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Old 12th Feb 2013, 16:23
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Reg Turnhill

Not strictly mil, but the voice of many yoof (certainly mine).

BBC News - Reg Turnill: Veteran BBC aerospace correspondent dies
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What a contrast between the his generation of professional, knowledgeable, analytical, aviation/aerospace correspondents and todays "amateurs" on TV and Radio?
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I guess Reg's generation relied on an experience of service life and the measure of authority, confidence and insight that that allowed. Today, well.. James Corden, Clare Balding anyone?

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