Flight to Freedom - The story of how two POWs, Bill Magrath and Oliver James, escaped in 1941

[@frostyfrost4094]

Respect to todays Danish children who remember our fallen heros by lighting candles in there memory

[@suzannejones5992]

Absolutely brilliant documentary, I'm crying. Thank you to all those who lived, and died, during this time.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

As a young man, in the 1960's, the older generation than mine were men who had seen service in the WW2. They seldom spoke of their experiences. They have now passed away and all of those things which shaped their lives, and all of our lives have passed with them. I later became a flying instructor. The person I trained with was an Air Auxiliary Pilot during the war. Her name was Joan Hughes. When the weather was unsuitable for our flight training she would keep those of us on the course entranced recounting her experiences. She was the first woman qualified to fly four engined bombers in her early twenties. She stood about five feet tall.

[@frostyfrost4094]

My father was the same few words of his war,My first flight in 1963 was with an ex female ATA pilot

[@nigelreid5486]

We owe so much to all these brave people and they must never be forgotten.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Indeed!

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

Truely remarkable story ....so sad Olly lost his life after surviving such terrible hardships during his escape - Both these men are hero's to whom we owe our freedom ....

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace...Bravery and sadness in this story. Bill you are a giant of a man. I'm glad I came across this . I'll always think of the look on those boys faces as you told your story.. We salute you.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

An outstanding balance of bravery and heartbreak. Goes to show you are only a victim or defeated if you give up. I hope people take advantage of this rare episode.

[@colinrunciman5166]

Exactly !

[@shingerz]

Well said 👏

[@budgetboxuk]

Stories like this need to be still told, still remembered. Wonderful. Thankyou so much guys for your endeavours and achievements.

[@BelloBudo007]

Here, here.

[@davidscott8400]

It must be raining in here I have water running down my face, may you both rest in peace, what a tribute.

[@nigelreid5486]

Yes David it's raining here too.

[@donaldnutter6941]

It is raining where I am also. Well told real life experience!!!

[@lawrencelaird2919]

It seems that we all have a bit of rain. The Greatest Generation has given us so much!

[@wiliammound7942]

Wet weather here too. Must be a hole in the roof. Christmas 2023🇦🇺

[@Berkcam]

I lost it at that hug in the garden. A wonderful story created by two wonderful men 🙏❤️

[@picturesofrafwatton]

It is an emotional story.

[@jfc213]

me to properly lost it wounderfull story

[@frostyfrost4094]

Crying yes but that's life. Thank you to those that brought this story to the world so we could all share.

[@dennishill4098]

I guess I'm joining the list

[@samrodian919]

@@jfc213 me too at the daughter's hug. A brave pair of young men. It's great to see him recounting his story to the senior boys of his old school back in Northern Ireland.

[@roysmemorylane]

This is exactly why I got rid of my TV service. TY KZbin for this fantastic documentary and commercial free!!!

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Yes, but KZbin does prevent many views to be presented. They even ban some church services from being livestreamed.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

@@sharonwhiteley6510 In U.K?

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

@@Anglo_Saxon1 . In the USA, dropped a church that truly teaches the Bible, GOD'S word and refuses to bow to how man wants to change that message.

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

May God bless these brave men from the "Greatest Generation" - we stand on the shoulders of giants.

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

Bill mentioned "Paddy" Bandon. True event, When in India as a Group Captain, he and the aircrew were lying around drinking G&T etc. A Lt Col from the Guards went itno the room and no one took any notice. So This Lt Col shouted, Stand up and shpw spme respect, I am Lt Col the Honourable Jame Johnson. "Paddy" did not move he just said, "I am Group Captain, the Earl of Bandon, I outrank on both counts, have a drink or bugger off" But, what a fantastic story, such bravery

[@picturesofrafwatton]

The Earl of Bandon (or the Abandoned Earl as he liked to call himself) was an exceptional leader and I wish I could have met him. Most aircrew and ground crew I have spoken to over the years have all said that he was a the kind of leader they would follow anywhere.

[@nickraschke4737]

What a wonderful story.

[@JohnKennedy-tk2df]

😂

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

Thank you very much for this remembrance of Thier gift to us, an thier sacrifice, God Bless. Michael.

