Peter Thompson: MOCON Manager Ops Control
Sadly, we learn that Peter passed away on 25th August 2026, my sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and former colleagues.
Peter was Manager Operations Control.
On the right, Peter (on the phone) in 1968, he was Flight Watch Duty Officer manning the new Flight Watch console, with Colin Varty standing.
Peter was Manager Operations Control.
On the right, Peter (on the phone) in 1968, he was Flight Watch Duty Officer manning the new Flight Watch console, with Colin Varty standing.
Peter Remembered
From Dick Holder
Sadly the passing of another fine BCAL Gentleman and colleague. Peter finished his career with the company at the time BA took over , he was in the position of MOCON, (Manager Operations Control). My thoughts go to his wife Sheila and Son Ross
From Alan Reeves - RIP Peter
From Walter Riggans - RIP Peter.
From Colin Varty
I am so saddened to learn of Peter’s passing, my sincere sympathies go to Sheila and Ross. Pete and I were close colleagues and friends at BUA and BCAL, and, as everyone has confirmed, one of the nicest people you could meet. He was totally unflappable, always cheerful and with a wicked sense of humour. Such a loss
From Derek Epps - More sad news. Of course Pete and I were Mocon's together and a lovely quiet unassuming guy. RIP Pete.
From Richard Heywood - RIP Pete. I remember him well from the time I was in Flight Watch in 1970-71. A lovely man
From Roger Warren - RIP Peter
From Mark Whiting - RIP Peter.
From Richard Friend
Very sad. Such a great bloke. All round nice guy. I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to his family. RIP Pete.
From Derek Jenkins - Sad news, another of our BCAL family gains his angels wings, fly high and safe Peter.
From Jacqui Huxford - RIP Peter condolences to Peter’s Family at this sad time
From Janet Willis - Rest easy Peter
From Christina Selmes - RIP Pete, my condolences his family and friends at this sad time.
From Martyn Gurton - So sad. He was a true gentleman and professional. RIP
From Andy Geary Stevens
I am so saddened to hear this. Peter and I worked alongside each other as MOCONs at Gatwick. A quiet spoken man but with a keen sense of humour. We didn’t actually work together because only one MOCON was on duty for each shift, but Peter and I would often chat for some time after each handover and I had to encourage him to leave for home, such was his love of the job that he did. He was always a complete gentleman who generated respect from all the staff with whom he worked. He freely shared his extensive airline knowledge with me and other colleagues because that was the sort of person he was. My sincere condolences go to his wife Sheila and to his family at this sad time. RIP Peter.
From Sally Simmonds - So sorry. RIP, Peter.
From Peter Braham - I remember Pete well from his flight watch days. RIP Pete.
From Jim Will - RIP Peter.
From Graham Waters - R.I.P.
From Lyndsay Cochrane - RIP Peter. My Heartfelt Condolances to His dear Family& Friends
From David Clark
Sorry to see this sad news. Peter was a really nice guy and was very helpful trying to keep our 707 freighters on schedule. Condolances to your family. RIP.
From Neville Coleman - Sad news Pete was a really nice approachable guy and very good Mocon
From Ricky Cuss
Pete was a gentleman, so sorry to read this . Loved working with him. Very knowledgeable and decisive, perfect for his position.,our condolences to the family, and rest in peace Peter.
From Doug Ledingham - RIP Peter, my condolences to his family.
From Joy Twigg - Condolences to his family, RIP Peter
From Tony Roberts
Such very sad news! My condolences go out to his wife Sheila and son Ross. Peter was such a very nice gentleman! I so much enjoyed working with him in those true happy Bcal days! As MOCON he was so professional in his work always would listen to your dude of the story before making a decision! R.I.P. Peter and fly high with the angels
From Elaine Jupp
I used to work with Pete and it was always a pleasure, he was a very nice, kind gentleman. My condolences to his wife and son.
From Fee Flee - So very sorry for your very sad loss Fly Free
From Dennis Skinner - Sad news, one of life’s gentleman.
