BoB pilot dies at 101

[air pig]

Another member of the Few has slipped the surley bonds of earth.

RiP Sir

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/01/29/battle-britains-last-fighter-pilot-ace-has-died-aged-101/

[jolihokistix]

Oh dear, so sad. He was unable to manage the Battle of Britain service in September, which he surely would have attended if at all possible. Another good man gone. Condolences to the family. RIP

[sharpend]

RIP. An interesting & brave man, as they all were. 'I just wanted to fly' he said. 'I enjoyed the Battle of Britain.' He tells the story of a very young new pilot turning up at his Sqn and told by the Co to get airborne was they were short of pilots. He was shot down & killed on that very sortie. His MG still sat outside the Sqn with his luggage in it. Amazing times. Much resect for them all.

[NickB]

RIP - inevitable I know, but I think it's incredibly sad we are losing these brave heros. I could sit and listen to their stories for hours on end. Such humble types too.

[MPN11]

Tempus fugit

RIP, Sir, and thank you for what you did in those dark days.

[Fournierf5]

[QUOTE=air pig;10674858]Another member [he has a name!] of the Few has slipped the surly bonds of earth.

RiP SirPaul Farnes DFM, last Battle of Britain fighter pilot ace, dies aged 101