Ivan Vickers : Captain
Sadly we learn that Ivan, a former Captain, passed away over the weekend of 19/20th August 2023 in his care home. My sincere condolences go out to Ivan's family, friends and former colleagues.
Ivan flew a return flight on 6th Jan 1977 from Gatwick to Le Touquet, it was aboard 707 G-AWWD, and a special flight for the Golden Lion Children's Trust where I understand all the crew were volunteers to give the kids a great day out.
Ivan flew a return flight on 6th Jan 1977 from Gatwick to Le Touquet, it was aboard 707 G-AWWD, and a special flight for the Golden Lion Children's Trust where I understand all the crew were volunteers to give the kids a great day out.
Service details
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To be added when known in line with family wishes.
Ivan Remembered
From Jean Carlyle-Lyon
On a trip to South America, we had a crew party, as you do. Somebody got into Ivan's room and stole his trousers. The following morning, I went down for breakfast and Ivan was standing in the lobby in his full uniform, pipe etc. BUT no trousers. I said "Ivan, what are you doing" He just said "well, someone has stolen my trousers"!! Trish Stafford who was also on this trip with the trousers!!
From Kerry Coles: R.I.P. Ivan
From Brian Clarke: Very sad news. RIP Ivan.
From Pat Gough: I remember Ivan very well. Can see his face now. Condolences to his family and friends.
From Sue Jackson-Page: Oh no! how very sad. RIP Ivan
From Tricia Riley: That is so sad. A lovely man. Fly high Ivan
From Diane Smith: Oh such sad news. Loved flying with Ivan.
From Frances Taylor: Sincere condolences to Ivan's family and friends. RIP Ivan.
From Ricky Cuss
Speaking as a redcap… Ivan was a pleasure to work with… good sense of humour and always seemed in a good place.
From Lisa Baker: Such very sad news he was a lovely man
From Hasu Jethwa: RIP
From David Williams: Sad news, I worked with him BCAL and Mytavel condolences to his family.
From Vanessa Cox: So sad, such a lovely man, condolences to his family and friends
From Nicola Shaw: Very fond memories of Ivan a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humour.
From Jan Spratt: Such sad news. Lovely man. Huge condolences to Claire and family. RIP Ivan
From Hazel Harris: So sad, love and condolences to his family
From Steve Taylor: A great GLCT day out. All the flight and cabin crew volunteered to operate the flight. RIP Ivan
From David Eryl Anwyl Jones: Ivan u were one of the Lads. Fab person to know, R I P
From Ian Corby
Very sad news to hear about Ivan! I flew with Ivan on a number of occasions on the DC-10 always fun to fly with! My Deepest Condolences to Caire and family. RIP Ivan
From Annette Yeomans: So sad always enjoyed flying with Ivan and chatting with Claire - thoughts with family and friends
From Kay Sugliano: Sad news RIP
From Anne Murray
The best trip I ever did was over 40 years ago with Capt Ivan Vickers, FO Graeme Crew and CSD Barbara Clough to SJU and EIS on a Dakota with the door held by string and Ivan crossing his fingers as we took off. We sailed on a 70ft schooner around the BVI‘s I will never forget the sight of Ivan swimming off with his pipe in his mouth for ages until he reappeared as if nothing was amiss! The loveliest man, fly high Ivan
From Jim Monaghan: BCal 707 and DC10… then My Travel for about a further six years… never a dull moment.
From Paula Comber: RIP Ivan and condolences to Claire and family.
From Reed Purvis: I’m so sorry to hear this news, such a lovely funny man.
From Sarah Collett: Happy memories of trips with Ivan. RIP sweet man
From Walter Riggans
I was with the GLCT then and arranged the handling in Le Touquet of the flight. Capt Hoppy Hopkins was Mayor of Le Touquet at the time and met Thelma and I to introduce us to everyone. (We drove over for the pre flight set up via the car ferry). We had to get the grass cut either side of the runway as the outboard engines hung over the sides. I asked if they had an airstart (just in case) and they took me to a hangar where they kept it. It looked new but when I asked they said it was 4 years old but never used. The airport had never had anything as big as a 707 and they wanted to park it right up beside the terminal for photos but we suggested not as on departure we could have blown the windows out. Thelma and I then flew over with the flight later. When we got back everyone went to the Wingspan (as you do). The Flight crew thanked us for our support but suggested we should never again plan a 707 operation in Le Touquet. I was on the flight deck and it was a bit hairy on landing and take off. I guess Ivan was probably an FO at the time? RIP. Fly high mate.