From Susie Douglas-Smith - My condolence to his family and friends
From Tony Bearman - Very sad news as we lose another dear colleague. RIP Peter
From Tehseen Haque - R.I.P
From Alan Comber - Sad news - he was great to work with - RIP Pete
From Nick Crawford
Very sad to hear this news. Pete was a gentleman and true professional a really nice guy. Condolences to his family. RIP Peter
From Phil Cornford
Very sad news. I worked with Pete for many years when he was a MOCON and I was a Duty Officer in crewing, we shared transport as both lived in Haywards Heath. He was one of the nicest people I have met and always calm no matter how big the crises.
From Phil Baker - He was such a nice guy. RIP Peter.
From Trevor Warburton - Sad news. A good bloke and indeed a gentleman
From Roger Brown - Sorry to hear this news - lovely chap, a true gent.
From Colin Alexander - My condolences on the passing of Peter
From David Slack - Sorry to read that Peter has passed and my thoughts are with his family
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, David Slack, Dianne Burt, Victor Attwood, John Meighan, Nick Ridley, Alan Reeves, Fee Flee, Peter Nettlefold, Paul D'Alvarez, Jean Bagnell, David R Holder, David John Mercer, Peter Beck, Liz Tiley, Seona Craig, Susie Douglas-Smith, Christine Jegu, Jean Pierre Sonta, Sandie Kubiak, Biddi Geoghegan, Don Passmore, Laurie Evans, Brian Russell, Tony Roberts, Suzie Barnett, Trevor Tommy Gunn, Dudley Rice, Denise Stevens, Dave Surry, Lyndsay Cochrane, Graham Waters, Diane Playford, Allyson Gowen, Ricky Cuss, Andy William, Chris O'shea, Lesley Peacock, Susan Buckley, Pat Cresswell, Mel Sanders, Jacqui Byrne, Lindsay Smith, Frank Brejcha, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, David Paula Williams, Julie Hourigan, Riaz Butt, Doug Anderson, Linda Boyle, Alayne Elizabeth, Elaine Brown, Mark Whiting, Liz Nettlefold, John Mcsorley, Stella Bullman, Sylvia Murphy, Zara Burtonshaw, Roger Moore,
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From Dick Holder
Sadly the passing of another fine BCAL Gentleman and colleague. Peter finished his career with the company at the time BA took over , he was in the position of MOCON, (Manager Operations Control). My thoughts go to his wife Sheila and Son Ross
From Alan Reeves - RIP Peter
From Walter Riggans - RIP Peter.
From Colin Varty
I am so saddened to learn of Peter’s passing, my sincere sympathies go to Sheila and Ross. Pete and I were close colleagues and friends at BUA and BCAL, and, as everyone has confirmed, one of the nicest people you could meet. He was totally unflappable, always cheerful and with a wicked sense of humour. Such a loss
From Derek Epps - More sad news. Of course Pete and I were Mocon's together and a lovely quiet unassuming guy. RIP Pete.
From Richard Heywood - RIP Pete. I remember him well from the time I was in Flight Watch in 1970-71. A lovely man
From Roger Warren - RIP Peter
From Mark Whiting - RIP Peter.
From Richard Friend
Very sad. Such a great bloke. All round nice guy. I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to his family. RIP Pete.
From Derek Jenkins - Sad news, another of our BCAL family gains his angels wings, fly high and safe Peter.
From Jacqui Huxford - RIP Peter condolences to Peter’s Family at this sad time
From Janet Willis - Rest easy Peter
From Christina Selmes - RIP Pete, my condolences his family and friends at this sad time.
From Martyn Gurton - So sad. He was a true gentleman and professional. RIP
From Andy Geary Stevens
I am so saddened to hear this. Peter and I worked alongside each other as MOCONs at Gatwick. A quiet spoken man but with a keen sense of humour. We didn’t actually work together because only one MOCON was on duty for each shift, but Peter and I would often chat for some time after each handover and I had to encourage him to leave for home, such was his love of the job that he did. He was always a complete gentleman who generated respect from all the staff with whom he worked. He freely shared his extensive airline knowledge with me and other colleagues because that was the sort of person he was. My sincere condolences go to his wife Sheila and to his family at this sad time. RIP Peter.
From Sally Simmonds - So sorry. RIP, Peter.
