with logo and his name.He was really chuffed. On behalf of myself, Tony Woodhouse,Harry Harland,Paul Crawshaw,Keith Buckham,and David Tappin, our sincere condolences to Colins family.

Colin was always so kind to me. One of lifes true characters, who will be sorely missed by all his family, friends and flying mates. I am so sad. RIP Col

Tony Collins

Might I add my own condolences and those of the LMA. Colin served us well - despite not always being in the best of health at many shows.
He was also a superb, large-scale modeller and no mean flyer. He never let that overtake his modest charm and will be much missed in the hobby......
Keith Mitchell

Sad news, lovely chap, his model skills where superb, if you liked his commentary work or not, there is no denying this gentleman was one of the best the LMA fielded, guys like this will be forever missed, just remember, be carefull, theres some right donuts out there, goodnight Colin, thanks for everything,
Alan & Lee Cantwell

Very sorry to here Colin has passed away today, I knew he was very poorly but hoped he would pull through. Colin was one of the very best and I always enjoyed talking to him about many things. He was a fabulous modeller and a font of knowledge. I used to love his commentry at the shows, again one of the very best in the business. He was a very gracious man and I will truly miss him. My condolences go out to Rose and family and i will be thinking of them at this difficult time.

I last saw Colin just before Christmas when I picked up his B25, a truly fabulous model which I will cherish and keep flying in his honour. Colin you were a legend in our hobby R.I.P mate.
Richard Scarbrough.

Very sorry and sad to hear. Both mine and Cheryls condolences to his family and many friends. i have been fortunate to have been commentated on many times by Colin and held him in the highest regard. I hope he is now telling god how to build angels. thanks and RIP.
Andy and Cheryl

Likewise as a very close friend of Colin's I share wholeheartedly with your comments, I have lost a great mate.

also, I have been asked to state, that please under no circumstances phone his wife Rose at this very diffcult time, the family wish to be able to quietly grieve, if you require any information regarding Colin's funeral etc. please contact either Vic Charles on: 07868 855650 or Les Eagle on: 01474 815055

Many thanks,
Vince.

Colin was a good mate to me offering loads of support at the shows, i am so sorry and saddened to hear the news. God bless him. Robbie, Rob and Sue.

I knew for a while that Colin was not well,and i met him earlier this year to purchase all his PA gear for the LMA ,but i was shocked to see how fast he went downhill.I was already on my way down to Rougham early Thursday am when i had the call.Rougham show was one of the LMA ones that Colin commentated at for many years and appropriately we had a minutes silence at Pilots briefing to show our respect for Colin.Once the funeral arrangements are confirmed,i will post on here ,and i will be travelling down with several others to represent the LMA there.
Condolences to Rose and Colins other family----

thanks for accepting me,have been on here many times now just too read the kind words that have been wrote about my dad,its comforting too know how you all felt about him.my dad was the best and is loved greatly,i will miss him more than i ever imagined possible x