In todays Telegraph . .
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/raf-bomber-command/9356538/The-scars-of-the-Second-World-War-still-line-bomber-country.html
By: T-21 - 28th June 2012 at 14:51
Patrick Otter was the author of three fine volumes of No.1 Group Lancaster history “Maximum Effort” published circa 1990. Well worth getting hold of for the pictures of that era.
By: waco - 28th June 2012 at 11:52
Whats access like at Bardney…….any problems ??
By: cypherus - 27th June 2012 at 23:30
Brings it all back
Once a resident of Gainsborough and in younger days spent a lot of time riding around the county investigating former and current RAF bases, one of which set me on the road to a very enjoyable time in Gliding.
I recall also the Otters who lived across the road until moving a little ways out of town, interesting how things come around out of the blue so to speak.
Watching the airlift of the Beachy Head memorial the other day also brought back the memory of sitting in Scamptons gate guardian as a boy.
It is to be hoped that those that make the trip out to visit this historic memorial will spend a few moments reflecting on what it’s presence really means.
By: critter592 - 27th June 2012 at 15:21
A very well-written, moving and thought-provoking piece.
Shame he forgot to mention the other RAF ‘heavies’ in his second paragraph…
By: Wyvernfan - 27th June 2012 at 11:50
Agreed, a very thought provoking write up!
By: Moggy C - 27th June 2012 at 08:31
Nice piece
Moggy
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