Sir Patrick Moore

He was also instrumental in founding & supporting the International Birdman event at Bognor.

People build serious or not-very-serious flying machines, and launch them from the pier.

I saw this annual event over a few years when I lived in that region - it was always a joyous celebration of eccentricity.

Thank You, Sir Patrick, and Birdmen.

http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/local/sir-patrick-moore-dies-aged-89-1-4570404

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Birdman