25th May 2022, 10:22 am
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Re: John Birkett RIP
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Originally Posted by PaulM
I couldn't find the sad news of the death of John Birkett anywhere else on here, so I'm posting it in this section. If it's a duplicate and/or it's in the wrong place, please amend.
The fullest obituary that I can find is here:
Lincoln short wave club: https://www.g5fz.co.uk/silent-key/john- ... 1928-2022/
A full life indeed, a loss to Lincoln and to the vintage electronics world.
He certainly helped in my early years. I well recall as a 10 year old peering up to his over-stocked shop counter to ask for resistors for my latest project
His shop in Lincoln is a landmark for many - not just locals.
Best regards,
Paul M
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