Writtle airline pilot Andrew Sully was remembered by his friends yesterday with a memorial Spot Landing competition.
The annual event, organised by the Squadron at North Weald Airfield, was dedicated to the memory of the Gulf War veteran and father-of-three.
The competition involves pilots attempting to land as close as possible to a line on the runway, showing off skill and aircraft control.
Mark Carter, who has flown from the Squadron for ten years, said: "Andy was well like her at the airfield and he was a great pilot.
"He flew RAF Hercules and had loads of flying experience, it was a very tragic accident.
"The competition in his memory is a great way to remember him, he loved flying and he would not want us stop."
