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Saddened to read that FO Kenneth Wilkinson (who fought in the Battle of Britain) has departed to perpetual blue skies and fair winds -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bi ... m-40791988

Farewell Kenneth and Thank You.

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Very sad news indeed. Yes, we all owe "the few" so much. Rest in peace Mr. Wilkinson, and thank you for your service.

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Rest in Peace Mr Wilkinson.

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A sad loss both to his nearest and dearest and to the whole nation. You did your duty . R.I.P sir EricT
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Rest in Peace Sir, and thank you for your service.


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FO Kenneth Wilkinson's funeral was held yesterday (Thu 7 Sept 2017) at St Alphege Church in Solihull.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi ... o-13588280

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bi ... m-41190089

The Spitfire flypast, a wonderful tribute from the RAF.

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Thanks Kevin. A very nice flypast too. Zoooom! :)

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Thanks for the link, Kevin ;)
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A thoroughly deserved send off to 'One of the Few'. We shall always be indebted to them for the sacrifices they made.

Thank you Mr Wilkinson.

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