The Torygraph obituary of Lord Hill-Norton :

Almost from the beginning of his career some considered him destined either to be court martialled or to end up as First Sea Lord. His reputation for ruthless efficiency and meticulousness, combined with good luck and an irritating habit of being right, took him to the top. This made it seem all the more strange when, as a retired officer in the House of Lords, he placed rather more credence on the possible existence of unidentified flying objects than did less talented individuals.

Although Hill-Norton was feared, hated and respected in equal measure he led from the front. His harsh manner and foul language belied a man who could, on rare occasions, demonstrate an otherwise well-concealed humanity. He was always receptive to sound arguments but would not suffer fools or those who weakened before his onslaughts. Hill-Norton was appointed CB in 1964, KCB in 1967 and GCB in 1970; he was created a life peer in 1979.

Do you ever get the impression that it can be difficult to say only nice things about the recently dead ?
Must ask Father about him, he worked for him at one point I’m sure.