Frank Lucas : BUA / BCal Engineer
Sadly Frank passed away, aged 103, in his sleep on 9th December 2024 after a short spell in hospital. My sincere condolences go out to his son Ian, and the family, friends and former colleagues.
After serving 22 years in RAF, Frank joined BUA as an aircraft engineer in 1965, he retired from BCal in 1986 as Equipment Engineer.
On the right, Frank with son Ian at a RSA gathering in 2016
After serving 22 years in RAF, Frank joined BUA as an aircraft engineer in 1965, he retired from BCal in 1986 as Equipment Engineer.
On the right, Frank with son Ian at a RSA gathering in 2016
Frank Remembered
From Paul Robinson
Sad news. Funny we were only talking about him being 102 last Thursday at the Christmas do. RIP
From Riaz Butt
Sorry to hear the sad news. RIP Frank. My prayers for Frank and thoughts for the family.
From Carl Traynor: Condolences to Ian and family .
From Christine Jegu: RIP.
From Steven Maltman: So sad to hear this news my condolences to Ian and the rest of your family
From Paul Funnell
So sorry to hear. I worked with Frank for many years. I had great respect for him and was a great mentor to me. He will always be remembered. Many condolences to Ian and family.
From Debbie Foster: Sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family.
From Robin Green: Sorry to hear about the passing of Frank.
From John Nicholas: Good memories of Frank. RIP.
From Ray Astridge: I worked with both Frank. Frank always had a story to tell. RIP Frank. Fly high.
From Kevin Perryman: Condolences Ian and the family. Sad news
From Graham Waters: R.I.P.
From Robert Rice: Sad news indeed. Good memories of working with Frank. Fly high Frank.
From Tony Rider: Sad news indeed RIP Frank. Fly High. Condolences to Ian & Family
From Jim Will: Sad news. Frank was the best story teller I have ever met, RIP Frank.
From Frances Taylor: Very sad. Sincere condolences to Frank's family and friends. RIP Frank.
From John Fletcher: RIP Frank
From Roger Creasey
I was a supervisor and first met Frank when he joined BUA straight from the RAF. He worked with us in Hangar 3 (no longer exists) on the VC10 as an engine fitter. Took him a while to customise himself to our more relaxed non military way of working. He was one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet. After a period of time he got promoted into a new role Equipment Engineer, the role was created for evaluating and of purchasing specialised tooling for the DC10 and B747 we where going to operate. He will be sadly missed.
From Mike Self
I have fond memories of Frank telling wonderful stories over a cup of tea or two. He formed a pivotal role in guiding all on things engine related along with Harry Shortland and Ken Funnell. Halcyon days. RIP Frank
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Ian Lucas, Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Paul Funnell, Anthea McClelland, Ian Haines, Victor Attwood, John Morgan, Trevor Warburton, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, Peter Durran, Mark Clingo, Carolyn Poppeliers, John Garwood, Susan Buckley, David R Holder, Mark Whiting, Jackie Hebert Hayes, John Bailey, Christopher Anderson, Ricky Cuss, Ian Plumridge, Sally Simmonds, Janice Belshaw, Nick Washington-Jones, Christine Jegu, George Banks, Graham Waters, Paul Robinson, Una Allman, Dave Surry, Lindsay Smith, Mel Sanders, Julie Hourigan, Terry Jeffries, Dudley Rice, John Drillsma, Frances Taylor, John Stocker, Graham Lambert, Terry Sparrow, Frank Brejcha, Kris Massie, Peter Hollingsworth, Riaz Butt, Richard Physha, Barbara Harmes, Biddi Geoghegan, Stephen Tavener, Laurie Evans, Andy Hudson, Tony Rider, Carol Brandon, Vanessa Ridgway van Perlstein,
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From Paul Robinson
Sad news. Funny we were only talking about him being 102 last Thursday at the Christmas do. RIP
From Riaz Butt
Sorry to hear the sad news. RIP Frank. My prayers for Frank and thoughts for the family.
From Carl Traynor: Condolences to Ian and family .
From Christine Jegu: RIP.
From Steven Maltman: So sad to hear this news my condolences to Ian and the rest of your family
From Paul Funnell
So sorry to hear. I worked with Frank for many years. I had great respect for him and was a great mentor to me. He will always be remembered. Many condolences to Ian and family.
From Debbie Foster: Sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family.
From Robin Green: Sorry to hear about the passing of Frank.
From John Nicholas: Good memories of Frank. RIP.
From Ray Astridge: I worked with both Frank. Frank always had a story to tell. RIP Frank. Fly high.
From Kevin Perryman: Condolences Ian and the family. Sad news
From Graham Waters: R.I.P.
From Robert Rice: Sad news indeed. Good memories of working with Frank. Fly high Frank.
From Tony Rider: Sad news indeed RIP Frank. Fly High. Condolences to Ian & Family
From Jim Will: Sad news. Frank was the best story teller I have ever met, RIP Frank.
From Frances Taylor: Very sad. Sincere condolences to Frank's family and friends. RIP Frank.
From John Fletcher: RIP Frank
From Roger Creasey
I was a supervisor and first met Frank when he joined BUA straight from the RAF. He worked with us in Hangar 3 (no longer exists) on the VC10 as an engine fitter. Took him a while to customise himself to our more relaxed non military way of working. He was one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet. After a period of time he got promoted into a new role Equipment Engineer, the role was created for evaluating and of purchasing specialised tooling for the DC10 and B747 we where going to operate. He will be sadly missed.
From Mike Self
I have fond memories of Frank telling wonderful stories over a cup of tea or two. He formed a pivotal role in guiding all on things engine related along with Harry Shortland and Ken Funnell. Halcyon days. RIP Frank
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Ian Lucas, Dave Thaxter, Jim Will, Paul Funnell, Anthea McClelland, Ian Haines, Victor Attwood, John Morgan, Trevor Warburton, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, Peter Durran, Mark Clingo, Carolyn Poppeliers, John Garwood, Susan Buckley, David R Holder, Mark Whiting, Jackie Hebert Hayes, John Bailey, Christopher Anderson, Ricky Cuss, Ian Plumridge, Sally Simmonds, Janice Belshaw, Nick Washington-Jones, Christine Jegu, George Banks, Graham Waters, Paul Robinson, Una Allman, Dave Surry, Lindsay Smith, Mel Sanders, Julie Hourigan, Terry Jeffries, Dudley Rice, John Drillsma, Frances Taylor, John Stocker, Graham Lambert, Terry Sparrow, Frank Brejcha, Kris Massie, Peter Hollingsworth, Riaz Butt, Richard Physha, Barbara Harmes, Biddi Geoghegan, Stephen Tavener, Laurie Evans, Andy Hudson, Tony Rider, Carol Brandon, Vanessa Ridgway van Perlstein,
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Service Information
Frank's funeral was held on 11th February 2025
Any donations in memory of Frank to the
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance please : Link Here
Frank's funeral was held on 11th February 2025
Any donations in memory of Frank to the
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance please : Link Here
