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    Geoffrey Wellum RIP

    It's with great sadness that I read this morning that former Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum has passed away, aged 96:

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...cid=spartanntp

    If you haven't read his book First Light I urge you to do so, it's a fascinating account of what it was like to be there at the time.


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    Hand Salute and RIP, Sir.

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    I hope he will rest in peace.

    The BBC did broadcast a television movie based on his book in 2010, under the same title as his book. I can remember that it was very nicely done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by huub vink View Post
    I hope he will rest in peace.

    The BBC did broadcast a television movie based on his book in 2010, under the same title as his book. I can remember that it was very nicely done.
    It can be viewed on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3liVmImc7CQ

    May he rest in the peace of not being forgotten.

    BC

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    Thanks for the youtube link. I have seen Geoffrey Wellum in a number of documentaries about the air war but never saw this docudrama so I'm watching it now.
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    Beautifully done. RIP Squadron Leader Vellum.
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