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Old 09-20-2010, 02:32 PM
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Hee hee. Quite agree. I think he's more than earned the right to drink whatever he wants - I just hope the BBC were paying!

... and what was the phrase he used about trying his luck with the girls? Just priceless to see him laugh about that with that twinkle in his eye ... he's 89 going on 18 I think. Good for him. Just brilliant.
Yeah, it's interesting to note that all the Vets appear to be as bright as a button for their age compared to others.
Also makes you wonder whether the scene in the 'First Light' film with Grace and the tree may have been more true to life than the the 'little boarding house' in the book. Or maybe a bit of both.
On a different note, I noticed Pete Brothers was conspicuous by his absence at the service. Hope he's ok.
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Old 09-20-2010, 02:50 PM
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Yeah, it's interesting to note that all the Vets appear to be as bright as a button for their age compared to others.
Also makes you wonder whether the scene in the 'First Light' film with Grace and the tree may have been more true to life than the the 'little boarding house' in the book. Or maybe a bit of both.
On a different note, I noticed Pete Brothers was conspicuous by his absence at the service. Hope he's ok.
Yes, I've thought this too. I don't think it's a coincidence that those with that undefinable "joie de vivre" survived and continue to enjoy long lives.

I too am also readjusting my thoughts on the innocence (or otherwise) of the extra curricular activities of off duty pilots!!

Sadly, I'm sorry to say that Pete Brothers died last year. Also in recent months we have lost Sq Ldr 'Stapme' Stapleton, a Spitfire Ace with a rather splendid handlebar moustache and Wng Cmdr John Freeborn who flew more operational hours in the BoB than any other allied pilot.

The Few get ever fewer.
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Old 09-20-2010, 07:47 PM
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The Few get ever fewer.
I must've missed all this sad news for some reason. Always had a soft spot for Pete B since Channel 4's 'Spitfire Ace' and he flew one again from the back seat of Carolyn Grace's 2-seater.
I suppose no-one can go on forever, but it's all the more reason for everyone to treat this particular anniversary in a special way.
Thanks for the info.
Dutch.
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Old 09-24-2010, 03:30 PM
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Superb! Just watched this last night. Going to watch it again tonight
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