Nick Turvey

Nick Turvey, in full Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey, was a South African aerobatic and air show pilot who lived from 16 November 1931 to 26 March 2006. He earned his flying wings in the South African Air Force in 1955 and later became Chief Instructor of the Johannesburg Light Plane Club. He was awarded Springbok Colours for aerobatics in 1965, represented South Africa at the World Aerobatic Championships four times, and won the National Aerobatic Championships eight times. In 1981 he survived a crash of his red Pitts Special, ZS-ZAP, at the Aviation Africa airshow, using his skill to steer clear of cars and spectators. From 1963 until shortly before his death he also served as a committee member of the South African Air Force Association.