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Post by billyfarmer on Dec 8, 2022 19:17:59 GMT
George 'Johnny' Johnson, the last surviving original member of RAF 617 Squadron's famous Dambusters Raid of 1943, sadly died yesterday, aged 101. www.BBC.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-63899393A brave man (like many others), who will never be forgotten. |
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Post by kelotoph on Dec 8, 2022 20:58:54 GMT
When I was growing up in the sixties, WWII was relatively fresh in people's memories, but as time goes by and those who served get fewer, I imagine that younger generations will simply see the war as an historic event more than anything they can relate to personally. That does mean that some of the older veterans might seem to be less appreciated when they die. However, that does not dilute the respect I have for any veteran, especially Johnny Johnson and his like. The dams mission (Operation Chastise) punched above its weight in the risk/reward department, but the psychological effect was apparently telling.
RIP
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Post by billymedhurst on Dec 8, 2022 21:17:50 GMT
Yes, RIP. I watched the tribute on the news earlier today.
We must never forget the extreme sacrifices made by them, and thank them for what they did.
I, for one, am very grateful to Heroes like Johnny Johnson. The world would be a very different place today.
RIP, and thankyou.
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Post by billyfarmer on Dec 9, 2022 18:01:46 GMT
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Post by jjmolloy on Dec 9, 2022 23:25:36 GMT
I struggle to think of a more frightening experience than to be in a bomber crew in WW2. Maximum respect. RIP.
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Post by westldner on Dec 10, 2022 2:55:18 GMT
Fun while it lasted, considering how ridiculously funny it was knowing how they blew up those dams, the way it did. RIP Johnny Johnson. He really lived his life, telling the story.
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