Irishman is now sole survivor of Winston Churchill’s second World War “Few”

irishtimes ^ | 5/10/2020 | Ronan McGreevy

[SuperLuminal]

Back in the days when England routinely produced heroes...
RIP, Hero...

Something England will never see again as it stumbles into it's Islamic State future...

[Rummyfan]

Didn’t the Irish support Hitler?

The Republic of Ireland remained officially neutral during World War II. That did not stop a lot of Irish citizens from enlisting in the British armed forces.

[Rummyfan]

Bit of trivia Midsummer Murder main character played Moggy in Piece of Cake.

Loved that series. Great book too.

[Rummyfan]

The Germans had limited air time over England. The RAF had a lot of time on station. The Germans planned poorly on that one.

Luftwaffe fighters could remain over England for only about thirty minutes. The battle was already half lost for them.

And the RAF made very good use of the new technology of radar.

[Redcitizen]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother...

Many respectful regards to these men.

[colorado tanker]

Yes, because of radar the British squadrons could stay on the ground until the Germans approached, which gave them even more of a time advantage.

[MinuteGal]

"Irishman is Now the Sole Survivor of 'The Few' "

The Pluck O' the Irish!

God bless him.

Leni

[Impy]

Wow, only 1 Battle of Britain vet left.

[GOPsterinMA]

I’m impressed that there’s one still left.

Even if you survive being in a war, it usually kills you off.

[xp38]

I wonder if there are any on the German side.

[Joe 6-pack]

Every rule must have its exception, and I think we have us here a bona fide old, bold pilot.

[Impy]

Been watching this British show on PBS, “World on Fire” set in World War 2, quality program. Shellshock comes up a lot.

[Impy]

I’m trying to google it, not having any luck.

[Chgogal]

Bookmark

[NFHale]

True that.

[GOPsterinMA]

:(