Richard Grace Spitfire ML407 Death: England communities are mourning the tragic death of a well-known community man who passed away after a heroic battle with a dreaded disease. Spitfire ML407 warbird pilot and talented engineer, Richard Grace died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Grace Spitfire shared the sad news on their official Facebook page; We are profoundly sad to announce that on the evening of October 15th, 2024 Richard Grace lost his stoic battle with ongoing illness. Richard leaves behind his wife Daisy, their two children Allegra and Stirling, and his sisters Olivia and Nicola.
Richard Grace Spitfire Wife and Children
His immediate family, and his wider family at Air Leasing and Ultimate Warbirds Flights, would like to request your respect in giving them the space and privacy they need to grieve this terrible loss. Nick, Stephen, Jane, Rob, Martin, and all of his friends at TFC
Flying Legends released the following statement: Richard’s story is one of persistence and grace, woven with threads of courage and resilience. A brilliant engineer, he didn’t simply build aircraft, he built and rebuilt dreams. He believed there was always a way forward, no matter how daunting the challenge. Richard never chased success, he pursued excellence and inspired those around him.
We have known Richard for more than thirty years and I have never seen him without a smile. Especially his eyes, they smiled always, and as a pilot too he smiled, flying with superb style, expertise and panache. He often spoke about the freedom and exhilaration he felt in warbirds and oh how much he wanted to have a go in the Bearcat only to fall ill before the day. And those who flew with him were not only deeply respectful of his talent but were also inspired by his spirit of adventure and optimism in the air as well as on the ground.
Richard Grace Obituary and Funeral Arrangements
Beyond and greater than his aviation achievements, which bonded us so much to Richard and to his mother Carolyn, he was a devoted family man and husband. We have known Daisy since the very beginning of their friendship, love and partnership, and our heart goes out to her and her beautiful children Allegra and Stirling, as well as to his sisters Olivia and Nicola. Richard’s optimism taught me, in fact taught all of us, a lesson in humility, gratitude, bravery, and optimism.
I never once heard him complain, never once looking back at what could have been or should have been, he always looked onwards and especially upwards. He taught me that while we cannot always control the challenges life presents, we can choose how we respond: with courage, with determination and with a heart full of hope, whatever the odds. Though he has left the surly bonds of Earth, the essence of Richard’s spirit remains with us and I am certain he has touched the face of God. We will carry forward his smile in our hearts, with fond memories and the very deepest respect, Rest in peace, dear Richard. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
