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Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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only1billybonds
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RIP Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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Died today aged 86.

One of my favourite authors, write so many great thrillers.

RIP.
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Far Cough UKunt
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Re: Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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Why of all people, John Travolta? At least the man is a certified Boeing 747 pilot.

His estate in Ocala, Florida, is situated at Jumbolair Airport with its own runway and taxiway right to his house, with two outbuildings for covered access to planes.
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Re: Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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yngwies Cat" wrote: 09 Jun 2025, 21:52 Sad news

Loved the Odeasa Files and of course Day of the Jackal.

Also the novella - The Shepherd, about the RAF pilot who gets lost on his flight home one Christmas...Great stuff.

Amazing life by all accounts. 

Rip




 
The Shepard was made into a short film a few years ago with all people John Travolta. 

Yeah great authour. RIP. 
Russ of the BML
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Re: Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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A titan amongst authors. RIP. 
XKhammer
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Re: Frederick Forsythe. RIP.

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Read all of his books
RIP 
yngwies Cat
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Sad news

Loved the Odeasa Files and of course Day of the Jackal.

Also the novella - The Shepherd, about the RAF pilot who gets lost on his flight home one Christmas...Great stuff.

Amazing life by all accounts. 

Rip



 
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Yes. Great thriller writer. 
Also the film the Odessa File is a favourite 
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