Sheffield Commemorative Fly Past 22 February

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Sheffield Commemorative Fly Past 22 February

#1 Post by CharlieOneSix » Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:53 am

The story behind the fly past is quite amazing. Worth having a look at this BBC clip which includes the story and the fly past. Tony Foulds has tended the memorial in the park ever since he saw the B17 crash in the park in 1944 with the loss of all 10 crew.. So pleased that he got his wish for a commemorative fly past 75 years after the event. An emotional broadcast.

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Re: Sheffield Commemorative Fly Past 22 February

#2 Post by Wodrick » Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:54 am

+1, brought a tear here
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Re: Sheffield Commemorative Fly Past 22 February

#3 Post by 1DC » Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:57 am

A tear from me too. What a salute 75 years on, for so many thousands to turn out makes you realise that their is still a lot of good in this country. i hope that Tony Foulds is given some official recognition from both sides of the pond..

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Re: Sheffield Commemorative Fly Past 22 February

#4 Post by ricardian » Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:33 pm

My old RAF boss (Peter Maillard) has just posted this on Facebook:
"I have the honour to have seen the still smouldering wreckage [and seeing a foot in a flying boot] after school on the day. The crash site was relatively small in the edge of the wooded slope just off a series of footpaths which bordered the grassed area The pilot could have landed on the big grass recreational area but it was full of playing people, he did indeed sacrifice himself and crew to save others. The memorial area is a credit to all in Sheffield."
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