By: Seafuryfan - 29th June 2012 at 00:13
I’ve just watched the BBC I-Player BB2 5pm 25 June programme on the unveiling. The BBC at it’s BEST. A very moving programme.
The veteran who, after having lost a brother, family and friends, said that now there was a memorial, he felt ‘different’, and I sort of knew what he was getting at – he was smiling.
The roof made from parts of a melted down Halifax (my Grandfather’s type), it’s design reflecting geodetic construction, the opening in the centre, the care put in to the statues, and the wreath made by a DFC veteran – words almost fail me.
By: AlanR - 28th June 2012 at 22:17
Lots of good news clips available, including this:
By: hampden98 - 28th June 2012 at 21:40
Some colour WW2 footage.
By: Seafuryfan - 28th June 2012 at 19:29
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18634283
‘Lest We Forget’
You did your country, and the bomber boys proud, crew. And how poignant to hear the intercom remarks around the moment of release.
BTW, the touch and go at Cranwell was well controlled considering that (within limits of course) crosswind! Lovely to hear those tyres make contact. Did you manage to avoid that bloddy great storm shortly after?
By: PeterVerney - 28th June 2012 at 14:09
As others have said, this is long, long overdue
By: jack windsor - 28th June 2012 at 14:03
very good,enjoyed (dont know if thats the right word in this context,)the vets stories,and the emotions shown.As you say long,long over due…waiting for the 5,o,clock programe,hope for a better view of the “crew” they looked good.
regards
jack…
By: PanzerJohn - 28th June 2012 at 12:05
Watching it, already got a lump in the throat. Well overdue.Now we need the Campaign Medal Bar.
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