discussion Last BoB pilot dies

[PaulTRose]

Thought this needed to be mentioned

The last of the Few has died

Where would we be without them?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hemingway_(RAF_officer)

 

[stillp]

Yes, I saw that on the BBC. Very sad.
Pete

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Somewhat fitting that an Irishman passed on St Patrick's day.

 

[Jim R]

The last one. Very sad. We all owe those brave men a huge debt of gratitude.

 

[yak face]

The last of the brave few . To think that he would only have been about 21/22 at the time of the battle of britain is remarkable . RIP John

 

[Tim Marlow]

Stand down, job done Paddy.

 

[pjgtech]

Aye, RIP that man.... tally ho and chocs away and all that..... a different generation indeed.
They did not hesitate to step up and do what was needed.
Lest we forget.....

 

[Ian M]

Clear skies Sir. Rest in peace.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Gp Capt John "Paddy" Hemingway DFC AE.....Rest In Peace and rise in glory you legend.

 

[Geoffers]

I saw an interview with him on TV, what a humble, remarkable man.

RIP Paddy.

Geoff.

 

[Airborne01]

RIP indeed.

 

[adt70hk]

Saw this too. RIP

 

[Bri62]

Very sad news.