Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum, youngest Battle of Britain pilot, died on Wednesday. Author of the memorable First Light, he also served in Operation Pedestal and on Malta. His autobiographical book tells of a fighter pilot’s life in the RAF in the hard years of 1940-41 when his squadron nicknamed him “The Boy”. He finished the war as a test pilot and by all accounts found peacetime harder to manage than the war, but became a national figure after publishing his book, which is a highly entertaining read.

Wing Commander Tom Neil also died in June, so I’m not sure who of The Few are left now. Salute!