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Old 10th Aug 2015, 15:09
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Wander00
 
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When I could not get into Duxford last September for the 2 Lancasters show, I went to Sawston and parked near the roundabout, which I knew is about on the runway centreline. Got some good "Mohne Dam" pics head on too, but point is, parked next to me was a guy with his 93 year old Mum who had been a WAAF during the war, served at Scampton and around, and was present (I guess within sight or earshot) when Gibson was told the dog with the unrepeatable name had been run over. I bet she could have filled a cd or two. And it is not just war time memories - my predecessor as Secretary of a large yacht club was OC 5 Sqn in the 70s, and he has been to Hendon and recorded his memories.
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