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Old 27th May 2004 | 07:10
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rustle
 
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Angry

Agree (as I have said elsewhere)

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Hamish Campbell said: "What sort of country have we become when, to celebrate a turning point in history, we ask those who sacrificed so much and saw unimaginable horrors to 'pay a reduced rate' to take part in a tribute to their very own efforts?"
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He said: "If it were an air show commemorating the Battle of Britain, would they be charging Douglas Bader to attend? At an air show to mark the 60th anniversary of D-Day, those who took part should be VIP guests."

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