Last of The Few

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  1. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Last pilot who took part in the Battle of Britain died yesterday (17th March ) he was 105 years of age.
    RIP John "Paddy"Hemingway
     
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  2. Boothman

    Boothman Elite Member

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    Indeed, the last of the few :(
     
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  3. bladey

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    Sad that it takes a war to bring the best people to the fore. Can't quite imagine what he experienced before he was 25. RIP
     
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