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Friday, 15 September 2006, 17:19 GMT 18:19 UK

In pictures: Raymond Baxter

Raymond Baxter on Tomorrow's World in 1968

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TV presenter Raymond Baxter, who presented Tomorrow's World in the 1960s and '70s, has died at the age of 84.

Raymond Baxter (left) in Now: Float on Air in 1957

Raymond Baxter (left) in Now: Float on Air in 1957

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Baxter (second right), a former Spitfire pilot, maintained his interest in aviation when he joined the BBC after World War II.

Raymond Baxter

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Baxter (left) was one of the faces of science on the BBC, hosting shows such as What Is Life.

Raymond Baxter on Tomorrow's World

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He hosted Tomorrow's World - which showcased new inventions and gadgets of the future - when it began in 1965.

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After 12 years demonstrating items like inflatable furniture, he was dropped to make way for a more youthful style.

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He was honoured with his own Raymond Baxter Science Communication Award at the inaugural Tomorrow's World Awards in 2000.

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