Ray Holmes
 

Not seen this anywhere on Pprune yet, so - Sgt Ray Holmes, famed for ramming a Do 17 during the Battle of Britain (after he'd expended all his ammunition) has died aged 90. Full story here. The RAF web page carried a story a couple of months ago about how he'd been presented with a metal Hurricane crafted from the remains of his aircraft's engine (dug up live on Telly a while ago).

Thought I'd put this here rather than history and nostalgia, given the background.

Another of the 'Few' who leaves us. May he enjoy unlimited visibility and soft landings!

Here, here, well said Archimedes.

There's a bigger thread on Flight deck forum- rumours and news page.