Originally Posted by
Tankertrashnav
There were around 100 British recipients of Soviet orders, including four RAF aircrew from 151 Wing (Hurricanes) in North Russia who received the Order of Lenin.
There is an ex-member of 151 Wing that frequents the RAF Club most afternoons for tea. He was subsequently at AA in Moscow. Charming chap and quite ready to talk.
He goes the the Russian memorial service each may which is held near the IWM.