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My Old Man flew out of Glatton. 457th BG, radio operator/waist gunner.
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03-21-2019 12:05 AM
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The runway is still used today as a flying school, landing lights and all.
Have a look at this link, the annual service was held three weeks ago where pilots from USAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall came over to pay their respects:
RAF Glatton and the 457th Bomb Group (Heavy) | Cambridge Military History
'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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Nothing at all automatic on those engines! Don't know the actor.
Bob
"It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' "
Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Bob,
The legendary William Holden.
'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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(M1 Garand/M14/M1A Rifles)
Originally Posted by
Gil Boyd
Bob,
The legendary William Holden.
Oh, my. He was familiar.
Bob
"It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' "
Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring
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I don't think that is William Holden it the right seat. That bloke looks like another actor from the day, but I can't remember who.
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Hi Paul,
Most definately young William on the left in the first image attached, brilliant actor
'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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