Can anyone here please tell me which Spitfire it was that I saw climbing out of Duxford today, around lunchtime?
The reason I ask, and the reason I was actually near the place for once, is that my Grandad- WW2 Bomber Command ground crew with 149 Sqdn- passed away on Thursday, and I was just coming out of a florists in Linton, having just ordered my flowers for him to be in the shape of a spanner.
It was a lovely sight and sound for a soul that is currently very upset, and also, one that never usually sees warbirds for real anymore. I’m glad to think that every now and then, there will be the sound of a Merlin over his grave.
I think the Spit might have had invasion stripes, but wasn’t sure; anyone?
By: Bluebird Mike - 4th July 2004 at 15:39
Thanks mate.
I suspect that your saintly namesake will be finding that his gates have just been oiled…
By: Peter - 4th July 2004 at 15:21
My condolences Mike…
Sorry to hear about your Grandad Mike.
By: Bluebird Mike - 4th July 2004 at 08:50
Thank you, Patty and Dave.
By: Dave Homewood - 4th July 2004 at 00:49
Hi Lancman,
I’m very sorry to read about your loss, your Grandad was obviously quite an inspiration to you. Please accept my condolences.
Dave
By: Patty O'Doors - 3rd July 2004 at 23:20
ML407/G-LFIX to London City Airport for a display….
By: Bluebird Mike - 3rd July 2004 at 23:08
Thank you all very much, those kind words are very much appreciated. I would also like to add some further, public thanks, in addition to the private ones I have already sent, to Kev35, for taking the time to send me the very moving private message that he did.
In addition to what I PM’d you Kev, you’ve actually given me another line of thought for the euology that I am currently writing.
Re. the Spit; well, which ever one it was, it’s Merlin was very much appreciated today.
By: Hatton - 3rd July 2004 at 22:45
Mike, very saddened to hear about your loss. Im sure I would echo the sentiments of many of your friends on the forum.
Best Regards,
Steve
By: DazDaMan - 3rd July 2004 at 22:03
Sorry to hear that, Lancman. My condolences.
As for your Spit, you’ve got a choice of three or four! ML407, TD248 and SM845!
By: Andy in Beds - 3rd July 2004 at 21:59
Sorry to Hear…
Hi Lancman.
I was sorry to hear about your Grandad.
Please accept my condolences.
Your pithy posts are always welcome here.
Andy
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