Spitfire pilot sees film of himself from 70 years ago

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Spitfire pilot sees film of himself from 70 years ago

Post by Niner » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:36 pm

Here is a neat short movie about some discovered film and finding a pilot that was a part of it. It's about a US reconnaissance pilot who used a Spitfire to fly lone missions over Germany to get film of target areas.


http://www.wimp.com/warfootage/
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Post by joseyclosey » Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:22 am

Absolutely fascinating Robert, thank you for posting it up. :D

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Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:47 am

That was a GREAT link Robert, brings a tear to your eye to see him talk about it. Thanks !
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That was TOPS!!!
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Post by Niner Delta » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:02 pm

Best one I've seen in a long time........

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Re: Spitfire pilot sees film of himself from 70 years ago

Post by Niner » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:10 am

Vern I got it from one of your old Delta Company guys at my other site. Think he was there just a little ahead of you though. You'll see his post where I stole it from.
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