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Buss, Mascot Monkey of the RAF

Was curious if anyone had any further details regarding the backstory of this brave little critter:

http://nothingvia.tumblr.com/post/9807892205/buss-the-monkey-mascot-of-an-raf-squadron-in

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By: JFS61 - 25th November 2012 at 06:50

Turns out that his name was “Buzz” not “Buss.” He belonged to Sergeant Pilot (later Flight Lt.) Cecil “Tiny” Cameron, DFM of 3 Squadron RAAF:

http://www.3squadron.org.au/indexpages/dogfight.htm

http://www.mts.net/~royb/112_photos_page_4.html

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By: Wokka Bob - 24th November 2012 at 22:22

Wakey, wakey! its time to go home:D:D

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By: avion ancien - 24th November 2012 at 11:35

The result of an earlier round of defence cuts?

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By: minimans - 24th November 2012 at 04:10

You can teach Monkeys to fly better than that!!!!!!!

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By: Malcolm McKay - 24th November 2012 at 00:46

Was curious if anyone had any further details regarding the backstory of this brave little critter:

http://nothingvia.tumblr.com/post/9807892205/buss-the-monkey-mascot-of-an-raf-squadron-in

If I pull these wires I can make him act like a real pilot.

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