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Old 2nd Sep 2008, 16:34
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cliffnemo
 
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I have just found a poem amongst my notes,

I apologise for posting this now , and will return to training in December next.
Although this will be seen as sloppy by some, it does prove our relationship with the locals was rather unique.
This was written by an American near another B.F.T.S..

He stood there talking to us
As he waited for the train;
He was leaving us forever
And would never come again.
He was going home to England
To protect his native land;
He was leaving friends behind him
Who had offered him a hand.
But he knew our hearts went with him
And his youthful eyes were wet,
And we never shall forget him,
Out little RAF cadet


Pic of our course leaving Darr school. Note enamel one pint standard issue mug. The smoker is me.


Poncans saying goodbye, at Ponca "railroad" station
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