2 old flames together.

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There is one bit of truth in that story. Bader’s language. When I came across him he was yelling at a young airman who was refueling his(company) airplane. I took an instant dislike to him and have since found out from other who flew with him that he was arrogant to the point of having no people skills what so ever.

Thanks Vet27, nice shot and informative advice. One, when I can afford a new, faster pc I will invest in X-plane. Got soo bored with the other lot.

Thanks TO, interesting reading for someone ‘down-under’.

Had a reply from Jerry. Here’s some extracts.

Hi Doug

I guess all those replies on your forum pages answers all you needed to know. The only thing I can add is that in the car park of the hotel there is an original (or what is left of it) prototype of the bouncing bomb.

Should be an interesting meeting on Tuessday at the hotel. Regrettably we cannot be there. We will be in Manchester boarding a flight to Bergamo airport in Italy.

Also I am going to an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight dinner at the Petwood tomorrow night. Cynthia is not too pleased the invite does not include her!

Keep well

Jerry

Just wondering the the Bomb Remains was the memorial you were looking for.

Brilliant article and oh so true on most points. Well done that man.

I’ve sent an email to my cousin but it now seems redundant. Never mind. Perhaps she, Cynthia Kelly, and her husband Jerry, will be around when you guys attend.

Howard, I only caught the tail end of the story, as my wife was dishing dinner up, so I an unaware if they will put up some sort of Memorial, (Unless one exists already),If not, then they should, they, along with others deserve one.
Jim.
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There is one of sorts at the Petwood Hotel, the former officers mess. Now owned by a cousin of mine, there’s a room dedicated to the Dam Busters and can be hired for special occasions. Next time I’m in contact, I’ll see what is known about these latest developments.