[@elviramcintosh9878]

This is one of those stories that could have never been made into a movie. So hard to believe. So hard to understand what it was like to be at the receiving end of the kindness of strangers. And the glorious ending of it, so, so grounded on the reality of genuine love and gratitude and affection. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from Australia.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Thank you for visiting, and greetings to you and yours from the UK!

[@yullaeccles9924]

@@picturesofrafwatton 😂

[@paulachristie630]

A true delight. Thank you very much. It is particularly gratifying to hear of the many wonderful French people who helped in extraordinary ways and so selflessly. One of my uncles was in the French navy during the war and badly wounded, taking many months to recover in England where he met and married my aunt. I've yet to meet a dearer and lovelier man as he - he had no equal.

[@gerryhache7310]

I have read many pow escapes, what brave men they all were, it takes bravery to escape and I thank Bill for sharing and very touching when he met Oliver wife and daughter. I SALUTE YOU.

[@NVRAMboi]

Love and respect from America. A remarkable story full of exceptional people.

[@stevegibb6421]

Marvellous and moving. Such stories should be part of all curriculums at high school to keep alive what that incredible generation did for us and why we should avoid a repeat at all costs.. Alas as that time moves to history as the last of that generation pass on, we see sabre rattling and and military threat from people who have not learnt from history and seem destined to repeat it.

[@Soundpj]

I understood the Irish Gentleman speaking....and I am not Irish...the words he speaks....speak volumes....I heard no mumbling. Bless him.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Thanks - I have put my spare time into captioning and so far am only 7 minutes or so in.

[@douglasdunbar2298]

They show a magnificent degree of bravery I’m glad that this has been made available to non combatants like me

[@CSmart-ln1qm]

I agree with Nigel Reid that we indeed "owe so much to all these brave people and they must never be forgotten."

[@Tellemore]

Wonderful story; my father who was from Tipperary, Ireland was a Flight Instructor in the RAF during WWII.

[@delzworld2007]

What a great story, and so well told in the way that only an Irishman could tell it. I cant understand how this documentary was forgotten so soon after it was given a one and only airing in Northern Ireland. The BBC certainly excelled in the making of this film.

[@wor53lg50]

Politics...

[@thebosscatman7]

Not quite sure why but stories like this always seem to get me choked up

[@paulachristie630]

Your heart is honouring the nobility of their hearts.

[@steveayers6887]

truly an amazing story of bravery and nerves....we salute you....Lest we forget....

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I was born in 1960. These men and all the men and women who served in the forces, or in civilian roles, throughout the war made it possible for me to have a life free of Nazi occupation.

[@robogamer5384]

If ever their was a Hollywood blockbuster of a film ,this is the one.Remarkable true story .my grandad, brother and son have all served in the military and gone to war to defend us and keep us safe.god bless all who have died in all wars,and may they all RIP

[@daleolson3506]

The drugged out freaks in Hollywood aren’t interested in good stories.

[@Alan_AB]

What a fantastic documentary. Very well filmed nd very well put together. Given the direction that BBC NI appears to have taken I doubt that this documentary will ever be seen on mainstream television again.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

I agree Alan, which is why I have taken a bit of a chance and posted it. It is the BBC's film and if they were to demand its removal I would of course, but it would be sad not to have it available somewhere.

[@Alan_AB]

@@picturesofrafwatton I'm so glad that I watched it through. I have shared the video with my FB friends in Northern Ireland to watch. Atleast that way some people will remember it. Stories like this should not be fogotten. Thanks again for sharing.

[@ardeladimwit]

that's an amazing tribute to these two men and their courage.

[@rosemaryshores433]

It was very encouraging to see the young men listening to him speak.This account of bravery must be retold...for we are losing our history.

[@johnheigis83]

Outstanding. Thank you, very much. Semper Fidelis...!...

[@joealp8196]

A great story. Thank you for posting it.

[@johnfiler6448]

Really fantastic story with a lovely ending. They are all heroes and many gave their tomorrow for our today. Thank you .

[@tonyfranks9551]

Amazing men...thankyou.....this should be broadcast again as this story needs to be told and told and told.

