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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3821 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject: D-Day - Let us all remember |
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It goes without saying, 6th June D-Day. We will be remembering all who served in any capacity and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
We are very proud of them all. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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consul 57
Joined: 09 Nov 2017 Posts: 488 Location: somerset
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:14 am Post subject: |
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yes indeed, i spend my time making models of warfare and i am reminded of their sacrifice every time i research them. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3821 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Both of my Grandfathers served in Africa and then Italy so I have no direct connection, my Wife's Grandfather was a truck driver and landed on D-Day +5.
We are proud of them all and they are all remembered. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6319 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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My Mum worked at the parachute factory near Woking. She did her bit. I can't even begin to imagine the amount of sheer effort involved in supplying all the parachutes for D day.
My Dad trained to the level of Corporal with the air defence cadet corps but was rejected by the RAF because he had had rheumatic fever. As an engineer he found work making auxiliary fuel tanks for Spitfires. When empty they were jettisoned over the Chanel - and some still turn up in fishermen's nets to this day.
Both my parents have now sadly passed away. |
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