poems

[pete edwards]

hi all,

can anybody recall the verse of a poem written by a young ww2 spitfire pilot, John Gillespie Magee Jr, who was killed in an accident in 1941, it begins with the words,

Oh!  I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

Being a ww2 aircraft enthustiast, I have heard this before but I cant remember where, It is such a beautiful poem,

Pete

[krisesjoint]

What a beautiful Poem Pete....Regards Kris 

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/history/prewwii/jgm.htm

[ricky1]

Hi Pete
Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, he is buried in the graveyard at Scopwick Lincolnshire, part of the poem is on his headstone.If you google for the Village of Metheringham in Lincolnshire there is a photo of his grave and the poem on the same page. Lots of people go there to look at his grave and of others who died in the second world war.

ricky

[liverpool annie]

That poem is read on some American TV channels when they are closing down at night !!

gets to me every time !!

Annie

[pete edwards]

many thanks all,

I made a little bet with myself that nobody would get that, thanks to your prompt replies I am now out of pocket by 20quid, to the R.A.F. benevolent fund.

Pete.

[liverpool annie]

Never bet against RootsChat Pete ........ !! even Police ask for our help !!

[pete edwards]

lesson learned,

Will try to find another way to lose money to a marvellous charity, 

Best wishes,
Pete,