Jo did not add that Brian's engines were regularly awarded with Gold And Silver medals at the annual Model Engineer Competition. Only the very finest engines receive these prestigious awards. Brian;s Bristol Aquilla went on to win the coveted 'Duke of Edinburgh Challenge Trophy' which proclaimed his engine as being the 'Best of the Best', the 'Cream of the Cream'
Brian was an inspiration to us all. Ever helpful and encouraging, with a ready smile. Many of us will have seen his engine build articles in Model Engineer magazine and in the 'Strictly I/C' magazine. Sadly a debilitating illness in his latter years robbed him of the ability to finish his final creation, the incredible Mercedes W165 Silver Arrow Grand Prix car.
I had the privilege of a strong friendship with Brian for the last twenty/ thirty years. I for one, will miss him.
Brian's funeral will be in Bristol tomorrow. It is with great regret and sorrow that I will be unable to attend for family reasons, I am sure he would have understood.
Mike