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Sep 4^th, 2008 at 4:45pm

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Just read on another forum, the former RCAF, RAF "Eagle" Sqn commander, and then later USAAF ace, has passed away, a few days before his 90th birthday.

Possibly the US pilot who flew more against the axis powers than any of his countrymen.

RIP.

http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/URG/blakesle.html

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Reply #1 - Sep 5^th, 2008 at 3:35am

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A man who believed totally in "teamwork" and carried no additional personal embellishments or victory markings on his fighter aircraft........Could do with a bit of that being taught in todays society.

Matt

PETA People Eating Tasty Animals.

B1 Boeing 737-800 and Dash8 Q-400

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Reply #2 - Sep 17^th, 2008 at 11:52am

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How can we who enjoy the gift of Freedom we have today ever begin to thank these men who risked everything for us so many, many years ago? I have a friend who fought in WWII and Korea. He's almost 81. He tells great stories about his war times. I always thank him for his service...

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