Bob & Jacquie Barcilon
From Lacey Green History
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In 1977 Wing Commander Robert Barcilon was posted to HQ Strike Command, Walters Ash.
Group Captain Robert 'Bob' Barcilon, with wife Jacquie and daughters, Nicola and Ray Louise, rented ‘Byways’ Goodacres Lane, Lacey Green.
By 1982 they had purchased ‘Windyridge’, Main Road, Lacey Green and Nicola had married Anthony Daly.
Report in Hallmark September 1982. -"The tragic death of Lieutenant Anthony Daly, killed by an I.R.A. bomb in Hyde Park whilst leading his Household Cavalry Troop, shocked us and brought home to all in Lacey Green and Loosley Row the sick and dangerous society we live in. Tributes have been paid in National and local press, and we would only add the heartfelt sympathy of the village to Nichola and Group Captain and Mrs Barcilon."
Bob retired from the RAF in 1986/7 with the rank of Air Commodore.
Research Note. Bob Barcelon was one of the pilots who performed at Farnborough Air Show in 1958 with the “Black Arrows”, (the forerunner of the Red Arrows). On that occasion a formation of 22 Hunter Aircraft completed a loop-the -loop. a feat never since been accomplished. Bob flew in the central position, exactly behind the leader. (See photo). The previous year he had prevented a disaster. Just as the team had started their display, he spotted an ‘Auster’ in their flight path. He called a warning over the radio, causing them to carry out an impromptu bomb burst (Split off out of the formation).
Post RAF
research note. In his ‘retirement’ Bob worked for the RAF Benevolent Fund in London for approximately 10 years. He enjoyed painting both in oil and watercolour and exhibited his paintings in local art shows. He also enjoyed golf at Ellesborough Golf Club.