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.
