Tribute paid to 'popular' Scots airport worker who died after decades of service

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Tributes have been paid to a 'popular' Scots airport worker with decades of service after he passed away last month

Tributes have been paid to a 'popular' Scots airport worker with decades of service after he passed away last month.

The 79-year-old had worked at Aberdeen International Airport since 1973 and was on hand to witness the aviation industry revolutionise over the years. He was part of the catering team at the airport and served drinks and food before take off, and got to meet members of the Royal family.Through this royal connection Gordon managed to arrange for the Duchess of Cornwall to open the new BA Lounge in Aberdeen in 1996.

"Fondness for Gordon is never hard to find at Aberdeen, the snow clearing teams of years gone by were always well fed by him.

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