The downfall of Rod Little
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:43 pmThe unfortunate Rod Little, who documented his restoration of 26/0086 3-XGF here some ten years ago, had a flying accident back in October https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/290497 and his aircraft was written off. Both he and is companion were seriously injured but Rod is now out of the main hospital, though still needing special care, and although he is recovering is not expected to regain full mobility.
My informant was a passer by, Malcolm, not a forum member (yet), who used to own 3-XGF in the late 60s and currently owns a 1966 Elan coupe. He knows Rod, though didn't name him, and that he had restored it but mentioned he might not be driving again as he'd had a flying accident. I recognised the plate number but had to look up who it was and immediately emailed Malcolm for details. I met Rod and Peta, his wife, at a Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting, years ago, and he made light of his extraordinary accomplishment, a very modest man.
It is a tragedy and I'm sure we all wish Rod and Peta as comfortable a journey as is possible.
My informant was a passer by, Malcolm, not a forum member (yet), who used to own 3-XGF in the late 60s and currently owns a 1966 Elan coupe. He knows Rod, though didn't name him, and that he had restored it but mentioned he might not be driving again as he'd had a flying accident. I recognised the plate number but had to look up who it was and immediately emailed Malcolm for details. I met Rod and Peta, his wife, at a Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting, years ago, and he made light of his extraordinary accomplishment, a very modest man.
It is a tragedy and I'm sure we all wish Rod and Peta as comfortable a journey as is possible.