[@emmascully9850]

What a wonderful and inspiring story. Bravery and determination. I served in the Royal Navy and now have a home in France. Vichy France can be a troubled topic but not when you imagine the heroes that lived there. Bravo and Bravo Zulu.

[@johnwhite9760]

Makes me proud to be an Ulster man, what a fascinating story.

[@dennishill4098]

WOW what an incredible story 👏

[@mikelockey2857]

Absolutely a bittersweet story. One that gives promise and courage that we all may pull through our trials and tribulations. Thank you, so much.

[@drunio1504]

Majestic & Beautifully told. I am moved by the pair's heroism, the sheer effort of it. Ending brought me to tears.

[@davidferry548]

Lovely story , well told

[@sharonread7674]

Bravo Lads and to the wonderfully brave people who helped them. Fascinating. 👍

[@rickmoore3730]

I just finished watching this . What a story ! I can't imagine what it would be like to be on the run never knowing if you will be turned in . And the meeting at the end finished the story perfectly .

[@hornorama]

More so Rick when you consider both men had been that badly injured they had been selected for repatriation. Bill was a genuinely lovely man and had such courage.

[@chrisbailey4254]

What an amazing story of courage, hope , spirit and love. RIP

[@tomjojo849]

I was in the RAF and the comradship was always very good.

[@Kiltoonie]

Deserves a thumbs up: the last few minutes were very moving. Let us never forget, that for evil to triumph, all it takes is for good men and women to stay silent, and do nothing.

[@linmorell1813]

How wonderful, I found this by accident, so fortunate.

[@jameswebb4593]

Incredible story of heroism and determination . In the fifties on BBC radio a true life drama , similar to this . Two escapees had managed to cross the Spanish border in the dead of winter . I'm racking my brain to recall what I heard 70 years ago . Its a harrowing story , caught in a blizzard trying to find a hut in the mountains . Lost but managed to shelter in a cave . One of the two was completely spent , and no amount of cajoling could prevent him from falling asleep and dying. Next morning it stopped snowing and the survivor ventured forth , only to find the hut was a few hundred yards away. I would have liked to have heard more about Oliver James and his progression into a cockpit of a Typhoon , frying pan into the fire . Couldn't have picked a more dangerous job.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

There is soime extra gen on Oliver here James: www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?3933-O-B-James-MM-DFM

[@francesprice3067]

Such a wonderful story. To very courageous men, very special human beings. Has this ever reached the the motion pictures, it really should. Thank you for shearing it with me, and so many others.

[@paullloyd2634]

What a fantastic piece of personal endeavor and a friendship like no other. Respect

[@keithhaycraft3765]

That was a wonderful story. Thank you for taking the time to research and present it.

[@Chainyanker007]

At one point the life expectancy of the Brit airmen was 4 weeks. About 129,000 British and 29,000 American airmen/women died in the European theater in WW2. Tremendous sacrifice.

[@davecap2641]

What a remarkable man from a remarkable generation, a reminder, if one were needed, of the great debt we owe to all of those who contributed so much in the defeat of evil.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Could not agree more Dave.

[@shaunmcclory8117]

Very well said Sir

[@catgladwell5684]

They are not called the Greatest Generation for nothing. We must never forget.

[@johnnycrash3270]

In the early 90's at our Royal Candian Legion there was old Jerry at that time he was about early to late 80's A English man Assigned to a U S Bomber Squardern as a Nose Gunner WOW JUST WOW The stories he had to Tell The Frightening Experiences The Heroic Experiences and the saddenes but most of all he always talked about his "Me Mates & I" To listen to his Life stories was just so Fastinating sometimes Jerry would bring in some Pictures WOW. He said he had many other pictures (But they were private) and I respected that. I spent a lot of $$$$ to buy Him Scotch on the rocks or a Gin but Jerry loved his Sherry IT WAS A VERY VERY SMALL PRICE FOR ME TO PAY GOD BLESS YOU JERRY AND ALL THE OTHE SERVICE MEN R I P 🙏🙏🙏❤❤💔💋💋💋🙏🙏🙏

[@mikaelwester]

This was a heart warmer

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice goin Bill and Oliver, thanks for your service and all your m8s that served. Thanks to the underground who did all the stuff, for gettin as many people back they did. Thanks.

