A former RCAF pilot who once flew our very own Sabre, 23314, has sadly passed away.  MGen (Ret’d) BR Campbell, former Golden Hawk (961 and 1962) once flew with the 2 Wing Sky Lancers Aerobatic Team in Grostenquin, France in 1955. MGen Campbell enjoyed an extensive RCAF career. He will be remembered. The following is the excerpt from his obituary published today, 17 November.

CAMPBELL, Borden Ross “B.R.” – Air Vice Marshal RCAF (Ret’d) CMM, CD Peacefully, Monday, November 16, 2009, at age 78. Cherished husband of Ann (nee MacTavish). Predeceased by parents Ross Campbell and Mae Bell (Morphy) and his first wife Mary. Loving father of Mary-Ann (the late Brian Kruse), Lynda (Mike Quesnel) and Martin. Proud grandfather of Laura, Alex, Scott, Brianna, Miranda, Erin and Leah. Grieving B.R.’s passing are his brothers and sisters, John (Edith), Mitzi, Margaret, Kenny (Sylvia), Billy, Barbara (Gerald) and predeceased by Bernice and Edna Mae. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor) Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. For those wishing, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.