We have received this message from John Simpson:

"Duncan M S Simpson OBE Ceng FRAes FIMechE 23rd December 1927 - 7th December 2017. Our family are writing to inform you of the recent death of our father Duncan Simpson. He died peacefully at his home on Thursday 7th December 2017 having endured severe ill health since early 2015. We are aware of the highly valued association he had with the de Havilland Technical School and apprenticeship which started his career. He had many stories to tell. We would very much appreciate it if you could please pass on this message to others who remember him. Any former colleagues or close friends we would very much like to hear from. Messages can be sent to dmssimpson@btconnect.com . A Memorial Service is being held at St Clement Danes WC2R 1DH on Tuesday 24th April at 11am and after at the RAF Club W1J 7PY. Any donations please to the RAF Benevolent Fund."

UPDATE 2 MAR 2018: WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE ADVERTISED MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Duncan, perhaps best known for his flight testing of the Harrier, was our President. He was always supportive of our Association and will be sadly missed.