John Hall: Captain
I have heard that sadly John has passed away, aged 98, in June 2026. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues. His son Richard was also a BCal Captain.
John joined Caledonian Airways in 1968 as a First Officer on the BAC 1-11, progressed to the B707 where he achieved command and retired on the DC10 on 31st January 1988, his 60th birthday.
John Remembered
From Derek Jenkins - Sad news, so sorry to hear this. Fly high and safe Captain
From Tricia Riley - Remember him from many 707 trips. RIP Captain John
From Janet Willis - Rest easy John
From Roger Warren - RIP John
From Sue Jackson-Page
How sad. I remember John so well and what a lovely kind gentleman he was. My condolences to his family. Rest peacefully now John
From Sally Simmonds - So sorry to hear this. RIP, Captain John.
From Hasu Jethwa - RIP
From Lesley Peacock - What such sad news. John was a lovely gentleman. Fly high John.
From Andy Geary Stevens - RIP John. My sincere condolences to the family
From Rosie Stockwell - He was a true gentleman… sincere condolences to the family.
From Patricia Nightingale - Always sad, as he was a genuinely lovely man.
From Cos Watt - A true gentleman. Sincere condolences to the family. RIP John
From David Collett - RIP John, great innings
From Rhoda Pearman
I remember flying firstly with John and then Richard. John was such a lovely Capt to fly with. My condolences to his family.
From Mike Jeffs - my sincere condolences to Johns family. He was a well liked man and a very fine aviator.
From Janet Simmons
I remember Capt. John Hall very well. Had some amazing trips with him. Condolences to Richard Hall, who I remember very well too, and all his family. So sorry to hear of his passing. May he Rest in Peace
From John Fairclough
My condolences to Cpt John's family, especially Richard and Fiona. John was a gentleman and well remembered for quiet manner.
From Marjorie Jackson (nee Anglesea)
Saddened to learn of Captain John's passing, such a gentleman. Sincere condolences to Tessa and John's family and friends.
From Martyn Gurton - I knew John from my years in crewing.....a true gentleman. RIP
From Anne Marie Dunn - What a lovely man. Condolences to his family. May he RIP
From Phil Benson
I am sorry to hear about former BCal DC10 Captain John Hall’s death. I flew with him as his copilot many times and thought he was one of the best Captains. A delight to fly with and such a lovely person.
From Jim Monaghan
Remember him from about 1975, he was co-pilot then on B-707. Later flew with him as a Capt on DC 10. Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory John.
From Davina Janman - Sad. Rest in Peace.
From Loz Allan
My sincere condolences to John’s family on the sad news of his passing away. I did my DC 10 course with John as his co pilot. I have to say he was not only a very competent pilot but great fun to fly with in all respects. Charlie Coates was the BCAL training captain and between us we had a lot of laughs. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was always a delight to be with. We flew several times subsequently and I know he was extremely popular and highly respected by all crew members. The family can be justly proud of this fine aviator and wonderful, kind person. Fly high, fly free John
From Coreen Wilcox
So sad to hear this. A lovely man. My sincere condolences to all his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Captain John
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were also extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Carol Boaks, Suzie Barnett, Riaz Butt, Janet Willis, Janice Belshaw, Seona Craig, Peter Beck, Fran Cox, Pam Whitehouse, Ian Corby, Christine Jegu, Debee Boerner, Peter Durran, Roger Moore, Rosie Stockwell, Roger Brown, Jenny Thomas, David Paula Williams, Frances Taylor, Terry de la Haye, Sue Jackson-Page, Elaine Brown, Daphne Hemmings, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Tricia Riley, Sylvia Murphy, Mel Sanders, Susan Buckley, Richard Keast, Ian Plumridge, Graham Waters, Brian Russell, Stephen Kerr, Sally Simmonds, Cos Watt, John Gould, Jacqui Byrne, John Mcsorley, Dorothy Flower,
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Service Information
John's service on 7th July 2026, will be held on Guernsey, Channel Islands, where he had been living with his second wife Tessa
