Dambusters Dog: Grave of mascot will remain in place despite pleas to move 

Brilliant news. The proper decision. These brave men fought and died for our freedoms. They'd be ashamed of this country now and what it's become.

That is the right and most logic decision. They can't just wipe out all the tradition and freedom our fathers and grandfathers fought for.

How many people faking outrage about the proposed exhumation and relocation realise that the RAF replaced the headstone a couple of years ago? Where was the fuss then? The current headstone is sanitised and doesn't show the name of the dog. The original gravestone is held by the RAF Museum, who will ensure it's never seen again.

Thrilled about the decision!!!! Having said that, I am worried that if these migrants move there, that they will desecrate

Not a slur, it's a name that i can't mention here. Madness.

Do not disturb please

Different times. Do not disrespect the memory of the beast who gave his all.

Since the offensive name is commonly used today in rap and hip-hop music, place a few gold chains in his burial enclosure and call the issue closed.

Correct decision, it's really simple, we will not be erasing the history of our people (and their pets) from our own country. If that hurts your feelings you're in the wrong country, you should leave.

It's not the fault of the dog that it has an un_pc name. My dog which I did not name, also has an unfortunate name but she is lovely!

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The only instance of that name which the people voted unanimously to keep in the UK.

What is wrong with the name!!! Once upon a time you could purchase many items with this name ie clothes, wool, etc what is racist about a colour is yellow off the chart next??????

It was not a racial slur, it was Latin for black because he was a Black Labrador. Can’t rewrite history because the name is the same of a racial slur.

Poor “Digger”. 🤡world

Just a quick point. The name of Guy Gibsons dog was very common amongst people who had a black dog. The idea of it being a racist slur is just a recent concept. I don't think anybody regarded their beloved pet in any racist way at all.

It was not a racial slur, it has become a racial slur, but it is ridiculous to declare Nigeria or Niger is not a country or a Nigerian mustn't be mentioned. It is becoming absurd! My father who fought in WW2 at the end of his life thought it wasn't worth it. He was right. This nation is a disgrace.

The grave of the dog should not be moved and why are we bowing down to the immigrants if they don’t like it they can ask to be sent back where they came from who the hell do these people who are illegal think they are

It was a common name for a black dog before our "fantastic" multi culty society came to fruition. RIP N word, you've saved the commercial house price in this community, even in death he's still protecting the community.

The dog is a solider and should be remembered for giving his life to the country

That gravestone doesn’t have the name of the dog on it…..airbrushing history again.

Actually, I'm surprised the grave hasn't been desecrated already given its name. I'm just glad the planning committee protected the site. It's not about a dog. It's about protecting history from migrants who shouldn't be there to begin with.

Removing that grave is as big a destruction of history as if it were vandalised, just as it was previously vandalised to make it more PC, I’m curious where the original headstone headed up.

The dog wasn't named as a racial slur, the dog was named as a colour which is different. Negro is a colour in Spanish as is blanco, which means white in Spanish. The female name Blanca also means white. So then the coffee shop chain caffe Nero that means black coffee in Italian is also a slur? I don't think so.

Immigrants will desecrate the dogs grave. You know they will.

What is happening in the UK to move this so it's not upsetting immigrants I have never heard such ridiculous news. I'm pleased his remains remain in place

There should be an armed RAF guard at Ns grave 24/7 to protect it .🇬🇧

Another complete waste 🗑 😪 off public 💰 🤑 money leave the dog alone

While I agree with the decision I ought to point out the dog isnt in the grave. Because people kept nicking bits of him for souvenirs he was moved. Unfortunately where he was moved too was forgotten. As for his name, people need to grow up. Its just history. RAF Scampton should never have been closed. Its part of a wider running down of this country and its armed forces.

FANTASTIC NEWS, I have a black Lab and i named him, guess what

I don't believe Albanians or any other illegal immigrant is going to look after it, but desecrate it or is that what the government is hoping for, so that they aren't the ones to be blamed because they are well and truly walking over the British people and their culture and history in the same way. This is an animal, who was grately loved by one of the most beloved British hero's, a representation of a generation that gave their life and youth for their country and should not be forgotten. How about Charles or William stepping in and saying something and helping, this is cultural slur and disgraceful

Next there be saying we got to dig up ww2 ex servicemen because the illegal immigrants will be offended

Haha racial name thats comical...its a word used daily .. well depending on what colour your skin is which always strikes me as Bizarre

Bloody amazing they wanted to remove (trigger)my ass .to fill the place full of TRIGGERS. Hero guy gibson must be turning in his grave .

God BLESS the Beasts who've worked alongside Mankind.

Heres an idea keep the dog there and rejected the 2000 gimmigrants 😊😊

I care more about that dead dog than the illegal immigrants.

where They are from ....-Men are men . . . .and the Dogs are worried . . .!!!

