Flypast for WWII 'Mi Amigo' crew 75 years on (UK/(USA)) - BBC News - 22nd February 2019

The remarkable story that may not have been told or realised in just a few weeks, of one man and his dream which occurred one January day in 2019 with a simple question and the story that was then told, to unfold this flypast today, just a few weeks later.
Tony Foulds gets his wish and remembers the 10 crew who died to protect civilian life in their stricken bomber in 1944 during World War Two, of which he was eight years old and didn't understand their waving from their damaged aircraft for him to move off the green, which has left him with guilt and looking after their memorial for the last 75 years.
Dan Walker who asked the question, could not be there as he is in Tanzania for Comic Relief and is also testimony to the men who gave their lives in freedom, so that people today could help each other as they did 75 years ago, but they paid the ultimate price in order to save lives, and Comic Relief, the internet, KZbin which you may be watching this on and even many of us being born after the war, would not be here today.
As for Tony Foulds himself, the guilt which he speaks of will never go away for him and the ten American airmen who he calls his family, I would like to think would be very proud uncles of him, as many of us today, are proud of Tony and his remarkable story and dedication, as thousands of people turned up to witness at the place and millions more watched it on their televisions, not just to see the flypast but Tony Foulds himself.
For what happened next, see here:
• Service to remember al...
For the first part of this story (links in each video), which started this whole thing off that touched the world and created this day in just a few weeks, see here:
• WWII - Mi Amigo the fl...

[@reginaphalange2637]

John Humphrey, the 2nd lieutenant, was my great-great uncle. I learned from my grandmother (his great-niece) about the story yesterday. I’ve never been prouder.

[@stardust5379]

I was there that morning. I used to see Tony tending the memorial when I went to the park. Sheffield was home for 5 years while I was at university there. I miss it badly. A part of it came with me when I left there.

[@3gor73]

If only there were more people like tony the world would be so much better off . Sir I salute you. Just the kind of person who should be knighted. So glad he got his wish. Rip to the brave airman who scaredfised thier lives

[@PiperX1X]

Petition now online for Tony to get an MBE, come on all get it signed!

[@ranatangboo1185]

If i am ever in Sheffield i would love to go to that park and pay my respects to those young men.rip

[@BigChris007]

RIP young men and thank you

[@reginaphalange2637]

John Humphrey, the 2nd lieutenant, was my great-great uncle. I learned from my grandmother (his great-niece) about the story yesterday. I’ve never been prouder.

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

God bless the elders, they have so much to teach us.😭

[@mrmikeh-nv7cq]

Aww wow, thats so amazing. Very tearful watching this. God bless them.

[@enriquesouffle9926]

Very touching, thank you. I am the "nephew" of the bombadier, Lt. M. Hernandez. I say nephew in quotes because, of course, I never met him (was born eight years after the incident). Melchoir came from a large, poor Mexican family. Although an average student in school, he studied hard to master the physics and math needed to be a bombadier. He was quite skinny, and had to eat bananas at night to make weight. The life insurance policy he bought, propelled his family into the middle class. So a double debt is owed by us. He was/is sorely missed.

[@karlsmith8212]

I’ve only just heard this emotional story on The Chase, the Anniversary was only 6 weeks away, Dan says he met him as he was walking his dog in the Sheffield Park.

[@gregfoster3241]

I’m here because I’ve just heard it on a Chase repeat 👍🏼

[@keithjohnson5713]

Same repeat December 29th 2023

[@jonathanflude3700]

Just watch this again I am sobbing what an amazing story and hell very moving and what a fantastic man Tony is I go to normally every year on the 6th of June to pay my respects well done Tony for keeping their memories in everybody’s hearts and well done BBC x

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Great Story about a Great Man!

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Awesome bravery and selflessness from that American aircrew. RESPECT.

[@moogdome2562]

I had the honour of meeting Tony today at the memorial . What a lovely man. Such a sad story.

[@helenpeck2274]

What a lovely tribute to the guys who gave their lives to safe others. We need to remember this for future days Thank you Dan for bringing this story alive 😊

[@harveyml04]

I love around 4:20 when he hears the plane approaching must’ve bought back memories / been invocative even if it wasn’t the exact same make or model

[@madmeerkat1158]

RIP The crew of "MI AMIGO".

[@scfcstoke]

Dan the Man, such a nice guy for BBC News, I remember what he he did for Maria a few years ago...BBC.BBC

[@bbe3034]

Watch Alex Belfield/ the Voice of Reason, KZbin channel.

[@fives2155]

RIP to the crew of Mi Amigo

[@Hichatsu]

I want too know why it takes 75 years to honor these ppl?, I mean how many untold stories of bravery are still out there, that haven't been told. Respect to Tony, and thank you for the bomber crew who made the ultimate sacrifice!.

[@reginaphalange2637]

Bonkas mate John Humphrey, the 2nd lieutenant, was my great-great uncle. I learned from my grandmother (his great-niece) about the story yesterday. I’ve never been prouder.

[@bbe3034]

I don’t know how this was in my recommendations. But I’m so glad. Tears down my cheeks! My father-in-law just turned 95, who fought the Germans/Army. And my Uncle /navy medic is 94. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Johnfranorge]

"everyone liked that"

[@jimmysnailshoes]

Just heard about this on the chase celebrity special