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The boys are back in town!
Today saw the opening and dedication of a memorial garden at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (Psst, its Finningley!)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/_B6O2197.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/_B6O2257.jpg Current and previous aircrew were there, some lovely old blokes.... 'it was Halifaxes and Lancs in my time son!' Jumpers for goalposts etc edited: wrong pic in oops! http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/_B6O2308.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/_B6O2291.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/_B6O2303.jpg |
Top marks to the former Finningely,
At least the past has been recognised! A fitting memorial to our predecessors and good to see our lot back there too! TW |
The chaps had been bulking up for this trip then!
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It looks like the fella in the bottom right corner was photographed part way through a particularly energetic
OOOH MAATRON! |
Oooh Matron!
Talking of Oooooh Matron. Does anyone know who re-titled the Matron car parking slot outside Akrotiri Mess? I always thought that was hilarious but someone in recent years has seen fiit to get rid of it.
Sign of times I suppose. Fun no longer allowed. :( :( :( |
Is there another plaque for the later (post-1949) units?
(Maybe with an RAF badge and mention of its real name, Finningley?) |
Yes, on the other side!
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