From Alastair Ferguson: My condolences, Ivan was a very nice gentleman
From Martyn Gurton
I knew Ivan extremely well as I worked in crewing for many years. He was a great guy, my condolences to the family
From Avril Milne
Very sad to hear about the passing of Captain Vickers, a great pillar and character of our lovely airline.
From Jim Stott: My condolences to Ivan's family. As a Flight Engineer I flew many times with him.
From Brian Dawson
Such sad news. Ivan was always great fun to be and fly with on the DC10 and 744. Always a cheeky grin on his face a true legend. Sending love and condolences to Claire and the family. RIP Ivan, always remembered.
From Ian Haines
I send condolences to his family. We go back a long way to when Ivan was a 1st Officer on BAC 1-11s with Martin Mann and John Bulliegh, young pilots flying with BUA paying their way, all good fellows to work with. Happy memories working on the Ramp. R.I.P Ivan.
From Charles Powell
I first met Ivan when he was part of a small team of 5 pilots who were selected to operate the Chieftain aircraft we operated on scheduled flights to Birmingham in early 1970's. They were trained for this largely single pilot work by Capt Eric Rowley. After that I met Ivan many times down route and much enjoyed his company. He operated our last scheduled flight from Nairobi to Gatwick in 1976.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences have been extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jan Spratt, Jim Will, Reed Purvis, Laurie Evans, Denny Gaskell, Mike Phillips, David R Holder, Ian Corby, Jim Monaghan, Julie Day, Kathryn Durey, Ron Fink, Roger Brown, Paul Richards, David Williams, Nancy Mortensen, Susie Caldwell, Doug Anderson, Pat Cresswell, Nicola Shaw, Mel Sanders, Liz Nettlefold, Christine Jegu, Dudley Rice, Keryma Briceño Neff, Richard Friend, Don Passmore, Sara Cunningham, Ray Bridgman, Ray Davies, Karen Rayner, Jeremy Berridge, Vanessa de Bruin, Alan Reeves, Ana Eva Heuberger, Ricky Cuss, Frank Brejcha, Ann Roberts, Frances Taylor, Robin Frazier, George Banks, John Mason-White, Diana Evans, Tricia Riley, Terry de la Haye, Sheila Nutt, Graham Waters, Nick Washington-Jones, Andy Hudson, Debee Boerner, Julie Hourigan, Kris Massie, Riaz Butt, Wendy Jeffs, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Mike Jeffs, Alayne Elizabeth, Pauline Robertson, Mark Whiting, Sylvia Murphy, Brian Clarke, Christine Swift, Chris Youngman,
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From Jean Carlyle-Lyon
On a trip to South America, we had a crew party, as you do. Somebody got into Ivan's room and stole his trousers. The following morning, I went down for breakfast and Ivan was standing in the lobby in his full uniform, pipe etc. BUT no trousers. I said "Ivan, what are you doing" He just said "well, someone has stolen my trousers"!! Trish Stafford who was also on this trip with the trousers!!
From Kerry Coles: R.I.P. Ivan
From Brian Clarke: Very sad news. RIP Ivan.
From Pat Gough: I remember Ivan very well. Can see his face now. Condolences to his family and friends.
From Sue Jackson-Page: Oh no! how very sad. RIP Ivan
From Tricia Riley: That is so sad. A lovely man. Fly high Ivan
From Diane Smith: Oh such sad news. Loved flying with Ivan.
From Frances Taylor: Sincere condolences to Ivan's family and friends. RIP Ivan.
From Ricky Cuss
Speaking as a redcap… Ivan was a pleasure to work with… good sense of humour and always seemed in a good place.
From Lisa Baker: Such very sad news he was a lovely man
From Hasu Jethwa: RIP
From David Williams: Sad news, I worked with him BCAL and Mytavel condolences to his family.
From Vanessa Cox: So sad, such a lovely man, condolences to his family and friends
From Nicola Shaw: Very fond memories of Ivan a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humour.
