The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot has died.

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Paul K
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The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot has died.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg1z42pkj8o

A sad day for this country, and for all the nations that flew alongside us. Rest in peace, all of you.
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Indeed Paul. Let's all hope the memories are not forgotten. Rest In Peace
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Agreed, we will not forget.
R.I.P.
Our metalwork teacher, (same surname as mine, btw), was a Spitfire pilot during the war. Some of us thought that was exciting.
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