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Old 19th Jul 2020, 09:13
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LOMCEVAK
 
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Originally Posted by fltlt
Lomcevak, we have some friends over tonight for supper, one of the married couples is African American, late 50’s. The husband is ex US Army.

I asked if they would mind reading through this thread, give an opinion on the subject matter.
Husband had an inkling about what the RAF was, wife no idea.
Before they did, let them browse a condensed version of the dams raid.

The husband appeared to read most of it, the wife just shook her head and disappeared into the kitchen.

When he had finished, and please, nobody get offended at this, his opinion was “So this N...... is supposed to be upset about a black dog in the 1940’s called N....... why? They would be really upset if I told them what we called our pet stray dogs in Desert Storm!”

Now, I understand that is only one persons opinion, but it’s a start. Be interesting to hear what others opinions are.
fltlt, many thanks for asking the question for me and please pass on my sincere thanks to your friends for taking the time to educate us all!
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