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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #45 on: Saturday 17 April 10 06:46 BST (UK) »
Sorry Pete. We have mounted exhibitions from time to time but nothing permanent so far - despite representations to the council whom seem to think that Bath's only history consists of the Roman & Georgian periods (they bring in the tourists). We live in hope! Meanwhile we try to keep the website up to date. Brian

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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #46 on: Saturday 17 April 10 09:10 BST (UK) »
Steve

I presume your relative is on the Runnymede Wall.  Have you been there?  I hope to go there soon.  Will post some photos when I do.  If you (or anyone else) want a pic of any specific name please let me know...
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #47 on: Saturday 17 April 10 09:39 BST (UK) »
Dee,
If you have time to look for a Ft/Sgt R.H. Exon I would be grateful
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #48 on: Saturday 17 April 10 10:55 BST (UK) »
Hi Dee and Beevee..........yes Dee l have been to Runnymede and its a wonderfully peaceful place, (l have tried to attach some pics for you but it says my attachments are too large). Will try a PM.

Brian.......Reggie wont be on there as the memorial is to those who have no known grave.

I found the names of my Uncle and his crew and touched the letters on the walls, feeling a connection with the past.

It is built at the top of a hill.....and for me "Reaches Up and Touches Heaven".

Steve.
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #49 on: Saturday 17 April 10 11:02 BST (UK) »
Glad to see bits are still falling in to place Steve.

Brian - is there a bath blitz exhibition, we often pop over, nice to have a look if so - only over in Cannington.

Pete

Hi Pete, yes its great when a piece of info presents itself......one day the lot????????

Hope all is well with you.
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #50 on: Sunday 09 May 10 03:03 BST (UK) »
Hi Beevee,

I am interested in learning more about Reggie Exon. Please contact me in regards to my research.

Regards,
G Christian Larsen
President Pennfield Parish Military Historical Society
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nbpennfi/penn8bAirStation.htm

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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #51 on: Sunday 09 May 10 21:45 BST (UK) »
Hi Christian, and welcome to RC. Lots of great helpful folk on here, just like you!!
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #52 on: Wednesday 19 May 10 05:54 BST (UK) »
A brief note to thank all those folk far and wide who have helped with this since my first post in Jan 2009.
I started out knowing only that my Uncle was on the photo.....now l know when and where it was taken and have details for another six of the airmen pictured. As l once mentioned it is my aim if possible to find out something about each man, if only to confirm identity.
I am going to try and get the picture to a wider audience in the hope that someone will spot a relative. I will of course report back with anything l find. Some of the success stories l read on this site can only give me the drive and determination to carry on.

Thankyou and good luck in whatever info you seek!!
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Re: 21 Brave Airmen, March 1943
« Reply #53 on: Wednesday 19 May 10 10:27 BST (UK) »
Dee,
If you have time to look for a Ft/Sgt R.H. Exon I would be grateful
Beevee

I now have a date to go to Runnymede so will add your guy to my list.  I will take pics of the cemetary area as well as the bit on the roll of honour for you.

Dee
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