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Old 4th Aug 2016, 20:31
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... Interesting comments. On the topic of India, I've just lost my, almost completed, hour's worth of key boarding! But it's probably just as well, as it outlined Indian corruption; the thing that many regret about the country since the British left. Also how the reputation of the Britsh Raj has been trashed by the movie industry in Bollywood. But it's probably better to focus on the things that bond our two countries, not least the remarkable contribution that India made in both world wars. The Indian Army formed the bulk of General Slim's 14th Army, that retook Burma. The photo below is of Sikh troops taking part in Operation 'Crusader', which Arthur supported as a squadron pilot, when 84 was in the Western Desert.



Danny, I'm not sure where I was addressed as 'Master'. Most likely at Ooty Hill Station. But it happened to me only once.
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