Norman Franks

**Flakdodger** · 24th May 2023, 13:20

Norman Franks, prolific author, has passed away. Blue skies Norman.

**John Williams** · 24th May 2023, 20:01

Thanks for that sad news, I’ve have many of his books and use them for reference many times. Rest In Peace your work will live on.

John.

**cyflyer1** · 24th May 2023, 21:59

Ditto. RIP

**jonny** · 25th May 2023, 06:44

I think like most of us, my bookshelves are positively groaning with his books. An author of high repute, he will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

**wwrsimon** · 25th May 2023, 11:17

Sad news.

I've just popped into the library (well, the room where all my books are...) to check something in "Another Kind of Courage" and I took a moment to be grateful for all his hard work. As mentioned above, he'll be sorely missed.

Regards

Simon

**Andy Marden** · 25th May 2023, 11:18

Yes, a sad loss to our community.

**PeteS** · 25th May 2023, 12:17

That is a shame he was a gentleman of the old school, my thoughts are with Heather and his family. RIP

PeteS
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**SteveBrooking** · 25th May 2023, 12:41

I first met Norman in the early 80s and it's a few years ago now since I was last in touch with him. Apart from his nagging "just stop... get it published" I found him very generous with his encouragement, advice and research materials.
Steve

**robstitt** · 25th May 2023, 16:20

Norman’s books provided an essential foundation for my research. That his many books will provide that same foundation for countless others is a wonderful legacy. Rest In Peace, Norman

Robert

**Steve Brew** · 27th May 2023, 10:12

Sad news indeed. Like many, I have a number of his books on the shelf, and exchanged several e-mails with him over the years.

Like Rob's experience, his books also formed the basis of my early research.

May he rest in peace.