Cathay112 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 14565 times:
Dear friends,
It is with much sorrow and deep regret that I write to inform you of the passing of a photographer and enthusiast that would be well known to most of you. Mr Frank Schaefer passed away in Sydney, aged 34, on Friday May 21st 2004 after a short battle with illness. His parents arrived from Germany earlier in the day and were with Frank and the time of his passing.
His most untimely death has left a hole in the spotting community here in Sydney and I don't think it would be wrong to say around the world as well. With 9,931 photos online at http://www.airliners.net his passion for aviation and photography was clearly obvious and he enjoyed nothing more than travelling the world, and more recently Australia, chasing anything that flew to grab a Kodachrome 64 slide or twenty of it! His last trip was to Japan in February and this had long been a place he had wanted to visit so as to allow his massive slide collection to grow just that little bit more. As was nearly always the case with Frank, the trip was a total success.
Having known Frank since early 1999 I can honestly say we have lost one of the nicest people and fellow photographers that I've ever had the chance to meet. On a clear and cool Winters morning it was never hard to convince him to get out of bed for a morning of photography at Sydney Airport. However, in Summer it was a totally different story. Frank loved his home suburb Coogee and on those 30+ degree days he'd often be found lazing on the beach relaxing as only Frank could........ generally on a Qantas blanket borrowed from one of their aircraft! In Summer late afternoon was his preferred time to visit the airport, after a hard day on the beach it was easy to relax by the fence and take some photos of the afternoon heavies returning home to Europe and America.
Frank enjoyed Australia and enjoyed exploring the aircraft we had to offer. Travelling from Sydney as far West as Perth and as far North as Cairns and most recently South to Hobart. Together we also toured by car around our home state, New South Wales, looking for the rare and unusual. To have so much time with him is something I'll treasure forever.
Being such an accomplished photographer Frank made many friends around the world. This is why I post this news here, so that his friends and "fans" can remember and reflect on his life and photographic achievments. I know that if you've met him, like me, there is no way you will forget him. People of his character are far too few in this world.
I should take this opportunity to thank Frank for a friendship that will stay with me for a lifetime and for being such a good mate. No words could ever describe how I feel as I write this tribute to my dear friend. Those that have lost close friends will know the pain I feel right now. There are so many times, events and memories I wish to share but if I start with one I won't be able to stop as there is simply so much to say about him!
I would also like to thank my better half Anna. She admired my friendship with Frank and never hesitated to allow me to travel with him while pregnant and later while raising our daughter Charlotte. To you I say thank you. Thank you for giving me that chance to travel while you stayed home, for giving me the chance to spend time with a great friend and thank you for being so strong and loving in the days since Frank's passing. He'd be so proud of you for sacrificing time that should have been spent studying to be by my side........
Finally I would like to thank the administrators and moderators of this site for allowing me to post this most tragic news here. Also, to those that have e-mailed or phoned me already offering their condolences your support and friendship is very much appreciated. To his work colleagues, thank you too - without you I might never have known what had happened.
Let me leave you with a photographic tribute to the late Frank Schaefer - a son, a friend and a damn fine aviation photographer. This tribute has kindly been hosted by Dave Faulkner of http://www.rwy34.com
My thoughts at this time are with his family who travelled so far only to be greeted with an event unimaginable to anyone. Please, take a moment and spare a thought for a family in mourning.
You will always be in our thoughts and you will never ever be forgotten.
Bruce From United States of America, joined May 1999, 4989 posts, RR: 21 Reply 1, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 14379 times:
I am very saddened by this. I emailed him once about his photos, that was my only contact with him. But i could see his passion for aviation photography. I dont know what else to say. I'm glad this site is here so his work could live on as his legacy.
may he rest in peace...
bruce
Bruce Leibowitz - Birmingham, AL (BHM/KBHM) - Canon 50D/100-400L IS lens
Bigphilnyc From United States of America, joined Jan 2002, 4056 posts, RR: 59 Reply 2, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 14374 times:
Frank's smile in his pictures is refreshing, and it makes sense for him to be so happy, since he had such great friends in his life like yourself, Craig.
