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Post by cooper67 on Jul 20, 2018 10:19:21 GMT
Geoffrey Wellum dies at 96.
His story is told in 'First Light'. He joined at 18 and was according to the RAF 'burnt out' at 21.
He ended up a Squadron Leader.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Jul 20, 2018 10:53:51 GMT
Geoffrey Wellum dies at 96. His story is told in 'First Light'. He joined at 18 and was according to the RAF 'burnt out' at 21. He ended up a Squadron Leader.
Yes RIP Geoffrey. Burnt out at 21, sounds like Berahino. |
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Post by cooper67 on Jul 20, 2018 11:06:11 GMT
Berahino wouldn't know what 'burnt out' is.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2018 21:25:52 GMT
Berahino wouldn't know what 'burnt out' is. He would have been pushed out not burned out if he was in the RAF. |
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Post by cooper67 on Jul 22, 2018 11:16:35 GMT
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Post by henry on Jul 22, 2018 15:17:34 GMT
Where the fuck did prince Charles get all his medals from, don't recall him being a war hero.
Jug eared cunt.
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Post by hoffgreen on Jul 22, 2018 15:44:08 GMT
I don't think there are words adequate enough to describe people like him. Thousands of feet in the air getting shot at. Same for the bomber crews.
RIP Sir and thank you.
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Post by metalhead on Jul 23, 2018 9:16:12 GMT
Where the fuck did prince Charles get all his medals from, don't recall him being a war hero. Jug eared cunt. Well he's a royal you know? He gets medals for doing fuck all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2018 9:24:22 GMT
Where the fuck did prince Charles get all his medals from, don't recall him being a war hero. Jug eared cunt. Show some respect, Not to Prince Charles, but to the Pilot that this thread is about, this is not a platform for an anti royal rant, if you feel that strong then start another thread, instead of hijacking this one. |
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Post by henry on Jul 23, 2018 18:40:33 GMT
Where the fuck did prince Charles get all his medals from, don't recall him being a war hero. Jug eared cunt. Show some respect, Not to Prince Charles, but to the Pilot that this thread is about, this is not a platform for an anti royal rant, if you feel that strong then start another thread, instead of hijacking this one. Hijacking ? calm down dear |
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Post by unknown182 on Jul 23, 2018 19:18:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 3:32:07 GMT
The average life expectancy of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain was just 4 weeks ! What a frightening statistic that is. During the battle 544 RAF pilots were killed. For someone to join up at just 18 shows tremendous bravery, determination and patriotism and in my view Geoffrey Wellum and all of his fellow pilots were extremely brave young men who deserve our eternal gratitude.
Being such a long time ago now, and several generations ago, it's too easy for people to forget their tremendous courage and bravery, and the ultimate sacrifice that so many of them sadly made.
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Post by yeokel on Jul 24, 2018 8:56:34 GMT
The average life expectancy of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain was just 4 weeks ! What a frightening statistic that is. During the battle 544 RAF pilots were killed. For someone to join up at just 18 shows tremendous bravery, determination and patriotism and in my view Geoffrey Wellum and all of his fellow pilots were extremely brave young men who deserve our eternal gratitude. Being such a long time ago now, and several generations ago, it's too easy for people to forget their tremendous courage and bravery, and the ultimate sacrifice that so many of them sadly made. The same can be said for those who "went over the top" in WW1 and for many other combatants in battles and wars throughout history. We owe all these people a huge debt of gratitude and although their memory diminishes with time, their legacy and the difference they made affects who we are (individually and as a nation) and will do for ever. |
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Post by murphthesurf on Jul 24, 2018 10:22:25 GMT
The average life expectancy of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain was just 4 weeks ! What a frightening statistic that is. During the battle 544 RAF pilots were killed. For someone to join up at just 18 shows tremendous bravery, determination and patriotism and in my view Geoffrey Wellum and all of his fellow pilots were extremely brave young men who deserve our eternal gratitude. Being such a long time ago now, and several generations ago, it's too easy for people to forget their tremendous courage and bravery, and the ultimate sacrifice that so many of them sadly made. The same can be said for those who "went over the top" in WW1 and for many other combatants in battles and wars throughout history. We owe all these people a huge debt of gratitude and although their memory diminishes with time, their legacy and the difference they made affects who we are (individually and as a nation) and will do for ever. Very well said, both of you. This wonderful man should have been the reason Knighthoods were invented instead of them being given to 'pop stars', actors and bl**dy politicians. |
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