The march of time means that fewer and fewer pathfinders are alive or well enough to make the annual pilgrimage to RAF Wyton, formerly the HQ of 8 Group (the Pathfinders). The Pathfinders were an elite group of RAF squadrons responsible for marking targets to be attacked during bombing raids in WWII. This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday edition of Wordless Wednesday.
My father is in the centre. He is wearing a suit rather than a blazer.
When we lose these fine folks, we lose their stories. That's a sad thing. God bless these people.
ReplyDeleteWe are on the same theme. :)
ReplyDeleteWorld War II and losing fine folks.
These people made their own history. *Salutes*
ReplyDeleteWhat a special WW!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and shot. Very touching.
ReplyDeleteNice to see some of them are still well enough to make the trip!
ReplyDeleteGreat catch for wordless... Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot for WW!
ReplyDeleteBless them all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot :) Happy WW
ReplyDeleteSeems like such a distingushed group!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, what a priceless photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story and picture.
ReplyDeletethis is just priceless
Great picture! There's a lot of history in that picture right there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great group of distinguished, honorable men! All my respect to them. Yes, this coming from an Argentine. Go figure! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really nice pic of people who have served the country during war.
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My WW entry is here.
Great shot...Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteA salute to the elite group! Happy WW! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo!! Kudos to them all!
ReplyDeleteHi Jams, pick your Dad's brain the best you can and take some notes. My Dad and my uncle have both died, anything I can't remember died with them because they were the last of their generation.
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I didn't know those cars were called 'Moogies' but of course there weren't many imported to the U.S. for us to get very familiar with. Thank you.
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We should never lose their stories, lets hope they are documented more and we appreciate what it must have been like :)
ReplyDeleteyup.. god bless them all! happy ww! my wordless entries are here and here
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What a great piece of living history.
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God bless them all!
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Real heroes, one and all.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see their picture. They sure must be having many interesting stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photograph.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thats amazing that they are still around and keep up the tradition. True Heroes! Great post.
ReplyDeleteIt must be wonderful for them to get all together !
ReplyDeleteTheir names must remain immortal.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Jams!!! I love historical things like this. It really makes one of our generation so humbled!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit to my Wordless today. Have a great week.
Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBecause of you, not all is lost with the passage for time. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat is just awesome and please give my regards to your dad. Those were men with courage.
ReplyDeleteHello Jams, long time since my last visit here.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a bittersweet gathering for them remembering their days and lost pals. My husband's grandfather was also a pilot during WWII but he died after the war.
brave men,all. God bless them.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to meet your dad, Jams.
They are a great bunch to meet. Dad would be delighted to tell his tales. He can talk for Ireland!
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