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Old 10th Jul 2017, 17:28
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Chugalug2
 
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Welcome, sidevalve, to our cyber crew-room. What a fascinating introduction to a story of which many of us are only vaguely aware. Speaking for myself though I should know a lot more, and look forward to your future posts revealing everything and everybody.

We are used here to celebrating members of the allied armed forces, of the trials and tribulations of those on the home front, and even acknowledging the achievements of our enemies. What we don't tend to dwell upon though were the stark choices facing the occupied civilian populations. Some would choose collaboration, whether overt or covert, most to keep their heads down and try to wait it all out, and some to take active steps to thwart the enemy occupier's plans and to aid the allied effort.

Comet resulted from the determination and courage of those who chose the latter course. Such a choice was a fraught one to make. One only has to imagine the dangers and consequences they faced and wonder if that was a choice that we could make ourselves.

Thanks sidevalve. Over to you.
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