Sir Richard SWINBURN

Sir Richard SWINBURN

Richard SWINBURN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2017.
SWINBURN Sir Richard Swinburn, Lieutenant General KCB, died peacefully on 11th October 2017, at Dummer Down in his 80th year. 17th/21st Lancers and Exmoor farmer. Widower of Janey, devoted husband of Susan, and proud stepfather of Andrew, Alice and Eliza. Funeral private. Service of thanksgiving at the Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot. Details to be announced later.

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Rodney Earle

April 12, 2018

I was privileged to serve with Richard in 17/21st Lancers in the 1970s. A great mentor, friend, riding instructor, and competitor to a brash colonial. Tough, uncompromising, thoroughly professional, and fun. Greatly missed.

October 16, 2017

During animated discussion in the cockpit, I got lost flying him by helicopter in Germany. Whilst trying to recover the situation by asking air traffic for a radar position he rumbled me and continued our conversation. A great character who will be much missed. DGS

October 15, 2017

First Sqn Ldr in Cyprus in 1971. Gave me 6 weeks Orderly Officer and confined to barracks. Probably deserved it. Great character. RIP

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