Everyone who came to this site knew Frank's name. The man with all the shots, from all the decades, dominating the scene with this powerful presence on everything wbepage you looked at.
A major blow to the aviation community, but he's in a good place now and he will certainly not be forgotten any time soon.
Je89_w From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 2220 posts, RR: 13 Reply 5, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14323 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW PHOTO SCREENER
Sad news here. I've never met Frank before, but admired all his photos on A.net. Things will never be the same without him.
PUnmuth@VIE From Austria, joined Aug 2000, 4161 posts, RR: 59 Reply 6, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14321 times:
I was nearly blown off my chair when I first read this. Having met Frank last year in Vienna i was looking forward to see him again this June in Australia.
I didnt really know him well but it was a pleasure to meet him and have a few beers with him.
My thoughts are with his family and his friends.
Rest in peace Frank.
Rindt From Germany, joined May 2000, 930 posts, RR: 18 Reply 7, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14311 times:
Having met Frank in person 2 years ago, and having traded good ol' Kodachrome slides off and on over the past 3-4 years, this is truly a touching and tragic loss to the aviation community. He was an instantly likeable guy, who took time to enjoy some of life's more simple things - drinking beers with mates, chilling at the beach, and not to mention countless hours at SYD shooting "full-frame" slides
Craig - wonderful tribute - extremely touching, and hard not to shed a tear.
Frank - it was an honour to have met you - I hope the grass is truly greener where you are.
Sincerely,
Rob Rindt
What other people think of you is none of your business!
Timdegroot From Netherlands, joined Apr 2002, 3674 posts, RR: 73 Reply 8, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14313 times:
I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Frank's passing. I still can't believe Frank is gone. This comes as a shock to the aviation world.
Of course since Frank and I had a somewhat more similar interest in photography, namely K64, I have always admired his fantastic collection here on a.net.
I have been lucky to have met Frank last summer when he stayed over in our house in Amsterdam. I can only second the good things everyone has to say about him. Frank had an incredible personality and was a real good natured guy with a great sense of humor.
My thoughts are with his family and close friends right now, for whom this must be an incredibly difficult time.
Tim
P.S. Craig thank you for putting together that photoalbum
IL76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2217 posts, RR: 54 Reply 9, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14285 times:
This is very sad news... 34 is no age to go...
Frank has made an enormous influence in aviation photography and I doubt that there is any aviation photographer who does not know his name.
My condolances to his family and friends and I wish them all the strength to overcome this great loss...
YVR From Canada, joined May 1999, 66 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14264 times:
I am still in shock over this. Frank was a legend and one of the nicest guys you could meet. I traded Slides with Frank for a few years and got to meet him in Sydney a few times. Frank was always willing to help out, and always ready to have fun! I have great memories of hanging out with Frank at Coogee Beach and cruising with him in his beloved MG checking out the babes at the beach. I will never forget those times.
This is a big loss to the Aviation community, but most importantly, we have lost a great mate. My thoughts go out to his family.
Frank, wherever you are now, I hope you are having a great time. Thanks for the memories buddy!!!
Richard
- Craig, beautiful tribute and it brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing these nice photos of Frank with us.
Paulinbna From United States of America, joined Feb 2003, 1113 posts, RR: 6 Reply 11, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14261 times:
I never knew him but admired his photos.
Rest in Peace Frank
Canon 50D user; 100-400 MM L IS 10-22 MM, 60MM Macro
RG828 From Brazil, joined Jan 2004, 580 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 14250 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW PHOTO SCREENER
I've corresponded a couple of times with Frank Schaefer, who seemed very friendly.
Shocking to hear of such a loss, and at such a tender age.
My sincerest condolences go to his friends and family.
Carlos
PS-Maybe A.Net can make its own tribute to Frank.
