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Post by JonW on May 16, 2023 14:14:30 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on May 16, 2023 14:15:49 GMT 1
At some point I'll get some photos of the installation in the War Memorial here, no plans to head to Canberra soo tho...
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Post by veg on May 16, 2023 19:11:17 GMT 1
Some good coverage on several pod casts, we have ways with James Holland and Al Murray , warfare with James Rogers etc
Watched the film the other night, fantastic took me back to being a kid.
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Post by veg on May 16, 2023 19:19:49 GMT 1
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Post by spondon440 on May 16, 2023 19:46:26 GMT 1
Bit of coverage on northwest news, sadly and quite pathetic apparently peak water wouldn't permit it to fly over Derwent water on health and safety concerns, ffs which was a shame as I was up there today on a bike.
Andy
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Post by peddrotzr on May 16, 2023 20:27:50 GMT 1
BBC Four tonight 21:00
Dam Busters Declassified
Not sure if it’s any good
Best regards
Johnny C.
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Post by chrisg on May 16, 2023 21:51:06 GMT 1
Does anyone know if there planning to fly over Ladybower reservoir, A57? They practised there and have flown over in the past.
Guy Gibson was 24 when he went on the raid. WOW
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Post by geoffers997 on May 17, 2023 5:39:54 GMT 1
Watched the film and the BBC4 documentary programme.
Overall the documentary was good and put forward maybe a more realistic version of events to the film which was also great and although I’ve seen it half a dozen times it’s still a compelling watch.
Fact remains that these guys were just young kids who did a phenomenally difficult job and were brave beyond words.
Nothing but respect.
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Post by veg on May 17, 2023 7:13:16 GMT 1
Think the youngest pilot was 21 and guy Gibson was only 24. My grandfather was a navigator on wellingtons and 33, he was the old man of his crew. When you realise their ages it is chilling.
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Post by JonW on May 17, 2023 7:55:39 GMT 1
I dont think you could have grown up in the UK as our age group and not been impressed by war stories. Brave young men and women who gave their all to win that war.
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Post by donkeychomp on May 17, 2023 21:39:10 GMT 1
Sadly this anniversary none of the original crew are alive. All I can say is thank you to them and all the men and women who helped win that dreadful war.
Alex
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