Richard Todd (Guy Gibson) talked today of meeting the last surviving pilot from that raid, Flt Lt Les Munro. He mentioned how very reserved and unassuming the man is. He also said that he had never met any of those involved at the time, as he was involved elsewhere.
Indeed he was. He himself was a serving officer, completing six years as a Para with the 6th Airborne. He was one of the first to land on D day close to Pegasus Bridge. How very unassuming and reserved he showed himself to be and what a contrast to today's 'celebrity' generation.
Youngster now seem to aspire to be winners on reality shows, The Apprentice, WAGs, or simply famous for being famous.
If this generation were called upon to join up and act as these two men did 65 years ago, what hope would we have, I wonder?
I have the greatest respect for them both.