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    Pilot was Squadron Leader Dick Langworthy and his co-pilot Flight Lieutenant Andy Lawless moved two companies from Goose Green to Fitzroy in atrociuos conditions, brave men rewarded with medals commensorate with their selfless bravery.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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