Background
Hastings, David John was born on February 20, 1932 in Norwich, England. Son of Stanley Gordon and Leila Mary (Pick) Hastings.
Hastings, David John was born on February 20, 1932 in Norwich, England. Son of Stanley Gordon and Leila Mary (Pick) Hastings.
Student, King Edward VI, Norwich, 1948. Paul Tissandier diploma (honorary), Federation Aeronautique International, 2004.
Trainee, Dougill & Hastings Ltd., Norwich, 1950-1954; warehouse director, Dougill & Hastings Ltd., Norwich, 1955-1968; joint managing director, Dougill & Hastings Ltd., Norwich, 1968-1980; chairman, Society Associated Factors in Europe, London, 1978-1980; senior partner, DJ Associations, Salhouse, England, since 1980. Director Norwich Sport Village, 1988-1994. Director Anglia Housing Group, London, 1991-1995.
Leader Broadland District Council, Norwich, 1983-1987, vice chairman, 1987-1989, chairman, 1989-1991. Chairman Memorial Trust division United States Air Force American Library., since 2000. Trustee Norfolk Heritage Fleet Trust, 1997.
Board governors Wyndham College National Service Royal Air Force, 1950-1952, Germany. Observer-Lieutenant Royal Observer Corps, 1954-1988, England. Member Freeman Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, Royal Aero Club (Gold award 1990), United States Confederate Air Force (colonel 1992), Royal Ocean Racing Club, Horning (England) Sailing Club (commodore 1963).
Married Jean Edrich, June 21, 1956. Children: Roger Jonathan, Carol Joanne.