[@margyeoman3564]

Certainly quite the story . Plenty of grit those airmen had. Amazing helps along the way by the brave French. And near the end, a daughter meeting the man who knew her father whom she had never met!

[@danielleekirkpatrick8579]

Really enjoyed that story. The end made me cry 😢 god bless then and there family ❤

[@kevinching1975]

Thank you for your service and to those that made the supreme sacrifice as well god bless you all.

[@TheWorldofGood79]

The bravery of those who ran the evasion lines to help the equally brave airmen get home must never be forgotten. Airey Neave was helped by the Comet line which like the Pat O'Leary line was run by a Belgian in this case a 24 year old women Andrée de Jongh. Airey Neave even wrote a book about her called Little Cyclone & its well worth a read. Youngsters today should all be shown this programme, to see what incredibly decent down to earth yet at the same time extraordinary people like Bill were. Thank you Bill for showing us what real service is.

[@maryoconnell3857]

What a great man! My grandmother lived in Enniskillen in County Fermanagh where Bill came from. I wonder if he knew her or her brothers? Thanks for the reminder of how blesses we are to be free thanks to men like Bill and Oliver. God bless them.

[@StutleyConstable]

Now that was great. Is there a book about these men and their escape? Really, there should be a feature film or a TV miniseries.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Not that I am aware of, but Donald Blair, the Pilot of Bill's A/C did write a memoir in the late 1940s titled "Clipped Wings". Donald Blair was also made POW for the duration, including being on the 600 mile Death March. Worth a read for students of that period. Bravery was the norm it seems in that time.

[@stephendavies923]

What an amazing and wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnSmith-us2jx]

A truly memorable story, not least given my Irish connections (County Cork) and my RAF service, one of my my latter stations being RAF Watton, Norfolk, from where curiously enough in 1963 we flew a Vickers Varsity of 115 Squadron to 'Gibraltar'. Having landed we developed a hydraulic snag, which resulted in the crew being guests of RAF North Front, Gibraltar for a week. Sixty-years later I am sitting on the 4th Floor of a Gibraltar hotel room which looks out over the RAF Gibraltar runway (the border between Gib and Spain). I am here to find myself a home, as Gibraltar was my first 'overseas' destination and I loved it from the moment we landed in '63. Now, at 80 I'm back, so one might say the wheel's turned full circle. A moving story of bravery and courage and the will to get through and although my war was the Cold War, I hope that my Irish genes may have helped me to get through your far tougher era had my time been two decades earlier. Sorry to hear your good friend on that epic escape, Oliver James, never made it . . . although October 1944 was pretty close. Another coincidence where you were stationed at Boscombe Down from 1967 to 1980, I was stationed at nearby Thruxton about 9 miles east of Boscombe on the A303, as an RAF instructor carrying out ab initio training for the RAF Flying Scholarships that were in those days being offered to boys of school leaving age. Finally, although I'll never know, I wonder if we ever spoke to each other post-war when you were in ATC ......and I was calling for MATZ penetration as I approached Thruxton (being in the Boscombe military zone) for landing. So thank you, Bill Magrath, I'm sorry we never met, although I feel our paths must have crossed a few times in those later years. I'll stand you a beer when my time comes and I am posted over the other side . . . per ardua ad astra.

[@fionnhenderson3832]

Cool story!

[@picturesofrafwatton]

I was born in Watton John in the early 1950s and used to watch the all the aircraft types from Watton fly over my home and later my school, both being under the flight path. I may well have watched your departure! You will enjoy this I am sure: www.bbc.co.uk/archive/television-goes-flying/zbbx92p I hope you have a great life in Gib.

[@robinmcknight3731]

Having spent the summer of 77 in Raf Gibraltar helping to replace the BFPO Post Office, I also fell in love with the Rock........ I salute our men of WW2 again.

