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RAF Scampton : 16-17 May 1943

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David Thompson
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RAF Scampton : 16-17 May 1943

Post by David Thompson » Thu May 16, 2019 3:44 pm

Seventy six years ago tonight , Operation Chastise .
Eleven Lancasters came home but eight failed to return .
If you have time please spare a thought for them all tonight .
Youth is wasted on the young !

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Tiger 1
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Re: RAF Scampton : 16-17 May 1943

Post by Tiger 1 » Thu May 16, 2019 5:38 pm

Very well said Sir.

I certainly will... we owe all the Dam Buster Crews and all the other crews of Bomber Command and Fighter Command the deepest gratitude and respect.

LEST WE FORGET.

T1

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