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I said eighty, NOT eighty one
That encapsulates the very special quality of this thread. You instantly transport us back to those endlessly demanding strictures of our instructors. For pity's sake what did they want, blood? No, they wanted us to become proficient and hence live, and at least in the membership of this thread they clearly succeeded. We owe them everything. Thank you for reminding us of that simple fact and of their selfless dedication.
You have answered my call in full, Sir, thank you! The snippets you posted are as manna from heaven, for they tell us far more about John Dunbar and of the thousands of others like him who trained in far flung places in order to carry the fight to the enemy than a list of units, stations, and aircraft. Lots more please, and here's hoping that the missing tape reveals itself soon!