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Old 28th Feb 2016, 02:11
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Barksdale Boy
 
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I've a vague recollection of hearing that the phrase derives from the fact that the bodies of USAAF KIA were repatriated through RAF Burtonwood, but it could just be my memory playing tricks with me.
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