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Old 13th May 2006, 23:00
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Unhappy Re: Douglas A 20 Havoc 43 - 9436

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Originally Posted by Hemiman

do you know the meaning of 'Bub's Brother'?

Jim's brother, who was lost during the war, used to call Jim "BUB", so it was Jim's way of honoring him...


Bill
that is a much better reason for the name.
much better than my guess, but that is what happens when you do not have the facts.

I am also fond of the idea of honoring a lost brother...I know how that feels.

by the way... Thank You for the information you provided.
in the photos of the 13th BS the red would look like the green in period black-and-white images.
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