Hi All,
From Goat on the ground to a Goat on a Pilot……:D
William de Goat: The Story of Air Commodore William de Goat DSO DFC, the extraordinary Mascot of 609 (West Riding) Squadron during the Second World War: …

Geoff.

Hi All,
Very surprised nobody posted this excellent little snippet of a video courtesy of BBC Three counties Radio well done all….:eagerness:

Geoff.

Hi All,
Just before I go can’t remember this film from the ‘War lover Movie’ being posted although I am pretty sure stills have been, anyway enjoy….:eagerness:

Link to web page:- http://worldwarwings.com/b-17-flying-fortress-several-extremely-low-flybys?a=mb&var=ww2-b17-buzz

Geoff.

Hi All,
Rodolphe G.C. de Hemricourt de Grunne “Dolfo” – 28 April 1941/21 May 1941
Was refused by the Belgian Army to start training as a pilot. After some private courses, he went to Spain to join the Nationalistic Forces of Franco. to become the most successful non-Spanish ace of the Nationalists. Over the Spanish fronts, “Dolfo” flew German planes as the IIIth Reich supported Franco. De Grunne was puzzled when that same Reich invaded his country in May 1940. At that time, he was serving in the sole Belgian Hurricane-squadron that was however wiped out the first hours of the war.

De Grunne escaped to England and flew as one of Churchill’s “Few” during the Battle of 1940. He was shot down and became severely burned. Spring 1941 he joined 609, but only stayed less then four weeks in the squadron. De Grunne’s Spitfire P7436 “PR-M” was lost during Circus 10.

Geoff.

Hi All,
Charlie,
Amy is 23 and I wouldn’t mind but Madame chose the film! 😀 I asked if that is how she carried on in the cinema ? Amy said “No your not allowed to do it” :highly_amused: But like you said not engaged although sitting with dad listening to some of the jokes must have made her cringe while I laughed my duck off, very adult humour so possibly feeling awkward as well ? But still funny especially the Robert De Niro Party that part went flting over her head while I found it really funny. I suppose in all honesty you would have to have watched the De Niro films to get the sketch still funny though….:highly_amused:

Geoff.

Hi All,
Can anybody work their daughters out ? I sat down with her to watch ‘Bad Neighbours’ most of the time my daughter claimed to be watching but messing around with texting what’s that all about ? :rolleyes: As for the film itself not bad quite a few really funny moments other wise just a flat film but if you want a cheap laugh have a gander. 😉

Geoff.

Hi All,
Bruce,
Many thanks for the posting. She does look fantastic and will be at her best looking for today, congratulations to all the team who have looked after her and restored her to this high standard of restoration of this most beautiful of aircraft…..:eagerness:

On a more light hearted note literally just watched the BBC news channel who took great pride in the announcement of the above event taking place today, it’s just a pity the research team couldn’t bother their backsides to show any Mosquito film instead we got Meteors and then Spitfires. :rolleyes: :stupid:
Nice to see the BBC keeping up their usual excellent standard….:highly_amused:

Geoff.