470 pays tribute to Flying Officer Aubin Bryce RAFAC

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Flying Officer Aubin Bryce on Monday 25th October 2021 after a battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Throughout his life Aubin showed an extraordinary dedication to the Air Training Corps. He began his service with 470 (Falkirk) Squadron in 1963 as a cadet and progressed into uniform as an adult volunteer when he reached 20 years old.

During his tenure, Aubin travelled the world with the Air Training Corps and loved nothing more than taking cadets on annual camp – be it the warm climate of Gibraltar, a damp airfield in Lincolnshire or at the imposing barricades of Checkpoint Charlie in Cold War Berlin.

Throughout his career he fulfilled many roles within the Squadron. First as a Warrant Officer before Commissioning in the late 90’s and going on to serve as the Squadron Commanding Officer for nearly 20 years before stepping down in 2018 and taking the role of Squadron Aviation officer. He continued to volunteer up until this year when ill health and Covid forced him to step back from Squadron activities.

His service with the Squadron over 58 years saw him inspire and develop thousands of young people within the Falkirk area. Many of whom have returned to the organization as the next generation of adult volunteers who continue to build on the foundations he laid. Aubin was an extraordinary character at 470 (Falkirk) Squadron and will be fondly remembered by his friends, colleagues across Scotland and Squadron alumni alike. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.