BoB pilot dies at 101
 

Another member of the Few has slipped the surley bonds of earth.

RiP Sir

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...died-aged-101/

Oh dear, so sad. He was unable to manage the Battle of Britain service in September, which he surely would have attended if at all possible. Another good man gone. Condolences to the family. RIP

RIP. An interesting & brave man, as they all were. 'I just wanted to fly' he said. 'I enjoyed the Battle of Britain.' He tells the story of a very young new pilot turning up at his Sqn and told by the Co to get airborne was they were short of pilots. He was shot down & killed on that very sortie. His MG still sat outside the Sqn with his luggage in it. Amazing times. Much resect for them all.

RIP - inevitable I know, but I think it's incredibly sad we are losing these brave heros. I could sit and listen to their stories for hours on end. Such humble types too.

Tempus fugit

RIP, Sir, and thank you for what you did in those dark days.

[QUOTE=air pig;10674858]Another member [he has a name!] of the Few has slipped the surly bonds of earth.

RiP Sir

Paul Farnes DFM, last Battle of Britain fighter pilot ace, dies aged 101