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Francis HEFFER Obituary

HEFFER, Francis Bentick (Ben) Lt (A) D.S.C R.N.Z.N.V.R The control tower of earth's aerodrome gave permission for Ben to taxi slowly down the runway and embark on his final solo flight to soar the heavens on Monday 7 September 2015 The ETA at his destination is known only unto God A fight well fought Ben. A life well served. The final log entered. Remembered by Maggie
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 12, 2015.

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Douglas Cooper

June 24, 2017

Several years ago , as an interested fine artist and collector of signed fighter pilot books , I ordered a copy of Ben's book , and happily received this terrific memoir written by Mr Heffer.
I am working on a portrait of Ben , in his fleet air arm days .
An artwork of Ben in the cockpit of his F-4U Corsair.
When finished I will get a copy off to perhaps the family.....
Douglas Cooper...Bishop , California /United States.......

September 18, 2015

Very sad to hear of Ben's passing. I enjoyed over the years playing snooker at the Mount RSA with Ben and I have his autographed book "From Cow Bells to Bell Bottoms" A true War hero and Pilot. Wayne McDonald, Noosa Heads Australia.

September 14, 2015

Our hearts and prayers go out to Val, Debbie, Sandra, Judy, Graeme and all family members during this time of loss. Ben and Val are two of our most favorite people in all the world. When we moved to NZ in 2007, they were most gracious to our family and we will always be thankful for their friendship. I once told them that they were officially Bekah's Kiwi grandparents and that is still the case. We wish we were able to attend today but please know that we miss you dearly and hope for lightened hearts in the very near future. All our love, the Askews and Max the Wonder Dog!

September 10, 2015

A true Gentleman. Thinking of you Val.
Mavis Colgan

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