Steve Hritz 
writes:01 Mar 2010
Just googled Chas' name and was stunned to see that he had passed away. I was the USAF exchange pilot with 47 Sqn from 1981-1984 and Chas was my instructor on my first OCU upgrade. What a character. I think I still have my original Rompers Green copies tucked away somewhere.
Last time I flew with him was TDY to Akrotiri. We had a crew kee-bab and lots of cockonelli (SP?)
So sorry to hear of his passing.
Jim Meridew writes:23 Feb 2010
Sadly, I never had the opportunity to fly with Chas. Like Robbie, I still have the originals of Rompers Green and they are a wonderful reminder of good times.
Akronelli...........Beereaze.......Nacevals............great observations on the life of a trucker!
John Brunton writes:18 Feb 2010
Chas was a exceptionally cheerful man who had the ability to raise spirits when the 'chips were down'. It was always a great pleasure to fly with him.
Whilst crossing the vast 'US divide' and en-route to Nellis, Chas would be thumbing through the HF frequencies and listening-in to the truckers CB radios, whereupon he'd often join-in with the 'banter'. "Breaker, Breaker, this is Fat Albert headin' West in a four-turbo."
Fond memories.
JB
Nick Nicholls writes:18 Feb 2010
I've just found my way to this page via the 30 Sqn Association and, like all other contributors, am so sad to hear that Chas is no longer with us. I have just had a reflective hour flicking through my log book and Chas F-K features often and in one or two "Epics" as well. He was always a joy to fly with.
Robbie Robinson writes:12 Feb 2010
Just been to the 30 Sqn Web Site & the Link to Rompers Green. Great memories - and yes - I still have the originals ! We were both on 30 Sqn at the same time; so my question is - [ and my memory fails me ]: Was it not Chas who got the story rolling with the BBC to include an episode in their "Task Force" series ? I know we spent days filming at Hullavington & I ended up sitting in the Co-pilot's seat eating a Mars Bar & pretending to look startled when the Controls suddenly moved by themselves ! [ based on true fact when an aircraft was in the Caribbean & a Crew Member {medically discharged } 'pulled' on the control cables ! ].
Chas was always full of enthusiasm & would have run the entire production if the BBC had asked him. He may well have proposed the whole concept of the task force idea to the BBC. I know it ran for at least one season & was a good advertisement for the Forces. Anyone can help fill in the gaps ?
Cheers, Robbie Robinson.
Peter Keeble writes:27 Jan 2009
I was so sad to hear of Chas' passing. Unfortunately I never met him, having interwoven my two-part Hercules career with a 9 year gap around the time Chas was producing the wonderful "Rompers Green". When I returned to the fleet in 1985 Mike Bradstock-Smith (or Bradenstoke-Smythe as we preferred to know him!) had taken up the challenge of continuing Chas' legendary account of Coole and the gang. Knowing I was a part-time cartoonist (remember "Copilot Capers" in the Lyneham Globe around 1968 to '72) he asked me if I would care to take over the task. A little reluctant to attempt to emulate Chas brilliance, I nonetheless managed to publish a year's worth of copy in the vein of "the introduction of the new Stealth Hercules" under a new Station Commander "Mad Mike H" who had an uncanny resemblance to one Michael Heseltine before my imagination dried up! I can't claim to be anywhere close to Chas' inventiveness but we did have a lot of fun with the satire as he must have done during his production of the original. RIP Chas.
Brian May writes:02 Aug 2008
RIP Chas. Flew with him many times as a newbie FE on 30. He was also a new captain - were we really that young?
I also lent out my RG Collection and am delighted to see it available.
My wife and I have just creased up at the spoofs, the cynicism and the sheer reality of it all. Mr Hardwick would definitely not have approved (living proof you can survive a sense of humour removaI). Just as well Al Tolhurst took over.
Ray, glad things are improving. Can't get a real job so am still flying and living proof that nostalgia is not what it used to be.
Gus Turney writes:03 Sep 2007
So very sad to hear of Chas's passing. His legacy lives on in the Rompers Green collection. In these days of political correctness, Rompers is a breath of fresh air. I think Tiswas on a Saturday morning, was the only thing that made me laugh more! Regards to all Ascoteers, fm an ex-UKBAGS type.
Neil Goulding writes:20 Jul 2007
Chas F-K was a true gentleman of this world. We were neighbours in the Chippenham patch for years, until he restored an Austin Healey 3000, sold it and put the profit down as the deposit on his first house.
We flew together many times. His habit was to take his guitar down the route.
On one very memorable "concert" in the bar of the "Albert Ross" hotel, in Gander, we sang, "I'm a Lumberjack and I'm alright". It brought the house down. I've loved Newfies ever since.
Chas's gift to us, through Rompers Green, was to crystallise those moments in time, the frustrations, the pleasures, the people, in a permanent and unforgettable record that, even for those who came after, doing the same jobs, still strikes a chord thirty years later. We know now that nothing much changes. It could have been written last year. He is still with us in spirit.
So many familiar names and old friends on this guestbook. Hello to you all.
Neil Goulding
24 Sqn 1976 - 1985
Mr Mick Aves writes:07 Jun 2007
What happy days, Chas captured the moment, he will be sadly missed. From a G/E`s point of view, it was the best job in the world. Good luck to you all.
Mick Aves. BLSS 1976-1981 Ex SOAF Ex British Airways
David Catlow writes:02 Mar 2007
Great to see these online. Does anyone know when these actually stopped being written, has the legacy been passed on?
Regards to all.
Tony Knight writes:02 Mar 2007
I too fondly remember the good times with Albert &co represented by rompers. I had the priveledge of flying with Chas on a few occasions, and particularly remember an impromptu party at the Run-em-Inn in Masirah where he and his guitar were very welcome. (Plus the Keo, brandy, potatoes and milk that we brought in!)
Regards to all truckies
TK ALSS GE (1977-1982)
Mike Kemp writes:27 Jan 2007
Had a call from Colin Williams recently, ref Association Reunion coming up in April. Was shattered to hear that Chas is no longer with us. However, in going to the 30 Sqn web-site, at least I re-discovered the eternal Rompers Green. What joy, and what a memorial to a splendid chap.
Pat Duncan writes:27 Nov 2006
Right to the nitty gritty and very enlightning,were minivals,tacivals,mayflights for real or was it a dream? Ex 47 Hastings ie Biggles flys east.
Stuart Watson writes:21 Nov 2006
What a find, after many years away from Lynham and an enjoyable tour on B Line. Rompers Green brings all the memories of great times hard work and wonderful companionship flooding back. I look forward to browsing through the on-line episodes.