I dont know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone
PH-OTO From Netherlands, joined Mar 2002, 434 posts, RR: 41 Reply 13, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 14179 times:
Since I first visited A.net in 1999, I have been amazed by his pictures, his enthousiasm and his massive collection. Airliners.net has lost a great person who has been essential in making this site what it is today.
So thank you Frank, and may you rest in peace
My thoughts are with all who stood close to him.
Martin
Look very closely between the lines of this message, and you will see the captain beating up the jumpseater
FL350 From Belgium, joined Feb 2003, 517 posts, RR: 3 Reply 15, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 14157 times:
Well it's hard to hear those kind of news, I didn't knew Frank personally. But man I knew how commited he was to aviation photography and how he greatly contributed to the growth and fame of this site.
All my thoughts are with his relatives, I lost my brother in a car accident and I can just imagine what the familly is going thru.
Dazed767 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 5385 posts, RR: 56 Reply 16, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 14147 times:
I recieved 2 phone calls about this yesterday, I'm still in shock. Farewell to a great guy, a legend truely has been lost.
UTA_flyinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 55 Reply 17, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 14134 times:
It's a great loss for our community.
I would be great if one of his relatives edited 70 or so of his pictures in order for him to break the 10,000 photo mark.
May he rest in peace.
Fly to live, live to fly - Air France/KLM Flying Blue Platinum, BMI Diamond Club Gold, Emirates Skywards
Rotate From Switzerland, joined Feb 2003, 1458 posts, RR: 22 Reply 19, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 14121 times:
going through the album, which has been done by graig. i truly believe that u syd guys have lost a great friend. It seems that he had a lot of fun in his short life. I think Frank will still be "around" through all his great pictures ...
Ejazz From United Arab Emirates, joined May 2002, 700 posts, RR: 36 Reply 20, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 14118 times:
What terrible and sad news especially given Franks age. A great loss to family, friends and even those like myself who unfortunately were never able to meet Frank but could relate to the man and his passion and who will forever admire his work.
A wonderful send off Craig. I think we'll all be raising a glass for him tonight.
Wietse From Netherlands, joined Oct 2001, 3808 posts, RR: 61 Reply 22, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 14070 times:
I have been thinking about what to say, cant really think of something good enough. I appreciated the tribute, it made me find out what kind of person he was.
All I can say is that I hope that someone will pick up his work and that at least his 10.000 th shot gets added.
Joe pries From United States of America, joined May 2000, 1957 posts, RR: 58 Reply 23, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 14037 times:
No words can describe my thoughts as i heard this news, absolutely shocking. 2nd guy we've lost in a month in the hobby, also at a relatively young age. Shame.
Sabena 690 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (7 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 14027 times:
Although I didn't know Frank personally, you could see his enthousiasm in his pictures. This is a great loss for all of us, and I'm sure we all will miss him...
Thanks for this well-written tribute, Craig.
Frederic
25 Airportugal: These are very sad news. Never had the chance to meet Frank but his collection answered many questions I had regarding older liveries and airliners. C
26 Fritzi: It is so sad to hear about this. His pictures were truely amazing and always very nice to look at. My condolences go to his family and his friends. It
27 JFKTOWERFAN: Craig that was a very touching tribute to one of the greatest photographers this site has ever seen. Thank you for putting it together, and THANK YOU
28 VIAF: Absolut schockierende Nachricht!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!! Martin
29 Mirage: How sad, such a young fellow, my thoughts are with his family. Thanks Craig, you're a good friend. Luis
30 Lindy field: I was quite saddened to hear of this news. Although I only knew Frank as a slight acquaintance from having exchanged a few emails, I feel I have gotte
31 L.1011: I am deeply saddened by this, 34 is not a death age deserved by anyone, especially not someone with such a great contribution to this community and ma
32 Fly-K: I couldn't believe what I was reading - absolutely terrible and sad news. Frank was one of those which formed the core and heart of a.net, and I'm luc
33 Jaspike: I was both shocked & sad when I heard about this the other day, even though I didn't know him personally. You don't have to look at many of his photos
34 Jkw777: I didn't know Frank personally, but admired his uploads here. This is a great loss for the community and reading that passage by Craig brought a lump
35 Hoons90: This is very sad, so shocking... Although I never knew Frank personally, his photos were fantastic. Rest in peace..