From Jan Spratt: Such sad news. Lovely man. Huge condolences to Claire and family. RIP Ivan
From Hazel Harris: So sad, love and condolences to his family
From Steve Taylor: A great GLCT day out. All the flight and cabin crew volunteered to operate the flight. RIP Ivan
From David Eryl Anwyl Jones: Ivan u were one of the Lads. Fab person to know, R I P
From Ian Corby
Very sad news to hear about Ivan! I flew with Ivan on a number of occasions on the DC-10 always fun to fly with! My Deepest Condolences to Caire and family. RIP Ivan
From Annette Yeomans: So sad always enjoyed flying with Ivan and chatting with Claire - thoughts with family and friends
From Kay Sugliano: Sad news RIP
From Anne Murray
The best trip I ever did was over 40 years ago with Capt Ivan Vickers, FO Graeme Crew and CSD Barbara Clough to SJU and EIS on a Dakota with the door held by string and Ivan crossing his fingers as we took off. We sailed on a 70ft schooner around the BVI‘s I will never forget the sight of Ivan swimming off with his pipe in his mouth for ages until he reappeared as if nothing was amiss! The loveliest man, fly high Ivan
From Jim Monaghan: BCal 707 and DC10… then My Travel for about a further six years… never a dull moment.
From Paula Comber: RIP Ivan and condolences to Claire and family.
From Reed Purvis: I’m so sorry to hear this news, such a lovely funny man.
From Sarah Collett: Happy memories of trips with Ivan. RIP sweet man
From Walter Riggans
I was with the GLCT then and arranged the handling in Le Touquet of the flight. Capt Hoppy Hopkins was Mayor of Le Touquet at the time and met Thelma and I to introduce us to everyone. (We drove over for the pre flight set up via the car ferry). We had to get the grass cut either side of the runway as the outboard engines hung over the sides. I asked if they had an airstart (just in case) and they took me to a hangar where they kept it. It looked new but when I asked they said it was 4 years old but never used. The airport had never had anything as big as a 707 and they wanted to park it right up beside the terminal for photos but we suggested not as on departure we could have blown the windows out. Thelma and I then flew over with the flight later. When we got back everyone went to the Wingspan (as you do). The Flight crew thanked us for our support but suggested we should never again plan a 707 operation in Le Touquet. I was on the flight deck and it was a bit hairy on landing and take off. I guess Ivan was probably an FO at the time? RIP. Fly high mate.
From Alastair Ferguson: My condolences, Ivan was a very nice gentleman
From Martyn Gurton
I knew Ivan extremely well as I worked in crewing for many years. He was a great guy, my condolences to the family
From Avril Milne
Very sad to hear about the passing of Captain Vickers, a great pillar and character of our lovely airline.
From Jim Stott: My condolences to Ivan's family. As a Flight Engineer I flew many times with him.
From Brian Dawson
Such sad news. Ivan was always great fun to be and fly with on the DC10 and 744. Always a cheeky grin on his face a true legend. Sending love and condolences to Claire and the family. RIP Ivan, always remembered.
From Ian Haines
I send condolences to his family. We go back a long way to when Ivan was a 1st Officer on BAC 1-11s with Martin Mann and John Bulliegh, young pilots flying with BUA paying their way, all good fellows to work with. Happy memories working on the Ramp. R.I.P Ivan.
From Charles Powell
I first met Ivan when he was part of a small team of 5 pilots who were selected to operate the Chieftain aircraft we operated on scheduled flights to Birmingham in early 1970's. They were trained for this largely single pilot work by Capt Eric Rowley. After that I met Ivan many times down route and much enjoyed his company. He operated our last scheduled flight from Nairobi to Gatwick in 1976.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences have been extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jan Spratt, Jim Will, Reed Purvis, Laurie Evans, Denny Gaskell, Mike Phillips, David R Holder, Ian Corby, Jim Monaghan, Julie Day, Kathryn Durey, Ron Fink, Roger Brown, Paul Richards, David Williams, Nancy Mortensen, Susie Caldwell, Doug Anderson, Pat Cresswell, Nicola Shaw, Mel Sanders, Liz Nettlefold, Christine Jegu, Dudley Rice, Keryma Briceño Neff, Richard Friend, Don Passmore, Sara Cunningham, Ray Bridgman, Ray Davies, Karen Rayner, Jeremy Berridge, Vanessa de Bruin, Alan Reeves, Ana Eva Heuberger, Ricky Cuss, Frank Brejcha, Ann Roberts, Frances Taylor, Robin Frazier, George Banks, John Mason-White, Diana Evans, Tricia Riley, Terry de la Haye, Sheila Nutt, Graham Waters, Nick Washington-Jones, Andy Hudson, Debee Boerner, Julie Hourigan, Kris Massie, Riaz Butt, Wendy Jeffs, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Mike Jeffs, Alayne Elizabeth, Pauline Robertson, Mark Whiting, Sylvia Murphy, Brian Clarke, Christine Swift, Chris Youngman,
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