...I'm exactly the same, Lincoln Cathedral is a awe inspiring sight from the air and one of my main thoughts when I see it is that this was the last sight of home for many a bomber crew...
One of my first trips when I qualify will be the Dams run. Having been inspired for all things RAF and aircraft by the Dams Raid and other WW2 achievements and acts of aerial courage this really will be a thought provoking and thrilling flight for me. You're soooooo right, the guys then were a different breed...how many 24 year old Wing Commanders does anyone know now??? The youngest I know is 33... and he's an adminer!