Battle Of Britain Day.

Distiller

Judging by the comments made on this thread, you appear to be in a minority of one. That should help reduce your self proclaimed arrogance.

I say: Never forget!

Always in gratitude to those who served.

Regards,

Paul

yes we are in the debt top many of those fine men. as a treat for todays occasion i bought fighter boys any comments?

I have nothing to add.

Thanks Starfire. Not my strongest subject, although I manage to get by when holidaying in der Phalz.

tc

Well, I have to confess, I have 24 years of training.

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But I hope you all do understand what I´m writing …

BATTLE OF BRITAIN

My original reason for posting my thoughts was personal, however after reading some opinions, I can only add –

“Thank you Mr Brothers, and your other brothers in arms, for allowing me the opertunity to air my views”

Steve.

Remembered…

I say: Start to forget!

That was 64 (sixty-four) years ago!

And the Empire is only a distant memory.

Certainly an interesting viewpoint, but not one that I would care to share personally. I can’t really add to what has already been said by others, but I have had a few silent, private thoughts today about the sacrifices made, not just in the Battle, but throughout the war: “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”.

Fangt an und vergesst es!
Das ist 64 Jahre her!
Und das [British, A.d.Ü. :rolleyes: ] Empire ist schließlich auch nur noch eine vage Erinnerung.

Translated: That took 64 years. :p

Thanks Starfire. Not my strongest subject, although I manage to get by when holidaying in der Phalz.

tc

I say: Start to forget!

That was 64 (sixty-four) years ago!

And the Empire is only a distant memory.

Is this guy for Real ???? :confused:

Talent on loan from God???? More like Talent on Loan from Leyton Orient…

I say: Start to forget!

That was 64 (sixty-four) years ago!

And the Empire is only a distant memory.

Distiller.

NO!

As someone else has already said, remember why and by whose sacrifice you can hold your opinion.

I will never forget, and I was one of those like many on this forum born far too late to remember first hand. For many of us on this forum, our lives have been touched by being able to meet, talk to and thank veterans. In fact our lives have been made richer by far for the opportunity. The Battle of Britain was a huge victory, if not numerically, then by whatever means you quantify morale. An invasion was possible, in fact it was imminent. Did an attempt even take place? We’ve all heard the talk of burning oil in the Channel. In fact I have a first hand written account of an airman who loaded aircraft’s tanks with oil and they were empty on return with the crew refusing to mention where they had been or why. Apocryphal? Maybe. The fact is the Luftwaffe never gained the air suoeriority necessary as a prelude to invasion.

Steve’s right. The veterans should be remembered and if you ever get the opportunity thank them. I know how important a part they played in securing my future.

And I will always be eternally grateful.

Regards,

kev35

@Distiller —-> see attchment

@merlin70: This (nonsense) makes more sense:

Fangt an und vergesst es!
Das ist 64 Jahre her!
Und das [British, A.d.Ü. :rolleyes: ] Empire ist schließlich auch nur noch eine vage Erinnerung.

Das war 64 (vierundsechzig) jahrelang!

Translated: That took 64 years. :p

I say: Start to forget!

That was 64 (sixty-four) years ago!

And the Empire is only a distant memory.

Distiller – Perhaps you would feel more comfortable with your message as shown below.

Ich sage: Beginnen Sie, zu vergessen!

Das war 64 (vierundsechzig) jahrelang!

Und das Reich ist nur ein entferntes Gedächtnis

Merlin70

Here’s a couple of images from the RAF’s official BoB website. Just a few of the unsung heroes (and heroines).

Funny that :p , I was just thinking you might pop in Ian :rolleyes: , Yes thay were part of it all 🙂 , And with out that cog the wheels would not have turned 😉 , Cheers all 🙂 , Tally Ho! 😀 Phil :diablo:

Well, I had to get my tuppence worth in! I would also have mentioned the various other groundcrew – mechanics, fitters, armourers, and the 101 others who all played a vital role – but I don’t have any photos of them to post. Perhaps someone else might pitch in with that aspect. I think it’s important to remember that 75% of RAF personnel never set foot in an aircraft. Whilst I am, and always will be, in awe of what aircrew achieved, I’m very interested in the larger part of the organisation which made the flying bit possible.

I say: Start to forget!

That was 64 (sixty-four) years ago!

And the Empire is only a distant memory.

As already mentioned, those who forget the past will make the same errors through pure ignorance. Although it’s important not to dwell on the past, it is shear arrogance to suggest we should just forget! Our children know very little of WWII despite it being in living memory, yet they know all about Vikings and Romans, have you ever met a Roman Centurian? I know I have not, however I have met many of those who fought during WWII.

A recent survey showed that even many adults thought that rememberence day was to celebrate the passing of Diana Princess of Wales!!! If Mr Blair is really serious about education he will ensure that history lessons teach something that’s relevant!

Good one Ian

Funny that :p , I was just thinking you might pop in Ian :rolleyes: , Yes thay were part of it all 🙂 , And with out that cog the wheels would not have turned 😉 , Cheers all 🙂 , Tally Ho! 😀 Phil :diablo:

Those who forget the past are doomed to make its mistakes. All the more reason to not forget those who ensured our freedom.

I enjoy learning from whalebones daily reminders, it’s a chance to remember and to learn about true sacrifice and hardship.

I personally enjoy reading up about the Second World War, as both sets of my grandparents have since past away, so I don’t have the oportunity to hear it from the horses mouth so to speak. At school we were taught about the Romans…sorry I didn’t personally know any of them, however I did know some people that had been involved in the war and it would have been great if schools could have taught us about modern history.

I am lucky though that in my line of work (in the nursing profession) I have met some truly amazing people with their own individual stories to tell and yes we have shown our respect when various anniversaries happen.

Their memories do live on, their sacrifice not forgotten….

My thoughts are with all veterans, no matter which battle is being commerated. Today is for those veterans of the Battle of Britain. I sincerley thank you all.

Let us also not forget the eyes and brain of the air defence organisation, which enabled the aircrew to achieve so much.

MY little tribute

Spits, Hurras, And Douglas and the Boys 🙂 , Cheers 😉 , Tally Ho! Phil :diablo: