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Penman
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47Jag
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Penman,
Yes he is an amazing old guy. He said someone analysed his past flight and they reckoned the he should have been killed 13 times. He also survived a torpedo attack and a night in the sea where 22 of his comrades died around him.
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3814 Location: The Somerset Levels
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We watched it, nice old chap with an interesting life story! |
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Rick Site Admin
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Penman
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Rick Site Admin
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peter scott
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Riley Blue
Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire
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A remarkable man whose achievements were largely unrecognised or acknowledged. _________________ David
1963 Riley 1.5
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3814 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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What a life, his world records will never be broken. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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