R.I.P. Bob Smith aka Taildrag

[DD_Arthur]

Been waiting for confirmation  but it appears that Robert Smith, known on the UbiSoft IL2 forums as Taildrag, died last Wednesday, 7th. December at the White River medical centre, Batesville, Arkansas.

 

He was 91.

 

He had an unusual military career and Bob saw action in the Pacific during the closing months of WW2 flying Marine Corp. F4U Corsairs before going on to become a commercial pilot for nearly forty years.

 

He was a true gentleman and it was an honour to fly with him in IL2.  May he rest in peace now with Rose, his beloved wife of fifty-eight years.

 

 

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

 Rest in peace and light winds

[VBF-12_Stele]

S! RIP. I remember him indirectly. Thought it was great he was so active.

[Cybermat47]

Rest in peace, sir.

[Lusekofte]

RIP, he had a interesting life. I seen the nick around but never knew him. Thanks for the information

[kissklas]

I never knew Taildrag, but a community member lost is always sad.

It never ceases to amaze me how diverse this community is. Young and old, gamers, pilots and enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Some remember the war, while others might just be old enough to remember the millennium.

I hope that this community grows and thrives, and that it will be here for us all to grow old in.

My condolences to his family and those who knew him.

Best, Klas

[SvAF/F16_Goblin]

R.I.P and fair winds on the journey

 

[oneeyeddog]

My condolences to his Family and Friends.

So sad to see Gentlemen who served during World War 2 passing away.

[Lusekofte]

 

 

Young and old, gamers, pilots and enthusiasts from all corners of the world.

This is more a fact within the IL 2 1946 community. Many do not upgrade their pc so they stick to what they know. The community in  SAS got this variety and there are modders elsewhere over 70 years old

[Trident_109]

Awww... I remember Taildrag. I forgot he was as old as he was. He sure had the enthusiasm of one much younger.  Thank you Sir and Rest well. You earned it.

[SvAF/F19_Klunk]

Indeed.. rest well sir