Fantastic news. I lived on the base for a good few years and guys did should not have been moved. One down to Sarah Carter for tirelessly fighting this as well as all the others. Well don’t guys ❤❤❤❤

It is very ironic that it’s a black dog!

Great News

As an irish person would they remove Cromwells statue from outside the house of commons if I said I was offended I think not

Justice for Nger. A part of British WWII history.

Happy to hear the dog gets to stay!! I've been hoping for this outcome :)

Brilliant news leave our history where it belongs ✌️❤️🇬🇧

Good!! racial slur… give me a break!! History is history times were different then but we cannot erase history

Those Rats will desecrate that grave the minute they find it

I wonder what could they have against poor pup... hmmm.... well one needs to look into it... it cannot be that pup is unholy?

Hands Off. Please Don't Tear Apart Our Memorials. This Is A British Historical Memorial. In factThe Whole RAF Base Is A Memorial To The Courage Of Young Men Defending Britain And The British People. 617 Squadron Of The RAF The Dambusters 🇬🇧

So if the illigals trash the gave that will be fine will it

Let him Rest in Peace where he now resides, please?

I really do wish they could just refer to the dog by its actual name 😂😂😂😂

Do not mention the dog's name or you'll probably end up in jail! The new residents won't care about the dog and might desecrate the grave so it should have been moved. They don't even like us and only here for freebies off us which is costing us a fortune and will increase because more will arrive and the House of Lord's want them here too as they rejected the Rwanda deal. Bill-B.N.P.

It's okay for Chris Rock to use the word multiple times in his act though. Or any rap artist.

Well dune folks 🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰

I did not want it moved, but now I'm scared they will trash his grave. They should not be anywhere near it. I'm so disgusted they're even putting the men in there

🎉🎉🙏 at long last ,sanity!

The dog's name is NOT a racial slur, unless you perceive it that way! I wonder how Spanish speaking countries are getting on with their word for the colour Black!

That dogs grave is more important than the ethnics complaning

Omg, good news for once. Brilliant news.👍

Common sense at last.

Good news, but... what's with the unprofessionalism of the reporter standing there slovenly with his hand in his pocket???!!!

desecration of a war grave stopped thank fuck!

Umbongo?

It's called respect witch this country has lost 😢😢

The dog with no name!

Well done the council ! Leave the dog in his final resting place. ❤ Edit : I've come back to say I've changed my mind. I think this superhero's grave should be moved to the nearest RAF airfield where he will be safe. I am sure he will be treated with love and respect if this happens. ❤️

the dambuster raid mascot Labrador dog

brilliant, leave history alone, those bomber crews would turn in there graves ,if they could see whats happening in this country today

The moment we "classified" the dog's name we began to lose this country. Having to even discuss moving what is essentially a war grave to accommodate people who do not belong here was when we finally did lose it.

Good to hear - definitely correct decision 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️🇦🇺

Good news.....commonsense prevails.....However the grave could be desecrated by the new comers as being highly offensive.....A worry with good reason.

Maybe mobilize a 24/7 honour guard for the site once the “visitors” arrive?

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I don't think it was named as a "racial slur" though. You have to remember the time when people were not so precious. Even in the 60's as a small child I remember in a wool shop with my mother and a dark brown almost black wool being labelled "N####r brown" I would imagine the wing commanders dog was not actually black but almost a Black brown and hence the name. There's not a racial intent to everything !!

Those that are coming will destroy that i would put money on it

The name of the dog isn’t and never was a racial slur.

if the dog is moved someone will lose him in transit because that's how nasty people are!

Fantastic we should be proud of the dog and guy Gibson it are history

Will someone tell me the name of the dog …even the reporter won’t say it 🤬🤬

the dog as more rights to be there than the illegal immigrants full stop

Thankfully common sense prevails. Respect .

I’m glad but part of me thinks it will get destroyed by the migrants

Good!

If " that word" is so offensive, then it should be completely banned. No-one, regardless of racial heritage or skin colour should be using it in conversation. It was his name and removing his name is a slap in the face of each and every one of the 125,000 men that served in Bomber Command in the second world war, especially the 55,573 men that died. The fact that we're even having to discuss this is an absolute disgrace.

Good doggo.🥰

He was Nice, Interesting, Guy Gibson. Exceptional, Resplendent.

Well done Britain First who campaigned for this. They got about 100, 000 signatures

Say it.

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!!!

Bus these people out to farms daily to work for their keep as they want to come here. Bill-B.N.P.

Wonderful news !

Great news ...

Oh my God presentism. Presentism.

It should be protected

A very good decision.

Let sleeping dogs rest...

RIP N-word

he was a good boy

Good!