36 QF747: I never met Frank but he was the inspiration behind most of my shots. I certainly loved all of Franks photo's. My current desktop background is one of
37 Dehowie: Like many others i did not know Frank personally but his passing will be felt by all. Franks photo's will live on as an inspiration to all photographe
38 Glennstewart: Frank, there won't be a single person who spent time with you who won't miss you. I'll never forget how friendly and open you were to all who casually
39 N754PR: I never saw the guy or anything but that name at the top of the list.... 9931 photos on A.net.... WOW! The pictures Craig has linked to show a very ha
40 Dee-see-eit: Very sorry to hear that terrible news about Frank. As others, I've only been in contact with him via e-mails since the earlier years of a.net, but he
41 MUC_Spotter: with great sadness I took notice of Frank's passing. I have had the pleasure to meet him in August 2002 in SYD and he showed me around the airport, br
42 Airways: This is very sad news. I never met him, but it has always been a pleasure to watch his photos. He was a legend here at A.net. Michael
43 Delboy: Sad news, first Nick Mills and now Frank. RIP I'll bet they are having a jaw 'up above' about aviation photography.
44 9V-SVC: Even through I don't know who is he, I feel very sad after hearing of his death. My big condolence to his family and all his loved ones. Rest in Peace
45 GOT: Very sad news to hear. Even though I never met Frank I was one of the many who admired his huge collection of photos. By reading all the comments here
46 N754PR: Sorry guys but I never knew Nick died..... I spent a day with him and his wife at Kai Tak many years ago, god this sucks.[Edited 2004-05-24 16:42:00]
47 Aagold: This is indeed sad and tragic news to hear of someone so young and dedicated to the sport passing at such an early age, 34 is just the beginning and s
48 Mav75: Odds are very good that anyone who's been to Airliners.net at least once has had the opportunity to view some of Frank's amazing shots. I never met hi
49 N737MC: I am very sad to hear this. Frank was a great photographer and an inspiration to this whole hobby. I have never met or spoken to Frank, but I can say
50 AC_B777: Absolutely terrible news. I had never met Frank, but I felt I knew him through all his wonderful pictures. He and his talent will truly be missed. Cra
51 Dcrusafon: I'm very sad to hear this. The 21 of May was my birthday but it hurts to think that while celebrating it, we have lost a great photographer (Years bef
52 CcrlR: I never met him in person but I got a chance to talk to him before on MSN messenger and his photos were great. Really sad to see him leave us like tha
53 Ghost77: Ah..! Very very sad and shocking news. Truly a respected photographer for me! I once trade with him a few slides... all the best Frank! Ricardo APM
54 Bruce: Frank has now gone to a place where the grass is always green beside the runway, skies are blue with nice puffy clouds, and photographers can enjoy ea
55 Apuneger: After having just returned home from work, I'm really shocked to read this topic. Like many others, I knever had the chance to meet Frank, but I admir
56 Goboeing: I'm really dissapointed at the loss the aviation photography community has suffered. He was really dedicated to the hobby and this website spending al
57 Futterman: I'm supposed to be doing research at this moment, sitting here in my Bio-Research class. Checking the forums as I always do at this time, this thread
58 Hkg82: This is shocking....just out of nowhere. I emailed him once complementing him on his absolutely superb Kai Tak photos, unfortunately he didn't reply,
59 Sabena332: I was shocked when I heard about this, it is so sad that he died in this young age. My thoughts are with Frank's family and with his friends. Patrick
60 737doctor: Though I did not know him, Frank's work helped inspire me. I regarded many of his shots with awe. It was photographers like himself that got me to sta
61 Xenon: Its just unbelievable.... I was really shocked when I saw the banner....! My thoughts are with all of his family and friends right now. RIP Frank... D
62 EGGD: To echo my sentiments from the other thread, I'm totally shocked and saddened by the news.. My condolences to family and friends...
