Adrian Jones : BCal 707 Loadmaster / Cargo Ops
It is with sadness we learn Adrian has passed away in an Alabama Hospice on 23rd October 2023. My sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and former colleagues. Adrian worked on Load Control, then as a 707 Loadmaster before moving into Cargo Ops in the USA.
Service details
Adrian's service was held on 27th October 2023 and he was buried at his wife's family cemetery in Ailey, Georgia.
Adrian Remembered
From Roger Botting
Adrian joined the RAF after leaving school and after 5 years service joined British Caledonian in Load Control. In 1974 Adrian became a Loadmaster on the 707 freighter fleet until 1980 when he moved to St Louis to open the cargo operations for the new destination. After BCAL closed the St Louis office Adrian moved to Atlanta and ran the cargo operations until he took early retirement from British Airways.
Adrian met his wife Ala in Atlanta, who also worked for BCAL, and started a family having a daughter Caroline and a son Robert who between them gave Adrian and Ala 6 grandchildren.
From Russell Driver: I remember him from BCAL and when I worked in Atlanta. RIP Adrian
From Sally Simmonds: Sorry to hear. RIP, Adrian.
From David Clark
Sorry to hear this news. I remember Adrian from the Freighter days. RIP Adrian. My condolences to his family and friends.
From Caron Phillips: RIP Adrian, my sincere condolences to his friends and family
From Phil Bowell
Adrian joined us for the off line tour of the middle of the US for the Cargo Darts tour. Will Blunt, Chris Hill, Roger Harris - great days with a fantastic team.
From Roger Warren: RIP Adrian
From Annette Froshaug
Met Adrian when I started with BCAL, he would come to our house in Horley to mow the lawn, we were 3 hosties and not very practical! he always helped us.
From Ray Bridgman
I was privileged to work alongside Adrian in Load Control and during his time as a Loadmaster. I remember too that we were both on a very enjoyable 'Wakely Safari' in the '70's . RIP Adrian, you will be sadly missed.
From Derek Jenkins: RIP Adrian, fly high and safe
From Trevor Warburton
So sad to hear about Adrian. I worked with him in USA. A very reliable Cargo Supervisor. Condolences to his family
From Martyn Gurton
I knew Adrian as I worked in crewing and we managed the load masters rosters. Adrian was always helpful and professional as were all the loadmasters; they worked long hours and not always in the best conditions. RIP
From Chris Hill
I first had the pleasure of meeting Adrian in 1982 when I moved to ATL. Working with him was an absolute delight as he ran a very professional operation due to his loadmaster skills and knowledge. He definitely helped the cargo sales team and thanks to him everything ran extremely smooth. My condolences to all of his family especially his wife Ala. A very nice lady who worked in PAX sales. RIP Adrian.
From Dave Phillips
So sorry to hear of Adrian’s passing. I remember him at LGW, as Loadmaster and at Atlanta. I think his personal car reg there was BCAL. RIP Adrian.
From Paul Schmitt
Adrian was a good friend and great loadmaster. We worked together in the States. My condolences to his family.
From Rohan Alce
So sorry to hear about Adrian. He was a valuable member of the Atlanta team during my time there in the early 80s and it was a real pleasure to work with him. His wife Ala who he met at BCal was a sales executive for the airline. My condolences to Ala and their children. RIP Adrian.
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, Andy Hudson, Riaz Butt, Caron Phillips, Alan Reeves, Sally Simmonds, Helena Burgoyne, Lesley Peacock, Nick Washington-Jones, Julie Hourigan, Lindsay Smith, Kris Massie, Frances Taylor, John Lyons, Pat Cresswell, Andy Hudson, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Keryma Briceño Neff, Victor Attwood, Jean Bagnell, Maria Shaw, Roger Moore, Biddi Geoghegan, Nick Ridley, Liz Rogers, Graham Lambert, Graham Waters, John Morgan, Janet Willis, Susie Douglas-Smith,
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