The obituary notice of JOHN GOODALL

Like a lot of guys I was tripping down memory lane about "the good old days" spent on 20 Squadron I found out about John and was very upset by it. I can clearly remember him not only a friendly helpful and brilliant bike racer but great fun as we worked on the aircraft. Whenever I hear mention of a BSA "Goldie" I think of John.
RIP Mate

I have only just heard of dear John's demise, I couldn't have been more shocked.

I am also an ex-20 Squadron bloke, and remember a few of the people who have left messages and I can only back the sentiments that have been left by them.

I must also say to Rose, his wife, that I really am so sorry I haven't put a tribute before, but as I have already said, I have only just heard about it. God bless you all.

Regards Jack (Tom the Pom) glover.

So very sorry to read this about John.

I too served in the RAF at Tengah in the late 60s, where I took up 'off road' competition.

John was pretty much the fastest guy out there and was so impressive to watch.

I was very much the opposite on my old 350 Ariel, slow and clumsy, but John was just so approachable.

We'd walk the circuits while he explained lines, gear, body positioningand speeds and by the time he'd finished I was a much better rider... But never in his class.

He road scrambles, trials, grass track and sprint but it was obvious that his first love was road racing.

Having never met up with him since those days, I always had it in mind to keep an eye out for him, particularly as I am going overto photograph at theManx this year.

Sadly I am too late.

But not so late that I can't add a comment on the nature of John, both as a damn good rider and also as an excellent human being.

RIP John and condolances to Rose and the rest of thefamily.

Dave Irwin.