Anthony "Tony" Cowan : Captain
We learn that Anthony passed away on 12th February 2025, he went peacefully in his sleep at the St Peter’s Hospice in Haywards Heath. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and former colleagues.
Anthony started in the RAF, a time in Crop Spraying, joining BCal in 1975 flying the 1-11 and 707. He spent many years with British Caledonian, then British Airways as a First Officer and Captain on the A320 and 747-100’s, 200’s and 400’s before retiring in 2000.
A photo to the right of Tony.
Anthony started in the RAF, a time in Crop Spraying, joining BCal in 1975 flying the 1-11 and 707. He spent many years with British Caledonian, then British Airways as a First Officer and Captain on the A320 and 747-100’s, 200’s and 400’s before retiring in 2000.
A photo to the right of Tony.
Tony Remembered
From Lynette Hool
So sad to hear this news. Tony was a lovely man, full of fun and laughter. Sending condolences to the family.
From Elizabeth Kosh
So very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Tony
From Ana Eva Heuberger: RIP Captain Tony Cowan.
From Lyndsay Cochrane: Sad News ~ RIP Tony ~ My most Heartfelt Condolences to All the Family & close friends ??
From Dorothy Flower: RIP
From Cos Shiels: RIP Tony, thank you for all the wonderful BCal memories
From Derek Jenkins: Rest in peace Captain, fly high and safe.
From Mike Jeffs: RIP Tony
From Coreen Wilcox
So sad to hear this. I have many happy memories of fun trips to the Far East with Tony in BCAL days. My sincere condolences to all. Rest in peace Tony
From Mark Whiting
Great to fly with and to socialise. 707 in BCal was unique in the early 80s. Tony and his friend, Dave Belasco both flew as skippers on the fleet. Such great times. RIP Tony.
From Joy Twigg: So sorry to hear this, he was a lovely man.
From Judith Oliemans: My sincere condolences to all his family. RIP Tony
From Pat Gough: Condolences to the family. RIP Tony.
From Claire Vickers
So sad to hear this. Ivan loved flying with him and I often went along too. A lovely man who I’m sure will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to the family.
From Rhoda Pearman: RIP Tony.
From Brian Clarke: Sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with the family at this time.
From Hasu Jethwa: RIP
From Simon Parnell
So sorry to hear this news. I met Tony several times many years ago on A320’s at Gatwick. My condolences to the family.
From Jim Will: R I P Captain Cowan
From Chris Rodgers: Sad news, RIP Tony
From Yvonne Corbett: Happy memories. RIP
From Captain Clive Willsdon
So sad to hear of Tony's passing. Many happy times mainly on B707s with BCAL. Those really were the days, I will raise a glass, or two, as we always did wherever the jet took us, much love to the family.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Rachael Sadler, Melissa Moremon, Dudley Rice, Fee Flee, Liz Nettlefold, Denise Stevens, Peter Durran, Susan Buckley, Judith Owen, Ivor Phillips, Sharon Gardner, Georgie MacLean, Jacqui Byrne, Janet Willis, Nick Crawford, Simon Day, Hazel Austin, Christine Swift, Karen Strawson, Josephine Wilkinson, David R Holder, Sue Jackson-Page, Penhair Carloti, Trevor Warburton, Ana Eva Heuberger, John Morgan, Wendy Loxley, Dave Phillips, John Bailey, Linda Culver, Jean Bagnell, Kathryn Durey, Laurie Evans, Adrian Schilke, Dorothy Flower, Cos Shiels, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, Doug Ledingham, David Kilgallon, Nick Washington-Jones, Mel Sanders, Dave Obyrne, Victor Attwood, Mike Jeffs, Graham Lambert, Sylvia Murphy, Kris Massie, Sara Cunningham, Wendy Jeffs, Freddie Gorman, Margaret Mattocks, Tricia Riley, Don Passmore, Ann Gallagher, Joanna Dyckes, Debbie Ling, Rani Kler, Pierre Birgé, Mark Whiting, Alan Reeves, Neil Gordon, Austin Wynn-Hayes, Judith Oliemans, Sue Carne, Nick Ridley, Jacqui Robinson, Martin Haines, Liz Rogers, Jane Gray, Terry de la Haye, Alan Killick, Maria Shaw, Kimberley Moore, Frances Taylor, Miryam Tees Leite, Brian Clarke, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Gareth Stell, Linda Boyle,
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From Lynette Hool
So sad to hear this news. Tony was a lovely man, full of fun and laughter. Sending condolences to the family.
