Remembrance by Mick Stubbs
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 9:49AM JPS Memories from Mick Stubbs, Retired Pilot on JPS’s Group 4 Company Jet
I flew as Captain, along with Chris Holliday, on the Group 4 aircraft from 1987 to 2000, flying to such diverse destinations as Santiago in Chile to Paro in Bhutan.
I became the best baggage handler ever, following JPS’s remark that I might be OK as a pilot but “needs to do better with the baggage”.
Many of his trips were adventures to destinations I had never dreamt of, and involved the rapid expansion of his empire. The aircraft was a travelling office with each destination’s business contained within a black box.
He was a shrewd and avid collector of artifacts whilst on tour, but never learnt the meaning of excess baggage.
As for so many others, JPS opened up a whole new world of experiences to enjoy.
It was a pleasure to have played a small part in the life of this remarkable man who I greatly admired and whose company I sometimes shared.
His very full life will be retold in the memories of others who benefitted from his friendship.
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