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Old 26th Apr 2019, 09:58
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The Reunion - Gulf War Tornado POWS

I've just been listening to this on Radio 4 this morning. John Peters, John Nichol and Robbie Stewart took part, recounting their experiences of being shot down, interrogated and tortured, and of course eventually paraded in front of Iraqi TV cameras. Helen Peters gave the standpoint of a wife waiting back at Laarbruch, not knowing whether her husband was dead or alive

I have in the past had a slightly critical view of John Nichol in particular in the way that he has carved out a career as a "go-to guy" when comments on aviation matters are required on TV etc, but I have to confess I'm now ashamed of that view, and all I can say is good luck to the guys for pulling back something good from a horrendous experience.

Well worth a listen

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0004dxl
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