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Old 10th Apr 2011, 23:15
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Rob Phillips
 
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I knew Dougie quite well .We met at "Joe's Bar". Joseph Merchants wonderful watering hole at Biggin Hill. I moved to Holland in 2002,came back for a visit,the last without knowing what was in store for the South Camp.DEMOLISHED! My daughter Katy used to dance for him.We had many a libation together.I have a copy of the 250 signed to me, " To Robin from Douglas E !! For Whom The Bell Tolls". I also had two of the limited edition prints,signed by Dougie. One signed to me ,"To Robin from Douglas E Gilbert" has been stolen,the second,just signed "Douglas E Gilbert" I still have.If anyone knows of the stolen one ,I would like to know.I also had a collection of aviation signed prints stolen,Russian Mig 29 pilots and ground crew.Johnnie Johnson, GR4 Tornado/Iraq signed by both pilot and navigator.Dam busters,signed by survivors/crew.B of B aircraft signed by pilots.Russian Gold shares,framed,(1898), plus others.
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