Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 40 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: The first time I was aware of this person's existence was reading the report of his death. Clearly a career that has totally passed me by. Surely you've heard of his sister, Bo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Veteran pilot Joy Lofthouse, who flew Spitfires and bombers for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during World War Two, has died at the age of 94. She was one of only 164 female pilots, known as the Attagirls, who flew aircraft from factory to airfield. The story goes that the ATA girls flew aircraft to their squadron bases and were often greeted with disbelief by the ground crews. One oik got in and looked around for the pilot, expecting a man, only to get a taste of women's equality in his ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, Erithacus said: Veteran pilot Joy Lofthouse, who flew Spitfires and bombers for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during World War Two, has died at the age of 94. She was one of only 164 female pilots, known as the Attagirls, who flew aircraft from factory to airfield. The story goes that the ATA girls flew aircraft to their squadron bases and were often greeted with disbelief by the ground crews. One oik got in and looked around for the pilot, expecting a man, only to get a taste of women's equality in his ear. RIP Joy Lofthouse .. What a life.. What a Woman... A True British Heroine . From Cirencester .. went on to become a schoolteacher after the war and never mentioned her wartime exploits to anyone until much later when the media came looking for her after hearing about her in a book about wartime Britain.. Well worth a little look here I think .... as her story finally ends days after Remembrance Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 15 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: The first time I was aware of this person's existence was reading the report of his death. Clearly a career that has totally passed me by. You should check out his stuff on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 18 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: The first time I was aware of this person's existence was reading the report of his death. Clearly a career that has totally passed me by. Career.....at 21 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 22 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: RIP Joy Lofthouse .. What a life.. What a Woman... A True British Heroine . From Cirencester .. went on to become a schoolteacher after the war and never mentioned her wartime exploits to anyone until much later when the media came looking for her after hearing about her in a book about wartime Britain.. Well worth a little look here I think .... as her story finally ends days after Remembrance Day. RIP Joy Lofthouse .. What a life.. What a Woman... A True British Heroine. Thank You for the link. To be honest, I had never heard of her, but watching the clip and reading subsequently a bit of background detail brought a tear to my eye - I mean that seriously, my eyes are still moist as I type! How the world has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 In Oz at the moment, sad to hear of Malcolm Young's passing, reported about 30 mins ago. AC/DC, one of my favourite bands. RIP Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Frenchay Red said: In Oz at the moment, sad to hear of Malcolm Young's passing, reported about 30 mins ago. AC/DC, one of my favourite bands. RIP Malcolm. Far too Young .. R I P ... fatal power cut ..the Lord pull's the plug on AC/DC's founder aged just 64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 British Motorcycle Racer Daniel Hegarty 31 R I P .....killed today at the Macau Motorcycle GP http://danhegarty2015.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 3 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Far too Young .. R I P ... fatal power cut ..the Lord pull's the plug on AC/DC's founder aged just 64. Absolutely shocked to hear of his death - Mr M Young stood at the back by the amps ripping out his power chords whilst Angus and Bon did the business. I grew up listening to their music - drank cheap cider , played pool - badly , watched City in their pomp , fumbles and sticky fingers - all to the back drop of that heady fusion of mid to late 70s music - AC/DC , Motorhead , Punk and all that quality music that has stood the test of time.Let There Be Rock.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKM Len Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 At last, Charles Manson. Do not rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, DKM Len said: At last, Charles Manson. Do not rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 RIP Charles Manson. God forgives you, apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Charles Manson....Rot In Pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 20, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Ex tennis ex champion Jana Novotna has died of cancer aged 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 RIP Jana Novotna. Her winning of Wimbledon is one of the memorable sporting moments in recent times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, phantom said: Ex tennis ex champion Jana Novotna has died of cancer aged 49 R I P ... sad end to a great talent ..far too young ... #### cancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 RIP Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 21 hours ago, Juan Kerr said: Charles Manson....Rot In Pieces. Burn forever you bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Earlier today Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris from the likely lads and whatever happened to the likely lads, a wonderful part of my youth, RIP Rodney Bewes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Earlier today Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris from the likely lads and whatever happened to the likely lads, a wonderful part of my youth, RIP Rodney Bewes. Brilliant programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 David Cassidy has succumbed at the age of 67 .... R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Earlier today Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris from the likely lads and whatever happened to the likely lads, a wonderful part of my youth, RIP Rodney Bewes. Same here, ... Whatever happened to all those years since then? R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 21 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Same here, ... Whatever happened to all those years since then? R I P Wonder if James Bolam will attend? By all accounts they didn't get on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Not famous, but sad to hear Skysports' Simon Thomas lost his wife suddenly... thoughts go out to a decent guy, and a good presenter and his young boy (8) at this awful time for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 22/11/2017 at 23:45, slartibartfast said: Wonder if James Bolam will attend? By all accounts they didn't get on ! My money would be on him being there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 12 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: Not famous, but sad to hear Skysports' Simon Thomas lost his wife suddenly... thoughts go out to a decent guy, and a good presenter and his young boy (8) at this awful time for them. Yes I saw that. It was tragic how short a time there was between her diagnosis and death. Thoughts are with Simon and his young son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 26/11/2017 at 00:07, AppyDAZE said: My money would be on him being there Not convinced that's very Likely ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Not convinced that's very Likely ... I see what you just did :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 8 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Not convinced that's very Likely ... He might go to the Bewes up at the wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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