[@jimattrill8933]

I flew in a 115 Sqn Varsity to Gibraltar via St Mawgan and Oporto in 1968. We had to overnight at St. Mawgan in Cornwall as it was getting dark. I was a Junior Technician recently ex Halton but had been warned to not wear my jacket when we arrived and to say I was a cook! There was a Canberra there having an engine change and I would have been roped in to help... There was an RAF mess there but most of the troops were Black Watch - a dodgy lot. We didn't eat together at any time. They used to put away the plates and knives and forks after us as the army used their own utensils. I even flew on one of the Tacan flights which was fun and went right up to the top of the rock as we were official. The only 'work' I did on this trip was refuelling at Porto which was fun as the ancient bowser was calibrated in US gallons which made life difficult. Later on I went to Changi by VC10 as the only servicing crew for the AW Argosy's. I went there twice for 3 months at a time and loved it. That put me off the UK for ever so I applied for overseas and they sent me to Germany for two and a half years which I also loved. At Watton we were over the other side of the airfield (Frinton?) and it was great fun over there away from the main camp.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

@@jimattrill8933 That's Griston Jim. That had been where the Bloodhounds were in 59-62/63 the if I recall, go kart racing!

[@countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855]

Thanks for posting this, what a lovely story. Isn't it a pity that ,with so many good people around in different countries ready to help that man has not outgrown war and destruction.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

It is incredible that after all the sacrifices, over all the years by the 'ordinary' people o f the world, that somehow we still find reason to wage war against feloow human beings.

[@countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855]

@@picturesofrafwatton. so much for evolution 😁, Happy Christmas 🎄 to you

[@picturesofrafwatton]

@@countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855 Indeed. Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[@shingerz]

What a fantastic story this is to everyone young and old shows the spirit and bravery of people since passed well done thankyou 🇬🇧

[@jamesdixon9293]

The most fascinating story Ive ever heard.

[@laankebygg3685]

What a wonderful story. My father never spoke about the war. Since his death I have found out, in short, he was in the Norwegian underground, escaped through Sweden to England, then to Little Norway in Canada for training as a spitfire aircraft mechanic, then back to England where he joined the Royal Norwegian Air Force. He is listed among personnel transferred to France 19-22 August 1944 under the category Aircraft hands general duties (ACH) "Raneng, Harry A. , AC2, No 6215". That is as far as I have been able to get, except that he is listed in a couple of books about the Royal Norwegian Airforce during WWII.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Your father sounds like an exceptional and brave man! I have spoken over the years with many survivors from WW2 and their families. Usually sons and daughters got in touch when their parents died because they were curious about their history. It was universal that they never spoke of their time at war. Not because they wanted to forget about it, on the contrary, many used to attend the reunions we organised in the late '80s and '90s at Watton and they they wouldn't stop talking! I think they would only talk to people they felt would understand what they had gone through. It was at least 3 years of chatting before they opened up to us.

[@laankebygg3685]

@@picturesofrafwatton Thank you for that kind comment. Experienced yes, brave I don't know. I am sure there were many brave men who died during this frightful war and should be mentioned here. Unfortunately, we don't know them, we only know of them. May they all now RIP.

[@jackrichards1863]

The debt we hold for these men and their comrades in arms is done with so seldom a thought for how very lucky we are. God bless all such men and women, in Jesus name. Lest we forget.

[@JulianBeach]

Let us never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.

[@johnlaccohee-joslin4477]

What an incredible story,i am somewhat amazed that a film has not been made of it as this is amazing. To have escaped and travelled so far to return home is almost unbelievable but they did it. It is a real shame that his mate did not make it throught the war, and i am surprised that he ended up flying again only to be killed doing so. This really was an eye opening event and one i am surprised did not get him a higher award when it came to medals, but then again its not the medals its the men who earned them we should give thought to. A really good video.

[@baytidescafe]

Thanks for this video!

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Thank God for all their helpers along the way.

[@coastie1961]

I lived at Watton as a kid. The old airfield was still there and it's where i learnt to drive on the old runway and perry tracks in an old Austin Cambridge at the age of 12 in 73. I ended up flying with the Fleet Air Arm some 16 years later. Survival training with the escape and evasion exercise was not my favourite memory... Kudos to these guys.

[@1978JonBullock]

What a touching story of courage of brave young men. Also all the French who made it possible for them to escape really did risked their lives every day and many were killed for helping.

