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Old 28th April 2008, 21:00
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Re: 1 Sqn on 16 August 1940

Michal - Mother said she watched an action. No time. Knowing Mothers.....?......but within a very short time, she 'knew' it was me because the ambulance asked for Mrs Elkington - which was her previous name.

When she got to the Hospital, she was told that I was dead. But that was the previous chap in my bed. Thankfully!! She finally got in to see me, but didn't recognise me because my efforts to get out without disconnecting had somewhat rearranged my face!!
Had a thought later this pm - if it were me landing that was the crux, one would, of course, add 10 mins to 1340 for the descent at 20ft/sec???

Great view of the coastline from that height - lovely day - but thank you, Fred Berry, for saving my life.
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