Last ace of "The Few" dies at age 101.

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   James B Robinson said on February 5, 2020

   For those that don't have subscription to the Washington Post or don't want to sign up, here's a free link to another site:

   https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/02/paul-farnes-obituary-battle-of-britain-pilot

   and another on the same site:

   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/29/last-battle-of-britain-flying-ace-paul-farnes-dies-aged-101

   The last of legends, may he rest in peace.

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     Tom Cleaver said on February 5, 2020

     Thanks for putting those up for everyone, James.

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   Manuel Magrinho said on February 5, 2020

   That's the end of a chapter in world history... all of 'the few' are gone :-/
   Gone but not forgotten
   RIP

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   Glenn Virgo said on February 5, 2020

   Thank you for your service wing commander Paul Farnes. RIP.

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   Tom Rodgers said on February 5, 2020

   Closing a chapter on a VERY important part of our history...

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   Stephen W Towle said on February 6, 2020

   Its one of those surreal days given today's events . Kirk Douglas passed at the age of 103. He too is "The last" of the golden age of leading men in holly wood. These guys are apart of the "Best Generation" that believed and fought for democracy ending a era of populism and corruption.

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     Tom Cleaver said on February 6, 2020

     Indeed, a very "interesting" day (as in "May you live in interesting times" - which isn't an ancient Chinese curse, just a modern curse).

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