Veteran pilot gives up his wings after 46 years of flying - Mustique Airways

The 46-year flying career of pilot Jonathan Palmer has ended.

Captain Palmer, the proprietor of Mustique Airways, made his final flight last Friday August 16. On landing at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) he received a water salute while several of his friends, airport staff and members of his immediate family looked on.

His final commercial flight was done with co-pilot Siward “Peewee” Delves. The men have flown together for the last five years, as at 60, airline regulations state you must have a co-pilot.

“In a way, I am going to miss it, but I will be coming to work and still interacting with everyone,” Jonathan Palmer said.

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