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Air Cdre Pete Brothers, 1917-2008 (Read 558 times)
Dec 21st, 2008 at 5:46pm

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It's been announced this afternoon, that Air Commodore Pete Brothers, possibly one of the most recognisable faces of the Battle of Britain, passed away on the 18th December.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/3884594/Air-Commodore-Pete-Brothers.h...
 
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Reply #1 - Dec 22nd, 2008 at 5:44am

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Sad news, but 91 is an incredible innings in a life lived to the full.
 
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Reply #2 - Dec 22nd, 2008 at 1:39pm

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They don't make 'em like that anymore... very sad to see these old warriors pass on.  Cry

But yes, he was lucky to have lived so long, considering the odds. And he made the most of it.  Smiley
 
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