Some years ago I was approached by Geoffrey Wellum*, who lives not far from me, who told me he needed his medals remounting as he was to accompany the book of remembrance at the service for the first time. This I duly arranged for him, and he suggested I apply for tickets to the service. Mrs TTN and I attended and were very impressed. I was delighted to see him on TV yesterday, and to hear his thoughts on the Battle. In particular I was impressed by his thoughts on the present generation of RAF aircrew who he has met on visits to Cranwell, and his conviction that they would acquit themselves just as well as his generation did, should the need ever arise. On a lighter note I loved his remark that he was cross with the Lutwaffe as they were interfering with the cricket!
* Ex 92 Squadron, and author of First Light