Nick Turvey
Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey (16 November 1931 – 26 March 2006) was a champion aerobatic and air show pilot in South Africa.
Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nick |
| Born | 16 November 1931 South Africa |
| Died | 26 March 2006 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Air Force |
| Other work | Air show pilot and aerobatic champion. Founder of Avex Air company |
Career
Nick Turvey earned his flying wings in the South African Air Force in 1955.[1] He later became Chief Instructor of the Johannesburg Light Plane Club, a popular flying club of that era. He was awarded Springbok Colours for aerobatics in 1965 and represented South Africa at the World Aerobatic Championships four times. In 1981, Turvey survived a crash in his red Pitts Special, ZS-ZAP at the Aviation Africa airshow, using his skills to avoid crashing into cars and spectators. He won the National Aerobatic Championships eight times.
Turvey was also a committee member of the South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) from 1963 until shortly before his death.
See also
References
- "An icon in aviation has passed away". af.mil.za. Retrieved 13 December 2017.