One of the most moving films, the burial of an Air Gunner and Aircraft at sea.
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The remains of fallen comrades are treated with reverence, not revulsion.
The actions of this man's shipmates were entirely appropriate, in the circumstances.
Could we please return to the spirit of this thread?
HB
The remains of fallen comrades are treated with reverence, not revulsion.
The actions of this man's shipmates were entirely appropriate, in the circumstances.
Could we please return to the spirit of this thread?
HB
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Not really the thread to be getting the handbags out lads or the time of year come to that.
Take it to another thread (ARRSE way maybe? do link back though) and please, lets get back to the matter in hand, a very moving short film remembering a young lad who gave his all to his country and fellow servicemen and his shipmates heartfelt final wave off.
Take it to another thread (ARRSE way maybe? do link back though) and please, lets get back to the matter in hand, a very moving short film remembering a young lad who gave his all to his country and fellow servicemen and his shipmates heartfelt final wave off.
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I had deliberately not said anything up until now, but I think their comments between themselves have been disgusting and it saddens me to see it, I posted it for those I thought would appreciate to see caring for one another in tragic circumstances has not changed and as a fitting memorial to the guy who gave his life, someone on another forum said the folding of the wings reminded him of an angels wing folding around his body and the whole thread on that site had an air of respect and dignity..... Sadly that appears not to be the case here....
Just because it is on a forum, do you not think he deserves the same respect? Would you stand up in a Church or at Wooton Bassset and behave with the same low standards? I think not..
Just because it is on a forum, do you not think he deserves the same respect? Would you stand up in a Church or at Wooton Bassset and behave with the same low standards? I think not..
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Chaps, I think the original motive for posting this clip has been lost in the mire. Nutloose, many thanks for posting, I first saw it many years ago and was then stunned into respectful silence at how the Loyce Deen's shipmates chose to bury him with his aircraft. I saw it then akin to a warrior being buried with his horse, and I still feel that now. A great honour and enormous show of respect for a comrade who has done his duty.
What struck me first time I watched it was how fresh the film was, the informality, the little touches and lack of propaganda seemed as if the events were from yesterday. Watching it again that sense of recency is still there.
DCO!
What struck me first time I watched it was how fresh the film was, the informality, the little touches and lack of propaganda seemed as if the events were from yesterday. Watching it again that sense of recency is still there.
DCO!
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Agreed, L-H. An extremely moving film, which demonstrates the care & respect of comrades in arms. I too, saw the folding of the aircraft's wings as a metaphor for an angel shrouding his body.
A fitting farewell to a fallen warrior.
HB
A fitting farewell to a fallen warrior.
HB
