Frank Olynyk

[kaki3152]

I find it hard to let this demise sink in. I just corresponded with him a month ago on the publication (MIG Alley) that had a photograph of the gun camera footage of the downing of Sq Ldr Hulse (RAF) on March13,1953. We're all getting older, and I look at my book/publication and wonder if they will become dumpster fodder. Sad.

[knusel]

What depressing news.
Mr. Olynyk was so proficient and friendly.
I believe he has immortalized himself by his fascinating publications.
Rest in Peace.

[Ted51abcdk]

Good afternoon, all:
I had the great pleasure of meeting Frank twice face to face at College Park. He was one to always give a 'tip' for me to find the right list for enhancing my P-51 research. I remember Frank as quiet and unassuming. He was a gentleman and an outstanding researcher. I will miss his friendship. Ted51

[James A Pratt III]

RIP Frank

[edwest2]

May he rest in peace.

A reminder, if I may, that as difficult as it may be, his work should either be recovered or live on. While I value computers, if it can't be found later, it's gone. Or someone will have to be found to retrieve it.

[Nick Beale]

Very sorry to hear this. I did meet Frank once, many years ago at the National Archives. I remember him telling me that he even collected Japanese archive material that he couldn't read himself — real dedication to his project. I certainly benefitted greatly from his knowledge and very much hope his work lives on in some form.

[ClinA-78]

A true Gentleman.

ClinA-78

[Adriano Baumgartner]

A sad loss that will be mourned by all the Aviation History Community.
May the Family receive our deepest mourning and condolences. His helpful answers and friendly inspiring way of "being helpful" will be missed by all members here.
The "Old Eagles" (specially the WW2 Eagles from the USA) will be awaiting for you in Valhalla.
Long Flight for you and thank you!
Adriano

[Nick Beale]

Watching this phone footage from Ukraine today, I thought that Frank would have been eagerly adding another combat to his list: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5szWN94OVDM

[Boris Ciglic]

Blue skies dear friend...