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The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 02 Aug 2017, 01:05
by Kevin Farnell
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.
Kevin
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 02 Aug 2017, 09:02
by FlyTexas
Very sad news indeed. Yes, we all owe "the few" so much. Rest in peace Mr. Wilkinson, and thank you for your service.
Brian
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 02 Aug 2017, 09:21
by Airspeed
RIP, Mr Hero.
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 02 Aug 2017, 12:50
by Nigel H-J
Rest in Peace Mr Wilkinson.
Regards
Nigel.
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 02 Aug 2017, 15:14
by Tomliner
A sad loss both to his nearest and dearest and to the whole nation. You did your duty . R.I.P sir EricT
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 04 Aug 2017, 11:02
by Filonian
Rest in Peace Sir, and thank you for your service.
Graham
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 02:35
by Kevin Farnell
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.
Kevin
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 03:04
by FlyTexas
Thanks Kevin. A very nice flypast too. Zoooom!
Brian
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 04:10
by Airspeed
Thanks for the link, Kevin
Re: The 'Few' become fewer
Posted: 08 Sep 2017, 14:25
by Nigel H-J
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.
Nigel.