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AvroAvian
 Post subject: Murray Griffiths RIP
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:29 pm 
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With deep regret I have been informed that Murray Griffiths passed away yesterday morning. More http://www.warbirdz.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1257.
For those here that don't know, Murray's company, Precision Aerospace, was responsible for the rebuild of the TFC P-40F that was delivered prior to and featured in Legends 2011 at Duxford. Precision Aerospace has a number of other exciting projects underway for other customers and lets hope that these are seen through to completion.
My condolences to his family in this very trying time.
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 Post subject: Re: Murray Griffiths RIP
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A sad loss indeed, especially hard on the children with his wife passing away as well a few months back. Haven't heard what will happen to the currrent projects at Precision, but no doubt some juggling to occur...

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My condolences for the kids.Blue skies Murray.

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It is very sad news indeed. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, and to the Australian warbird industry as a whole.

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RIP Murray....
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Wow, I never saw this coming. :? I corresponded with Murray a number of times over the years and it goes without saying that his efforts and ambitions are legendary in the warbird world. I had always hoped to make the trip to visit his shop one day. Had he fallen ill recently, or was this unexpected?

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 Post subject: Re: Murray Griffiths RIP
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I met him briefly at Oshkosh '05 and he was a very pleasant and knowledgeable fellow. Always a big smile.

Surely a great loss to family, friends, and the warbird community.

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very unexpected like Gary....

sad indeed.
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I hope it's not misconstrued as being nosey,but what did he die from,as he didn't seem to be very old.Was it an accident or something? A terrible shame whatever the cause nontheless.My condolences to his family.
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 Post subject: Re: Murray Griffiths RIP
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Please read the preceding post and leave it at that... :(
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