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

What a great story. My parents lived at Watton, and I went to the museum there, which had accounts of the raids undertaken by the Blenheims. All sadly gone now I believe.

[@lizstevenson7801]

Amazing story, thank you for sharing this.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerhardtnell5541]

Inspirational story.

[@billotto602]

Very moving. God bless all who served in that war. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 🇬🇧 🫡

[@williamsomerville-b6r]

Wonderful story about two brave men and the people of France that helped them and the Spanish this is how humanity should be.

[@markwoods4574]

My late Grandmother had had two brothers killed by the Facists Great Uncle John Sean Redmond killed in Spain in 1937 he was part of the International Brigade and Great Uncle Tommy Redmond he was Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal killed at the Battle of Salerno in 1943 RIP to all of fallen from WW2

[@grahambaker1736]

How brave these two men were, to have survived imprisonment, escaped, then to want to get back into the war, to serve their country! So many dedicated people assisted their escape at great risk to themselves they themselves are hero's too. We will remember you! Lest we forget!

[@MaureenVanHeerden]

What I love about Bill MacGrath testimony is he has spoken very humbly

[@shawndunlap714]

That's an amazing awesome story

[@vaslav030547]

A video that the 'woke 'culture in todays cruel world would benefit from watching. Their freedom was fought for by heroic people like these.

[@donaldnutter6941]

Very true.

[@loviedebiasio8864]

Great real life story. Beautiful ending

[@colinrunciman5166]

Ahm, what can you say, it's brilliant, rgds Colin Scotland

[@Elvis20101]

Thank you

[@gavinkitchen1472]

I couldn't see myself in the Army or Navy. I definitely would of tried to join the Airforce as Bomber Crew. Either a Gunner, Bomb 💣 Aimer, or Navigator. I realise your at more risk in a bomber, but to me it would give me a false impression of having more security, than facing thousands of Men with machine guns trying to kill you. Navy too wouldn't suit me but I could do Airforce as Crew.

[@davidw.robertson448]

Almost all if not all of those who fought in WWII have surely died by now. They have all passed into memory. "In the morning and in the evening we shall remember them." Looking around the world in its present condition I do wonder if they died in vain.

[@stuartofblyth]

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

[@wor53lg50]

Those who forget the past, shall be condemned in having to repeat it... Even more reason for the sons and daughters and grandchildren to keep the stories we was told alive, being the last link to the greatest generation who brought our and most of the worlds freedom...

[@tonyclough9844]

The Ulstermen only ones to achieve there object at the battle of the Somme,they ran didnt walk there was never a need for conscription in Northern Ireland.

[@markwell4720]

How exrraordinary that the enemy pilots would show respect to prisoners of war - yet how noble! innocent soldiers fighting their countries" wars. brilliant documentary by our excellent old fashioned BBC!

[@lancenetworkv5938]

Love this so much!!

[@wor53lg50]

Great story, and great comments, lest we never forgot the freedoms we inherit from the millions who sacrificed their lives then, so billions can live and feel it now!!...

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Sad that He sold his medals.... but there was an obvious reason... it wasn't because he wasn't proud of them anymore.... They were both blessed by our Heavenly Father... May they both be rejoined in time in Heaven and God will shower down his love upon them for all they did....

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

In post WWII times US Army differentiated between enlisted men who specialized in a certain area and those who commanded and led men. The result was Sergeant E5 pay grade for noncommissioned officers and the Specialist grade E5 for unique areas of expertise. The base pay platform was the same. My specialist rating was E4 as company clerk. The actual E4 NCO was corporal and it was a command rank.

[@vincenthewlett4329]

Fantastic documentary..........when will the film be made of these 2 brilliant men

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

Amazing stroke of luck meeting the Priest.

[@robertknowles2699]

Yes, good strength triumphing everyday.

[@jfc213]

real men real heros xx

[@susanm200]

Thank you.

[@picturesofrafwatton]

Long shot Susan - but did we meet at Bills funeral? My email is in Channel details. Julian.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

WHAT WONDERFUL--WONDERFUL--PEOPLE---FROM A DFFERENT TIME,--THAT STOOD ALONE,-AGAINST THE "ODDS"