John was always an interesting companion. He helped me once to get some spare parts for my motorcycle and he did ride rather fast! I can remember many other fun activities with John: A motorcycle ride to Stroud so that John could pick up his Triumph Bonneville. A pleasant luncheon at the Harcourt Arms. Playing a wargame on the floor of his living room. We had many discussions about motorcycles and politics. We mainly agreed about the motorcycles and less so about the politics. We also had a shared interest in the history of the second world war. A good companion.