My uncle was a rear gunner on Lancaster bombers served with 106 sqn at RAF Syerston Shot down three times twice in the North Sea third time over Holland on their way back from a bombing mission. These were real men, night after night going on mission after mission not knowing if they will comeback. Truly courageous. RESPECT.
When this was first shown I nearly burst into tears, when the Lanc came into sight,my,what a moment.Years later Im with my mother in law in wonderful New Zealand and she has many cds.That prompted me to see if it was on RU-vid. I was a drummer the the corps of drums in Her Majesties Royal Marines onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia for many years.But may I say this beat retreat trumped all the beat retreats I ever seen.
And this is WHY SCAMPTON should NEVER be closed so immigrants should move in and ruin the Aerodrome it Should be a Muesum for the RAF and the Dambusters of 617 Squadron
Mr Sikh of Amritsar and Lahore. The Punjabi revolver is near opus residence KL. Ask the Zoya and the MODT Beautiful Queen of MALAYSIAI is they fancy a shag…😊
Did group captain doulas bader say the Ernst gallant the herr hitler is mr douglas birbeck’s client. My client is innocent King Charles sir. Why? Because the fucking mind controlling fucking aliens are here sir . Sir please clear the imperial hotel at Connaught place and mg metro station area plus Aerocity hotel area. Do we surrender of e alien abducted sir. Remember U Uouoyhe anf D my mother Marjorie hodge sir. Ad astray sir. FUCK the enemysir❤
One of my grandfathers was GCA in the RAF, with a Lancaster squadron. He had a Canadian relative who was lost fighting in a Spitfire during the Battle Of Britain. I was CAF Air Command, ground crew, with playing in the Wing Band as a secondary duty.
When I was a post adolescence, I joined the RAF. I grew up in Canada and was barked at a few times for chewing gum when I was a student officer. On one occasion I replied to the Squadron Leader who was out with us that day, that Bomber Command was comprised 45% of colonials like me. Can’t remember his reply, think he just gave me a look. From cheeky old guy in Alberta.
It's wonderful to see the WWII veterans who did so much to help save the free world still being honored. My husband & I had a friend here in rural Oregon who was in the Eagle Squadron. Good to hear them mentioned as well. Thank you.
I served 15 years in the in the RAF started as a Boy Entrant, 1961 to 1976 as an Avionics tech. Worked on various kites Meteors & Phantom F4's in Germany. When I left, I have a friend who worked at RAF Coningsby & arranged for me to have the VIP tour of that Lancaster! I must have spent a very enjoyable hour!
Brilliant timing of the Lancaster taxiing in to the Dambusters march and shutting the engines down at the end. Pity the stupid commentator had to ruin it with his inane comments. Why can’t they keep their mouths shut. Thought Dan Snow was better than that.
18 years service and this is it ? Very nice to those that want to appease. Downhill since 1985. Reduction in everything but it's all now about PR. Great glossy picture, but when the cupboard is opened we have nothing.
As a ground crew NCO, I met many of the pilots who flew in WW2. They were the most modest and humorous men I ever met. Only their tunic ribbons told their story. We must never forget them.
I SO wish to play the Sunset bugle call for a live audience! It would be the most moving moment of my musical life. I have a wonderful Besson Bb Cornet (made in London), but think that I would most enjoy playing the call on an excellent BUGLE!!!
@@paikiabandboy Well, it's a very simple passage. I play it great (but would love for it to be on our next concert). Practicing non-stop, even for one day, would surely result in injured chops. I've been playing cornet/trumpet for about 3.5 years, but I used to play French horn in the Houston Symphony, so I had a huge head start on learning trumpet.
Big respect to those ex crew veterans who were standing proudly. Who flew the Lancaster .❤ 617 squadring ..... Coming from R.A.F Scampton North Lincolnshire ..my heroes. Bless them all.
Sunset putting the King to bed, not a bad effort by the junior service but to see how it is really done, the Royal Navy and the band of his majesty's Royal Marines, with 500 years plus of tradition.
A brilliant moment, right up until that blasted commentator had to get his bit in over the last few notes. Why cant they keep their damned mouths shut and respect the occasion.
THE LAST ONE. This week we learn of the sad passing of "Johnny Johnson". Grand age of 101 years young. Blue skies ahead, soft tail wind to the mess in the sky, To join your crew mates of 617 Squadron. Thank you for your service Sir. May you rest in peace for eternity.
Served in RCAF NORAD COMMAND RADAR TECHNICIAN.. FOUGHT COLD WAR,, HAD 3 UNCLES WHO SERVED IN WW11. ONE RCN,, TORPEDOED IN NORWEGIAN SEA,, ALWAYS HAD PTSD. TWO OTHER UNCLE'S IN RCAF FLYING HALIFAX BOMBERS.. AS GOOD AS LANC,, CANADIAN AIR FORCE FLEW HALIFAX BOMBERS MOSTLY. GOOD PRESENTATION, WELL DONE..