From Peter Braham - I remember Pete well from his flight watch days. RIP Pete.
From Jim Will - RIP Peter.
From Graham Waters - R.I.P.
From Lyndsay Cochrane - RIP Peter. My Heartfelt Condolances to His dear Family& Friends
From David Clark
Sorry to see this sad news. Peter was a really nice guy and was very helpful trying to keep our 707 freighters on schedule. Condolances to your family. RIP.
From Neville Coleman - Sad news Pete was a really nice approachable guy and very good Mocon
From Ricky Cuss
Pete was a gentleman, so sorry to read this . Loved working with him. Very knowledgeable and decisive, perfect for his position.,our condolences to the family, and rest in peace Peter.
From Doug Ledingham - RIP Peter, my condolences to his family.
From Joy Twigg - Condolences to his family, RIP Peter
From Tony Roberts
Such very sad news! My condolences go out to his wife Sheila and son Ross. Peter was such a very nice gentleman! I so much enjoyed working with him in those true happy Bcal days! As MOCON he was so professional in his work always would listen to your dude of the story before making a decision! R.I.P. Peter and fly high with the angels
From Elaine Jupp
I used to work with Pete and it was always a pleasure, he was a very nice, kind gentleman. My condolences to his wife and son.
From Fee Flee - So very sorry for your very sad loss Fly Free
From Dennis Skinner - Sad news, one of life’s gentleman.
From Susie Douglas-Smith - My condolence to his family and friends
From Tony Bearman - Very sad news as we lose another dear colleague. RIP Peter
From Tehseen Haque - R.I.P
From Alan Comber - Sad news - he was great to work with - RIP Pete
From Nick Crawford
Very sad to hear this news. Pete was a gentleman and true professional a really nice guy. Condolences to his family. RIP Peter
From Phil Cornford
Very sad news. I worked with Pete for many years when he was a MOCON and I was a Duty Officer in crewing, we shared transport as both lived in Haywards Heath. He was one of the nicest people I have met and always calm no matter how big the crises.
From Phil Baker - He was such a nice guy. RIP Peter.
From Trevor Warburton - Sad news. A good bloke and indeed a gentleman
From Roger Brown - Sorry to hear this news - lovely chap, a true gent.
From Colin Alexander - My condolences on the passing of Peter
From David Slack - Sorry to read that Peter has passed and my thoughts are with his family
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, David Slack, Dianne Burt, Victor Attwood, John Meighan, Nick Ridley, Alan Reeves, Fee Flee, Peter Nettlefold, Paul D'Alvarez, Jean Bagnell, David R Holder, David John Mercer, Peter Beck, Liz Tiley, Seona Craig, Susie Douglas-Smith, Christine Jegu, Jean Pierre Sonta, Sandie Kubiak, Biddi Geoghegan, Don Passmore, Laurie Evans, Brian Russell, Tony Roberts, Suzie Barnett, Trevor Tommy Gunn, Dudley Rice, Denise Stevens, Dave Surry, Lyndsay Cochrane, Graham Waters, Diane Playford, Allyson Gowen, Ricky Cuss, Andy William, Chris O'shea, Lesley Peacock, Susan Buckley, Pat Cresswell, Mel Sanders, Jacqui Byrne, Lindsay Smith, Frank Brejcha, Brian Buchanan Aitchison, David Paula Williams, Julie Hourigan, Riaz Butt, Doug Anderson, Linda Boyle, Alayne Elizabeth, Elaine Brown, Mark Whiting, Liz Nettlefold, John Mcsorley, Stella Bullman, Sylvia Murphy, Zara Burtonshaw, Roger Moore,
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From the family
“I am Peter Thompson’s son, Ross. My mother (Sheila) and I were so touched and happy to read all of your very kind comments about Peter.
This is how we remember him too, as a kind and gentle person with a lovely sense of humour.
The photograph is wonderful too, I have not seen that before. Thank you all very much.”
“I am Peter Thompson’s son, Ross. My mother (Sheila) and I were so touched and happy to read all of your very kind comments about Peter.
This is how we remember him too, as a kind and gentle person with a lovely sense of humour.
The photograph is wonderful too, I have not seen that before. Thank you all very much.”
