Flight Lieutenant Maurice Mounsdon Passed away, suffered terrible burns when shot down on August 30 1940.
Blue skies forever. Rest in peace.
Video of him recalling the time he was shot down in flames.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50710808
Regards
Nigel.
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Another Battle of Britain Pilot Passes Away.
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Yes good of the National news to mark his passing. Never flew again after that according to the beeb yesterday evening.
Simon
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Rest in peace, Maurice, and thank you. Only three left now - good grief, where have the years gone ?
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Rest in peace, sir. And thank you for your service.
Brian
Brian
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The many born after the war still owe so much to the few. Rest in peace Maurice.
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