Behind those eyes lurk a proud, devoted man with a cheeky twinkle in his eye, and for whom the summer of 1940 feels, quite literally, like it all took place yesterday. His memories remain as fresh as the moment they were made.

I worked with John on a couple of projects some ten years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed his company. Wonderful bloke, and as you say, a living link to the dramatic days of 1940.