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Old 15th Jul 2009, 00:40
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That is a fantastic story Reg!! Things were a little different now - these days you can't get a jumpseat unless you are company personnel, even if you know the pilot. Just not the same, is it?

On this subject:
ex-RAF flyers were extremely popular in France.
I'm happy to report nothing has changed there. On my recent trip I was able to see how much the locals are thankful for the part played by the Allied air forces in WWII - the graves of my great uncle and his crew are beautifully tended and the lads certainly won't be forgotten in the little part of the world where they died. It was very heartwarming and not a little humbling to see.
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