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  1. 8th June 2014, 11:09 AM #1
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    D day veteren 'escapes' to attend celebrations

    Good on him!

    UK veteran back home after D-Day escape

    I know Robert COWPER (RAAF) who is there at the celebrations at the moment ... he is a legend and a good bloke too...

    do yourself a favour and read his book.

    http://www.dva.gov.au/news_archive/D..._cowper_sa.pdf




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  2. 8th June 2014, 09:37 PM #2
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    Got to keep that old fighting spirit alive...

    Good show, old chap.
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  3. 9th June 2014, 06:29 PM #3
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    Heard a comment on TV from one WW11 Vet that tandum jumped "Well this time they weren't shooting at me"
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    I just want to shake his hand and say "thank you" After all, if not for him and the others we would not be driving Land Rovers! Swap your rangie for an X5 anyone?
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  5. 10th June 2014, 09:42 AM #5
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    Well done good Sir... And thank you for all you and your mates gave for the rest of us.
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  6. 10th June 2014, 01:19 PM #6
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    Embodies the spirit of the men that fought in that and other campaigns.

    The heart of a Country/Nation is the people that protect and serve it.

    Thank You Bernard Jordan and all your comrads.

    Baz.
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