Nick Turvey

Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey (16 November 1931 – 26 March 2006) was a champion aerobatic and air show pilot in South Africa.

Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey
Nickname(s)Nick
Born(1931-11-16)16 November 1931
South Africa
Died26 March 2006(2006-03-26) (aged 74)
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branchSouth African Air Force
Other workAir show pilot and aerobatic champion.
Founder of Avex Air company

Career

Nick Turvey earned his flying wings in the South African Air Force in 1955.[1] He later became Chief Instructor of the Johannesburg Light Plane Club, a popular flying club of that era. He was awarded Springbok Colours for aerobatics in 1965 and represented South Africa at the World Aerobatic Championships four times. In 1981, Turvey survived a crash in his red Pitts Special, ZS-ZAP at the Aviation Africa airshow, using his skills to avoid crashing into cars and spectators. He won the National Aerobatic Championships eight times.

Turvey was also a committee member of the South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) from 1963 until shortly before his death.

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See also

References
  1. "An icon in aviation has passed away". www.af.mil.za. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
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