63 Ebos: I still can't believe it. It's terrible and sad news, especially at such an early age. May Frank's passion for aviation, dedication and optimism be an
64 AviationMaster: Eventhough I didn't know him, I was totally shocked when I saw the banner. Sad that he had to leave us at such an early age. May his soul rest in peac
65 Bapilot2b: Indeed shocking news, a great loss to the aviation photography world. Frank was an inspriartion to us all and again his shots will be missed. Great wo
66 Spencer: The opening statement, delivered by Cathay112, says it all. For me at least, that is. I didn't know the man personally, but like myself, and all of yo
67 Planespotterx: I didnt know Frank, but I might have "bumped into him" now and again at various airports, its always very sad when i hear about people in the aviation
68 BO__einG: A truly devastating moment in time to have one of our finest photographers pass on. Although I only knew him through his enormous selection of photos
69 AKE0404AR: Like others already said, I could not believe my eyes when I read the news on the first page. Then I immediately switched to the AV forum. Wow, this i
70 Sydneybuses: I had the pleasure of meeting Frank and see his love of photography. It is very sad for someone to pass away especially if it is a truly great guy. My
71 Cpn360: When somebody called me last night and told me this very sad news, I was shocked. After 24hrs, I still can't believe and deal with it... I met Frank a
72 ScottysAir: What happening to Frank Schaefer was passed away and where did he was happening in Australia? I can't believe about him and when did make happening to
73 Dutchair: My condolences go to his family, friends and fellow photographers. Miguel
74 Eduard: Really, really sad - unbelievable. I didn't know him personally but nearly each search result in A.N. brought up one or more of Frank photos. I admire
75 Anton P.: So sad... What a great tribute Craig, we share your loss. Craig, You and Frank really inspired me when I started taking photos in Sydney 1999. Many ti
76 Captain.md-11: I never had the pleasure of speaking with Frank, however have often taken time to admire many of his great photos. My thoughts are with his family and
77 Airlinelover: Although I never had the honor and priveledge to meet Frank, I have seen many of his photos, and as so many have said already, he was a photographer o
78 PW100: Shoot . . . what a shock to learn about this sad news. Though never met Frank, I sure did see a lot of his photo's from all over the world. Only 34 an
79 N314AS: Frank will be missed by all of us in the hobby. Although I never met him, he seemed like a great person. The news of his passing at such a young age w
80 ScottysAir: Hello Joe, You can't believe about what happening to Frank Schaefer. I am very deeply sorry to hear about what happening with Frank. It's time ready t
81 Mirrodie: What sad news to come home to. Rest in peace and thanks for delighting us with your talents.
82 LHMark: Franks work was some of the first stuff I saw on A.net, back in 1998. Something about his pictures always made me wonder about their backstory; where
83 AndersNilsson: I will miss Frank Schaefer together with you all. I have admired and enjoyed his pictures a lot. My thoughts on this day goes to his family. Anders Ni
84 Atco: A lovely and moving tribute Craig, thank you for the words and pictures. Very sad indeed, deepest condolences to family and friends, may Frank rest in
85 Lennymuir: Absolutely shocking to hear someone who is so close, pass away. Thanks Craig for the kind words. Gerry
86 Blink182: This is very unfortunate. I never met him but as stated in the above posts, his passion for aviation showed through his photography. Here's to hoping
87 Q330: What sad news, I'm very sorry to hear it. I'm sure that with the number of photos he has on A.net, he won't be forgotten and his presence will live on
88 ScottysAir: Can anyone you tell me about Frank Schaefer will buried at? Which one of those country will able buried at? I am still need to know about him.
