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Von Jankmon

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End of an era, the last veteran of Operation Chastise passed away today aged 101
« on: 08 December 2022, 04:48:39 »
Squadron Leader George "Johnny" Johnson was a bomb aimer on the Dambuster raid,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-63899393

He was the last surviving member of 617 squadron and flew other iconic missions with the squadron.
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Re: End of an era, the last veteran of Operation Chastise passed away today aged 101
« Reply #1 on: 08 December 2022, 19:01:52 »
Wow!  A totally worthy read!  :thumbsup:
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Re: End of an era, the last veteran of Operation Chastise passed away today aged 101
« Reply #2 on: 08 December 2022, 21:47:38 »
RIP
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Re: End of an era, the last veteran of Operation Chastise passed away today aged 101
« Reply #3 on: 08 December 2022, 22:00:10 »
He seemed look a good man, and in pretty good shape during his 100th birthday.

I'm glad for the things he and so many others did, from the most distant past through tomorrow. My condolences, of course, to those he has left behind.
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