Paul Bearer 5,612 Posted May 16, 2013 Watching BBC2 The Dambusters: 70 years on. Seems there are only 2 surviving members, Canadian rear gunner Fred Sutherland, 89, and 91-year-old Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson. Excellent obit chances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted May 16, 2013 Dont forget old' Les Munro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Munro 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,612 Posted May 16, 2013 Dont forget old' Les Munro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Munro Oops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,612 Posted May 16, 2013 Of course, Barnes Wallaces daughter Mary Stopes-Roe is bound to get an obit, born 1927 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,983 Posted May 16, 2013 Watching BBC2 The Dambusters: 70 years on. Seems there are only 2 surviving members, Canadian rear gunner Fred Sutherland, 89, and 91-year-old Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson. Excellent obit chances When did Fred Sutherland come out? Could've sworn he was married at one time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,612 Posted May 17, 2013 Watching BBC2 The Dambusters: 70 years on. Seems there are only 2 surviving members, Canadian rear gunner Fred Sutherland, 89, and 91-year-old Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson. Excellent obit chances When did Fred Sutherland come out? Could've sworn he was married at one time. That's a different kind of rear gunner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,983 Posted May 31, 2013 Watching BBC2 The Dambusters: 70 years on. Seems there are only 2 surviving members, Canadian rear gunner Fred Sutherland, 89, and 91-year-old Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson. Excellent obit chances When did Fred Sutherland come out? Could've sworn he was married at one time. That's a different kind of rear gunner. Oh shit! Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted August 27, 2013 Watching BBC2 The Dambusters: 70 years on. Seems there are only 2 surviving members, Canadian rear gunner Fred Sutherland, 89, and 91-year-old Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson. Excellent obit chances If you want to put a face to the names of the other 130... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22544568 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,926 Posted August 4, 2015 Les Munro has died. He was 96. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html All pilots gone. Dam! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,612 Posted August 4, 2015 Les Munro has died. He was 96. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html All pilots gone. Dam! Another part of living memory consigned to the history books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,933 Posted August 4, 2015 Les Munro has died. He was 96. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html All pilots gone. Dam! Another part of living memory consigned to the history books. BBC link Sad that he's gone, but a hit's a hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted August 4, 2015 Les Munro has died. He was 96. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html All pilots gone. Dam! Another part of living memory consigned to the history books. BBC link Sad that he's gone, but a hit's a hit. He was the last of the pilots, but still two crew members left from that mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,599 Posted August 4, 2015 I had played Les Munro on my Deathrace team but I am still not over the finishing line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,933 Posted August 4, 2015 Les Munro has died. He was 96. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html All pilots gone. Dam! Another part of living memory consigned to the history books. BBC link Sad that he's gone, but a hit's a hit. He was the last of the pilots, but still two crew members left from that mission. Indeed. Two of the three are in my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,926 Posted October 11, 2015 Latest George 'Johnny' Johnson interview: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3268579/Last-surviving-British-Dambuster-93-reveals-mourns-loss-fellow-crewmen-never-returned-famous-raids.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,926 Posted January 5, 2017 Carol Vorderman getting antsy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-38513579 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,708 Posted January 6, 2017 Carol Vorderman getting antsy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-38513579 Did the others get awards, or this is a big fuss about the "last" person? Does he even want a knighthood? I'm remind about Harry Patch's views on getting a state funeral: abject horror. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 10,919 Posted January 6, 2017 If you read about Johnny Johnson's life I'd say he's done enough to merit an honour of some kind. Maybe not a knighthood though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro67 227 Posted January 6, 2017 I picked Fred Sutherland for my DDP team. Was looking for unique picks and as no one had him last year........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted January 7, 2017 If you read about Johnny Johnson's life I'd say he's done enough to merit an honour of some kind. Maybe not a knighthood though. I agree. Surely he would have received military honours at the time. Just because he's the last one, doesnt warrant a knighthood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 10,919 Posted January 7, 2017 If you read about Johnny Johnson's life I'd say he's done enough to merit an honour of some kind. Maybe not a knighthood though. I agree. Surely he would have received military honours at the time. Just because he's the last one, doesnt warrant a knighthood. He only currently has a DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) which isn't anything particularly special (about 7000 men were awarded them in WWII alone...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted January 7, 2017 If you read about Johnny Johnson's life I'd say he's done enough to merit an honour of some kind. Maybe not a knighthood though.I agree. Surely he would have received military honours at the time. Just because he's the last one, doesnt warrant a knighthood. He only currently has a DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) which isn't anything particularly special (about 7000 men were awarded them in WWII alone...) Ok so surely awarding him a knighthood just because he's the last surviving Dambuster, wouldn't that be an insult to the memory of the others who flew on those raids but weren't fortunate to have lived quite as long? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 10,919 Posted January 7, 2017 Depends what he gets it for. He's done a lot since WWII according to his bio. He was a Tory local councillor, worked in the health and education services too. In brief - spent a lot of time dedicated to the state sector. "Services to public life"? I'd say he's more worthy of it than quite a few people who are bestowed honours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted January 7, 2017 Depends what he gets it for. He's done a lot since WWII according to his bio. He was a Tory local councillor, worked in the health and education services too. In brief - spent a lot of time dedicated to the state sector. "Services to public life"? I'd say he's more worthy of it than quite a few people who are bestowed honours. Still not worthy of a knighthood. MBE or OBE sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,142 Posted January 7, 2017 UK honours are generally not awarded if the service was carried out more than 5 years before the nomination. The award should be made for on going work or continous work over a long period (but still serving). I'm against his knighthood because he's only really getting it for still being alive. My own great grandfather was a Commando. He only got the Africa Star. They made a film about his exploits! Anyway, my faith has been restored in the honours system as my nominee got his MBE (no, I wasn't the nominee). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