89 Kjet12: I, like many here, never actually met with Frank. But it was his passion that brought all of us to him. Frank, you will be missed greatly! My thoughts
90 COEWRNJ: Horrible to here. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. You will be missed Bud.. RIP Dave
91 N907CL: Thank goodness for Airliners.net, where great photos from aviation photographers and enthusiast like Frank Schaefer can be shared and passed on. My de
92 Joe pries: Auctiontransportation.com slide auctions just sent this out in their weekly newsletter to members: Dear Members, It is with great sorrow that we share
93 Scooter: It's good to know that Frank will live on through Airliners.net. But I sure wish I would have taken the time to meet the guy last time I was in Austra
94 NWA742: This is very sad news for our hobby. Frank Schaefer without a doubt was airliners.net's top photographer. His photos inspired many people here to get
95 Aa61hvy: Man, I opened this thread hesitantly. I remember always looking at Frank's pictures. I thought this guy has to be crazy, he uploads all these thousand
96 JAL777: Wow... so young. May he rest in peace my condolences to his family.
97 Continental: This is very sad. Frank was one of the people who inspired me to start aviation photography, and more importantly, helped start my daytrip craze. This
98 Mx330: Terrible loss for the community. Indeed we will miss you and your great work so much. Juan APM
100 AirbusfanYYZ: So sad to hear this news. I have always aspired to have my photos be half as good as his! He was a benchmark for many of us. On behalf of the entire Y
101 RT514: Frank's aerial photograph of Sydney Harbour has always been one of my favourites. I pay my respects to someone who has given me much enjoyment through
102 Ozzie: Why don't we try to convince the Admin here at A.net to rename something after him. The Schaefer Photo Database? The renaming could include a link to
103 STT757: Im sorry to have never met him, seeing all his photos from the various places made me dream about traveling as much as Frank was privelaged to do duri
104 Tappan: Always admired his work. Peace to his family. Mark Garfinkel
105 Rendezvous: I spotted in Sydney, but I never got the change to get to know you. I always admired your work and talent. Rest in peace Frank. ~Daniel Talbot
106 Lanzarote: I`m really shocked when I read this terrible news. I never meet him but I had contact to him by E-Mail. My condolences to his family. rest in peace, F
107 CO777: This is a very sad day. I have never met him but did send him a E-Mail regarding photograghy in Auckland.He helped me with directions on where to go t
108 Na: That is very sad indeed. I´ve never met him but I read his name (and saw the photos he took) so often that he´s missed for sure. R.I.P., Frank.
109 AirSean: What a great loss to A.net and indeed the world aviation community that Frank Schaefer has passed. I never met Frank but he was very forthcoming whene
110 Kereru: Very sad to hear of such a young man with a lot of talent now gone forever. I never met Frank but I have viewed many of his photos and his work and sp
111 Miamix707: I was just going to look at my buddy's pics on JP, where he's also one of the top uploaders and saw the news about Frank on their banner. Inmediately
112 INNflight: Really sad news Rest in peace Frank! You were an amazing photographer! regards, Florian
113 JuniorSpotter: I have to repeat what most people already said, and say that I never got the chance to meet him. But I've always admired his work and passion. It's ha
114 VivaGunners: I feel very sad too..... We lose a great aviation spotter and, from what I heard, a great man. My thoughts go to his family and friends, May Frank res
115 D-AIGW: Speechless.... rest in peace... May God bless Frank and his family. D-AIGW (HKG)
116 Gerry: Good bye Frank - you got me on to this site and I have never left it since. Rest in Peace. Gerry
117 Motorhussy: I'm another one who's deeply saddened at this news. Frank, I'll miss you and your work. Thanks for the kind words via email. We'll keep an eye on the
118 Taca: I recognized his great job. So sad about his early and last departure to the skies. May his soul rest in peace.
