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Warmtoast

24th Sep 2017 22:49

Grave of Pilot Officer J. G. Magee, famous for his poem "High Flight" and laid to rest in Scopwick cemetery.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psbnkaajum.jpg

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. (9 June 1922 – 11 December 1941) was an American aviator and poet who died as a result of a mid-air collision over Lincolnshire whilst serving with the RCAF during World War II.

Epitaph on his grave reads:

Quote:

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God."

I find it most moving and appropriate - WT

Fonsini

25th Sep 2017 03:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinelyChopped (Post 9902823)

Wasn't that a Wren cartoon in an old RAF Yearbook, ca. 1980? Unfortunately, I don't have my collection to hand to check.
Can anyone confirm/deny?

You have a good memory, I think it was a cartoon. Was it really 37 years ago :uhoh:

Fareastdriver

25th Sep 2017 18:07

Quote:

John Gillespie Magee, Jr. (9 June 1922 – 11 December 1941) was an American aviator

John Denver did a tribute record to him call 'High Flight.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qqVRBZO5gc&t=7s

langleybaston

25th Sep 2017 20:46

and, I believe, used in Memphis Belle?

Fabulous film, my wife has been forced to watch it more than a few times .....

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