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Old 30th August 2011, 22:03
David P. Williams David P. Williams is offline
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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.
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Old 1st September 2011, 05:13
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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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