119 Alpere1: I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear this dramatic news I've never met Frank, but I am quite an admirer of his photos and his way of life, living
120 CX flyboy: Very sad indeed. Although I never met him, I have seen plenty of his photos, and it's always sad to lose one the bretheren of photographers. I hope he
121 ScottysAir: Still anything else about rest in the peace for Frank.
122 Chris78cpr: It is always very sad to hear about a person passing, especially someone who has contributed so much to the hobby all of us know and love! I never met
123 Stefandotde: It was a shocking news when I heared that Frank passed the way! I never met him but we had great contact via mail when I asked him for a couple of pic
124 Staffan: Sad news. Too young to go.. Didn't know him but I always enjoyed and still do looking at his photos from Wellington, NZ with the houses on the hill in
125 A340Spotter: After losing my friend Nick Mills, it saddens me to read about losing Frank as well. It's always tough when good people go before their time and 34 wa
126 ScottysAir: Yeah, me too and those day will be gone forever with your friend Frank Schaefer.
127 Sunilgupta: Although I have never met Frank I felt like I knew him (at least in part) through his pictures and contributions to our hobby. I’m truly shocked and
128 PRM: Rest in peace Frank. Many condolonces to all your family and loved ones. You will be sorely missed. Paul Morley
129 The_Greq: "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you!" Yellow - Coldplay Gregor van der Made Amsterdam
130 BDLGUY: I never met Frank in a person but I really enjoyed his excellent and awesome photos on A.Net. My prayer goes out to all of his family. John Perrotta
131 Clickhappy: This is terrible news. So sad. What a loss to our community. God bless Frank and his family. Royal S King Seattle, WA USA
132 Tolosy: All aviation enthusiasts like me who litteraly spend hours everyday looking a the pics owe him a lot. Thanks a lot Frank, RIP Nick
133 Ghsweusa: I never had the pleasure to talk to Frank. But as for so many others his pictures have really inspired me in my photography and I love looking at them
134 LGW: Craig, Nice tribute. 34 is no age at all and life can be so cruel sometimes. Thoughts are with Frank's friends and family. Frank, Never forgotten Ben
135 Jkw777: I'm still very saddened by this, reading all the nice things people have to say about Frank says to me that we lost a very nice gentleman Does anyone
136 TOP: Shocking news, indeed. All I can say right now is Ruhe in Frieden, Frank. Stephan
137 APP: Just picked this tragic news up. It's difficult to take in and more difficult to express my sadness. I never met Frank, nor corresponded with him, but
138 Ozzie: This has been said many times about the likes of Mozart, but I will say it in reference to the aviation world, not musical. Just thing how much more h
139 NWA742: As others and I have previously asked, does anyone know what happened to Frank? Such a shame when good young people depart our world early, I'd like t
140 Jderden777: i was at a loss for words when i heard of the news the other day.... Frank's passing is a tragic loss for us all here on airliners.net and for many ot
141 Planeboy: Quite a few times, while viewing Frank's photos, I clicked his name and emailed comments to him. His response was always quick - within a day or so -
142 Jayce: Like the majority of people here, I never had the opportunity to meet Frank. However, I think it's safe to say that we've all lost someone special in
143 An-225: Like many others, I've never had the honor and pleasure of meeting Frank in person, but I knew that I'd be in Sydney some day and I hoped that I'd mee
144 EGFF: Like many i only had the chance to talk to Frank over MSN, this news is a great shock to me, he will be sorely missed and never forgotten by so many o
145 Tom3: This is so sad that such a great photographer has gone,i also did'nt met him,but he was a great photographer with a great aircraft picture collection!
146 MartinairYYZ: He sounds and :I am sure he was a very nice man. Never been able to meet him, and mow never will, is a sad thing. He produced magic in the aviation co
147 Thom@s: This is terrible news, truly sad. But it is nice to see the impact he has had on airliners.net. He has certainly helped raise the standard in quality
148 AeroAussie: I was absolutely stunned to hear of Frank's passing. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He contributed so much to the lives of so man
149 Boeing767-383: This is indeed very sad, my deep condolences to his family and friends. may I be so "rude" to ask what did this young man, obviously so full of life,
150 A388: I couldn't find any thread or post about Frank's passing away. I didn't know him personally but I do know his photo's and they are the best out there.
