Dougie Beard

Doug Remembered

From Brian Ferdinando
I have known Doug for over 65 years as both airline colleague and steadfast friend. I have been privileged to have flown with Doug for what, to most people, is a lifetime.

My log book shows I was Doug's Flight Engineer on a Douglas DC6 from Southend to Malta on 17th March 1961. During the intervening years I had the pleasure of being crewed with Doug many times, our last flight together in a Boeing 747 on February 5th 1988 from Gatwick to Lagos.

I feel very fortunate to have had the experience of knowing a pilot of exceptional ability, a true professional and a gentleman who was respected and admired by all who came into contact with him during his long flying caree

From Alan Reeves - RIP Dougie

From Graham Waters - R.I.P.

From Tracey Washington-Jones
So sad to hear this. My dad, Jimmy, always spoke very highly of Dougie. He was a much mentioned name in our house. Many condolences

From David Eryl Anwyl Jones - RIP Doug

From Geoff Johnston - You’ve gained your 2nd set of wings RIP.

From Derek Jenkins - Rest in peace brave aviator, fly high and safe.

From Walter Riggans - RIP Dougie.

From Charlotte Burnell - Sad to hear as Dougie was one of Dad’s (Tom Moremon) cohorts. RIP

From Hasu Jethwa - RIP

From Jim Will - RIP Cap Doug fly high

From Gillian Mann - Dougie was a very popular Captain, always calm and polite. Enjoyed flying with him.

From Sally Simmonds - So sorry to hear. RIP, Captain

From Charles Powell
I got to know Doug well in early 70s and we met many times down route over the next decade. I introduced him to several restaurants in Rio well away from the crew favoured Rian. He was a true gentleman and it seemed that all crew loved to fly with him as their captain. I was much saddened to learn of his passing.

From John Fairclough
In my 34 years of flying experience with BUA/BCAL my most standout person in training and social life was Dougie. He was a true gent, trainer and will always be remembered by me. Rest Peacefully

From Phil Benson
I first met Dougie in September 1979 when I was teamed up with him as my Captain on our DC10 conversion course. The first one that BCal organised at American Airlines' training school in Dallas. I was very impressed with Dougie in all sorts of ways. He was not only an extremely skilled Captain but also a delight to spend time with. Such a gentleman and so considerate of others. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

From Mike Jeffs
My sincere condolences to Dougie's family and friends. I flew loads of times with Dougie on the DC10 as his co pilot we always got on well and had many a laugh together. Sadly missed RIP old friend.

From Jean Carlyle-Lyon - Remember him so well. RIP Dougie.

From Victor Attwood - Remember Dougie on the DC6s with HCAT - a gentleman

From David Eryl Anwyl Jones - A FAB guy. RIP Dougie, one of the boys!

From Mike Thrower - Lovely Captain and man…… RIP Dougie

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, Dudley Rice, David R Holder, Roger Brown, Cos Watt, Frances Taylor, Tony Roberts, Ian Corby, Hilary Duckett, Susan Buckley, Patricia Nightingale, Denise Stevens, Lisa Newton Bellamy, John Mcsorley, Vanessa Ridgway van Perlstein, Jacqui Byrne, Paul D'Alvarez, Peter Beck, Seona Craig, Stephen Kerr, Sue Jackson-Page, Jackie Hebert Hayes, James Scotland, Michael Phillips, Graham Waters, Biddi Geoghegan, Peter Braham, Mel Sanders, Ian Newton, Rosie Stockwell, Sylvia Murphy, Christine Jegu, Janet Willis, Bob Ash, Lindsay Smith, Keith Hayward, Pat Cresswell, Riaz Butt, John Gould, Paul Read,

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