Victor was wonderful dad, who gave everything for his family. Miss you dad.xx
Victor Walter Wilkinson (16 Aug 1931 - 9 Jan 2021)
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Victor Walter Wilkinson passed away after a short illness on the 9th January 2021, aged 89.
Born Victor Charles on 16th August 1931 to Anne Walker in Chorleywood, adopted by Alice and Walter Wilkinson and then Leonard Barnes, Victor grew up in wartime Ipswich. Married for 64 years to Sheila who died in 2017, their children Margaret, Christine, Ian and Andrew, grandchildren David, Megan, Betsan, Gwenllian, Matthew, Lois and Daniel and great grandchildren Gage, Leon and Evelyn all continue to celebrate his life and memories.
Victor graduated from Ipswich’s Northgate Grammar School, served in the Royal Airforce and worked at the Atomic Weapon’s Research Establishment, Orfordness and the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough. He flew in many dozens of experimental aircraft and broke the sound barrier just before retirement in 1991. Victor continued flying to beyond his 85 birthday.
Victor will be remembered by all for his lifelong passion and love of flying, cricket, fine tipples, gardening and most of all, his family.
One of a kind!
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