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Retired Group Captain John Allman Hemingway, DFC AE is the last living member of “The Few”. Born in Ireland on 17 July 1919, he will celebrate his 102nd birthday in a few more days. Naturally known as “Paddy,” Group Captain Hemingway flew Hawker Hurricanes with RAF 85 Squadron flying from Debden and then Croyden during the Battle of Britain. [...]The last of “The Few” and now approaching his 102nd birthday on 17 July, a request has gone out to send a birthday card or good wishes to Group Captain Hemingway at his nursing home in Ireland.

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