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Old 28th June 2008, 23:06
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Peter Hinchliffe O.B.E

It is with much sadness that i have just learnt that my dear friend and mentor, Peter Hinchliffe, died this evening after a long battle with Parkinsons.

He was a fine author who had a great gift for giving to other people who were interested in Bomber Command and the German Night Fighters. Had it not been for his friendship and generosity with his advice and translating I would never have started writing books.

Peter had many friends, both here in Britain, Germany and around the world. He will be sorely missed by many, and particularly by me. I have lost my dearest friend. My condolences go to his many friends and family.

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Old 29th June 2008, 00:08
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Someone who is willing to share his knowledge with others is a rare and wonderful gift to us all. We will all miss him.
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Old 29th June 2008, 00:27
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Dear David,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your friend Peter, he will be missed by us all in the WWII aviation fraternity. Sympathies to you, his family and all his friends worldwide.

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Old 29th June 2008, 01:53
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Very sad news indeed... blue skies Peter...

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Old 29th June 2008, 03:01
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..yes, 'very sorry to hear of Peter's passing, he had done much to advance the knowledge of an rekindle interest in the war between the Nachtjagd and Bomber Command...

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Old 30th June 2008, 01:43
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Re: Peter Hinchliffe O.B.E

David,

I too share your sadness today David. He was a wonderful man and contributed so much to your enthusiasm for writing. We are pretty lucky chaps. You had Peter and I had Roger.

We can toast him properly on the deck in a month or so mate.

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Old 30th June 2008, 14:26
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I'm very sad to hear of Peter's death, his biography of Heinz Schnaufer "Ace of Diamonds" is a mainstay in my research.
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Old 30th June 2008, 17:44
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I only read his book "Ace of Diamonds", but found on this work a very efficient Historian and a magnificent work. Very sad loss indeed.
My most sincere sympathies to all his family and friends.
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Old 30th June 2008, 19:44
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..very sad news indeed David.. it goes without saying that his life was an inspiration and his work authoritative for having been there.....
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Old 1st July 2008, 20:15
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RIP. He was a great contributor to the field.
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