From Elizabeth Kosh
So very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Tony
From Ana Eva Heuberger: RIP Captain Tony Cowan.
From Lyndsay Cochrane: Sad News ~ RIP Tony ~ My most Heartfelt Condolences to All the Family & close friends ??
From Dorothy Flower: RIP
From Cos Shiels: RIP Tony, thank you for all the wonderful BCal memories
From Derek Jenkins: Rest in peace Captain, fly high and safe.
From Mike Jeffs: RIP Tony
From Coreen Wilcox
So sad to hear this. I have many happy memories of fun trips to the Far East with Tony in BCAL days. My sincere condolences to all. Rest in peace Tony
From Mark Whiting
Great to fly with and to socialise. 707 in BCal was unique in the early 80s. Tony and his friend, Dave Belasco both flew as skippers on the fleet. Such great times. RIP Tony.
From Joy Twigg: So sorry to hear this, he was a lovely man.
From Judith Oliemans: My sincere condolences to all his family. RIP Tony
From Pat Gough: Condolences to the family. RIP Tony.
From Claire Vickers
So sad to hear this. Ivan loved flying with him and I often went along too. A lovely man who I’m sure will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to the family.
From Rhoda Pearman: RIP Tony.
From Brian Clarke: Sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with the family at this time.
From Hasu Jethwa: RIP
From Simon Parnell
So sorry to hear this news. I met Tony several times many years ago on A320’s at Gatwick. My condolences to the family.
From Jim Will: R I P Captain Cowan
From Chris Rodgers: Sad news, RIP Tony
From Yvonne Corbett: Happy memories. RIP
From Captain Clive Willsdon
So sad to hear of Tony's passing. Many happy times mainly on B707s with BCAL. Those really were the days, I will raise a glass, or two, as we always did wherever the jet took us, much love to the family.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Rachael Sadler, Melissa Moremon, Dudley Rice, Fee Flee, Liz Nettlefold, Denise Stevens, Peter Durran, Susan Buckley, Judith Owen, Ivor Phillips, Sharon Gardner, Georgie MacLean, Jacqui Byrne, Janet Willis, Nick Crawford, Simon Day, Hazel Austin, Christine Swift, Karen Strawson, Josephine Wilkinson, David R Holder, Sue Jackson-Page, Penhair Carloti, Trevor Warburton, Ana Eva Heuberger, John Morgan, Wendy Loxley, Dave Phillips, John Bailey, Linda Culver, Jean Bagnell, Kathryn Durey, Laurie Evans, Adrian Schilke, Dorothy Flower, Cos Shiels, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, Doug Ledingham, David Kilgallon, Nick Washington-Jones, Mel Sanders, Dave Obyrne, Victor Attwood, Mike Jeffs, Graham Lambert, Sylvia Murphy, Kris Massie, Sara Cunningham, Wendy Jeffs, Freddie Gorman, Margaret Mattocks, Tricia Riley, Don Passmore, Ann Gallagher, Joanna Dyckes, Debbie Ling, Rani Kler, Pierre Birgé, Mark Whiting, Alan Reeves, Neil Gordon, Austin Wynn-Hayes, Judith Oliemans, Sue Carne, Nick Ridley, Jacqui Robinson, Martin Haines, Liz Rogers, Jane Gray, Terry de la Haye, Alan Killick, Maria Shaw, Kimberley Moore, Frances Taylor, Miryam Tees Leite, Brian Clarke, Jackie Hebert Hayes, Gareth Stell, Linda Boyle,
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Service Information
Tony's service was held on 14th March 2025
A wake was held afterwards at the nearby Six Bells in Chiddingly
Tony's service was held on 14th March 2025
A wake was held afterwards at the nearby Six Bells in Chiddingly
