"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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With your kind permission I would like to take just a few lines here to
say goodbye to an old and dear friend.
This Monday, retired AF Brig Gen Robert L. Scott Jr. died. He was 97.
Scotty and I go way back together.
When I was a young boy dreaming about becoming a pilot, it was Bob's book
"God Is My Co-Pilot", an account of his exploits in China with Chennault
that was part of my inspiration.
Later on in life, as I became a bit known in aviation, we became friends,
and have remained so all through the fifty odd years I have been in
aviation.
When I founded the International Fighter Pilots Fellowship in 1971, Bob
Noel Bacon, and Anna Chennault for Gen Claire Lee Chennault, became out
first charter members.
Scotty's last job, at the Warner Robbins Aviation Museum in his beloved
Georgia, was the perfect setting for him to spend his last days. He loved
being there, and was always available to answer questions about aviation
and about his life and times.
I'll miss him. A wonderful guy.

"sic transit gloria mundi"

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Dudley Henriques
For the International Fighter Pilots Fellowship

Dudley,

My admiration for BG Scott goes back years, ever since I was a young boy and
learned of his exploits with the Flying Tigers. May he rest in peace--he has
"put out his hand, and touched the face of God".

You are indeed fortunate to have known him as a close friend.

I saw an article in this morning's paper about his passing--but thanks for
letting us know.

Paul