151 Craigy: Very sad loss, but a man who made the most of those 34 precious years. To have travelled so widely and made friends in every corner of the world is an
152 Mygind66: Nobody should die at 34.. All my regrets..
153 SAS_A330-300: I was very chocked to hear about this. Really sad to see such talent pass away so soon. Ruhe in Frieden, Frank! Simon Larsson
154 CHRISBA777ER: Top man - gutted to see you go. Loved your photos - its always sad to lose someone with the same passions as your own. One of, if not the, finest shoo
155 Skymonster: A year or so ago, Frank contacted me about one of my photographs. I've had many people contact me over the years here, but few contacts mean more than
156 N178UA: First of all, appologize for my late reply. My deepest condolences to Frank's family and his friends. I was under extreme shock when I heard the news
157 Archie: I was very shocked to hear this. I never knew Frank personaly, but I would always look at his photos. I eevn have one printed and glued to one of my b
158 Aleksandar: It was terrible to hear that Frank is no longer with us. I have never met him, but the first photo I've ever seen on Airliners.net was his photo of JA
159 Airsnaps: A magnificent tribute Craig, our shooting at SYD all together seems just like yesterday. I was extremely shocked to hear this news, even more so due t
160 Trintocan: I have only just found about Frank's untimely passing - it is very sad to hear. Aged only 34 - that's gut-wrenching. I have never known Frank personal
161 ScottysAir: Ok, this is all for right now about Frank Schaefer and It's time to make more care about Frank Schaefer.
162 Cathay112: Over a week on and I still can't believe that I've posted this thread here. I can't imagine that this coming weekend I won't be able to photograph wit
163 Dazed767: Go for it Craig, that would be great to still get him to 10,000! I remember reading a recent post from him and he seemed determined to make it this ye
164 ScottysAir: Yeah, what are you think about Frank Schaefer, Justin? Is that he was gone now? We will able miss him and now, he is in the heaven.
165 Southflite: I too would like to add my voice to those expressing regret at the passing of Frank. We had some interesting email "conversations" over the years, and
166 Airmale: I just read about Frank, really tragic, I only know about him from his Qantas 744 "Wunala Dreaming" photo, may God bless him and rest him in peace-Ame
167 Mandala499: I'm in shock... I'm very fortunate to have met Frank during my stint in Sydney. Frank and Craig were the ones who got me hooked into snapping planes o
168 MD 11: My deepest condolences to his friends and family. Surfing the net quite a few years, Frank Schaefer is the only name in all these years I really remem
169 F.pier: I'm really sad about this. Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
170 BREmer: This is very sad news. Frank's early dedication to a.net filled this site with a lot of excellent photos which helped this website become a synonyme f
171 FSPilot747: Tragic that he went so young. My deep condolences to him and his family. I, unfortunately, never met with him, I only knew him by his great photograph
172 Bluewave 707: My condolences to the Schaefer family for their loss. The plane photography and spotting community has lost a great photographer.
173 TWISTEDWHISPER: Craig, Great tribute, the most touching thing I have ever read...EVER! Frank has made him self immortal through his photos here on A.net and on other
174 DaV: I didn't know Frank personally, but still, like many of us, enjoyed many of his photos (how to forget that wonderful close-up of Wunala Dreaming at ta
175 Kereru: I just realised after uploading one of my recent photos that I stood in almost the same place as Frank had done almost two years earlier to take his p
176 Manzoori: A great loss to the aviation photography community... RIP Frank! Rez
178 F-WWKH: Frank, you will not be forgotten. Thanks for sharing your joy and passion with us. It will always be a pleasure to browse your pictures and we will ke
179 Ryangooner: Such a tragic and sad loss, even though majority of us had never had the chance to meet Frank the aviation community in which we are all united has su
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