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David P. Williams

30th August 2011 21:03

Group Captain Billy Drake DSO, DFC*

Just heard today that Gp/Cpt Billy Drake died on Sunday 28th August at the grand old age of 93.

A true gentlemen and a sad loss.

Bandlaw Charlie

1st September 2011 04:13

Re: Group Captain Billy Drake DSO, DFC*

Oh dear......I met him several years ago, and while asking him for an autograph, he threatened to take off with my fountain pen...he liked it so much....

A wonderful man and an exceptional aviator....another one gone....they're dropping like flies now....very sad.

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