Fifty-Eight years ago today
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Fifty-Eight years ago today
Some very brave young men, embarked on a "great crusade" to enable us to have the freedom of speech, we take for granted today, including my father.
I haven't seen much in the press about it,being overshadowed by the Jubilee and all, but I thought I'd mention it.....
Sorry if it's a non-military aircrew posting,but in this case , I really don't care
.and to all those involved, and who continue to be involved, in preserving our nations security, and freedoms of speech, I for one, thank you
Tony
I haven't seen much in the press about it,being overshadowed by the Jubilee and all, but I thought I'd mention it.....
Sorry if it's a non-military aircrew posting,but in this case , I really don't care
.and to all those involved, and who continue to be involved, in preserving our nations security, and freedoms of speech, I for one, thank you
Tony
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I shall stand on Omaha Beach on Wednsday, a day or two late, but I know I shall be full of thoughts about what went on during those days.
Thanks for bringing it to the fore.
Thanks for bringing it to the fore.
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A couple of Alberts (trusty steeds) went over there this am (very early) and did a drop to a watching multitude of people.
At least this shows that the RAF didn't forget about it completely...
At least this shows that the RAF didn't forget about it completely...
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They are never far from my thoughts.
When you think about what they achieved and then about all the fuss about 22 men and a pigs bladder today it makes me wonder if we really care.
When you think about what they achieved and then about all the fuss about 22 men and a pigs bladder today it makes me wonder if we really care.
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My Father-in-Law was one of these brave men, he landed on Sword beach with the Royal Marines (he was Royal Signals attached) and later he got to help liberate some concentration camps. He was one of the best men I've ever met, and he was my hero. We're very proud to have his cap badge and medals.
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Err, hang on MOTF. Just because I, like many other patriotic servants of the Crown, are absorbed by the World Cup (well I will be between 1230 and 1400 today!) does not mean we do not care about events on and after 6 Jun 44. Yes, the bravery and heroism of those guys puts a game of football 58 years later in perspective but please don't suggest that I don't care!
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Apologies, not having a go at the viewers, my comments were aimed more at Her Majestys Press and the Politicos who completely ignored the date and significance.
Got to go, I think I'm coming down with something, I think I need to lay down on my sofa for a bit....is there anything on the Telly??
Apologies, not having a go at the viewers, my comments were aimed more at Her Majestys Press and the Politicos who completely ignored the date and significance.
Got to go, I think I'm coming down with something, I think I need to lay down on my sofa for a bit....is there anything on the Telly??
