"We do not want to be remembered as heroes, we only ask to be remembered for what we done....that's all"
W/C Robert "Bob" Doe British 234 & 238 Squadrons Fighter Command
"I regard it as a privilege to fight for all those things that make life worth living - freedom, honour and fair play"
Pilot Officer William "Bill" Millington Australian 79 & 249 Squadrons Fighter Command
'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.'Winston S.Churchill, August 20, 1940.
And I thought I would throw in this classic clip.
Monday, 15 September 2008
Battle of Britain Day....
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Blog of the Day....
The Remittance Man who got ASBOed as we did a while back. Pop by and give him your support.
Winston Churchill aboard HMS Prince of Wales returning from the Atlantic conference - 1941
Gordon Brown isn't fit to lick his boots.
H/T DML
Wonderful: Last Night of the Proms 08
Our US readers may enjoy this.
Jerusalem & GSTQ
Bryn Terfel sings Rule Britannia
Land of Hope and Glory
Vaughan Williams Proms Sea Songs
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Texans don't let a spot of wind and rain ruin their Sunday......
...our thoughts are with all our readers in Texas who have had their lives wrecked by the Hurricane.
The Sunday Best...
Edward Rawlinson. A hero in need. A Bootneck in need of Support.
Iraq strengthens the Counter Terrorism Bureau. By DJ Elliott.
Questions asked by Charlie Gibson: Obama vs. Sarah Palin. Neptunus Lex on the case.
I Knew When I Married Her …Jules Crittenden on his rather hot and talented wife.
Fury as BBC boss 'tells staff to lay off Labour'. The BBC's bias is a long known fact. Don't expect any heads to roll or an apology.
Bomb squad legend killed defusing explosive in Afghanistan - nine weeks after birth of fourth child. A tragic loss of a true hero.
Taliban using Skype phones to dodge MI6. Skype must with draw it's service from all ISP's in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Merchants of Hatred: On the anniversary of 9/11 this terrifying investigation reveals the hatred of Britain's enemies within. Round them up and ship them out, better still make them disappear.
US army unveil latest weapon - the robodog of war. Cool.
Iran condemns Japan as 'pro-US stooge' in battle for United Nations seat. Iran on the Security Council would be the final nail in the UN's coffin.
India to spend more on defence than Britain within five years. I am amazed that they don't already. Our defence budget is pathetic.
Zimbabwe deal 'leaves Robert Mugabe in charge of army'. So nothing will change. Mugabe will be able to take back power anytime he likes.
Ex-ministers join Gordon Brown rebellion. He is finished.
Obama camp in panic as ‘Xena’ Sarah Palin scythes through support. All male readers are going to need a lie down.
Playing with firepower. The threat of Pakistan.
We will spill British blood, warns Sheikh Ahmad Fartusi. Not if we spill theirs first.
Venezuela throws out US ambassador as tensions soar. He needs a slap. Iran, Venezuela el al all think they can play silly buggers while the US Elections are taking place. Don't bet on it.
H/T Happy Dog
...and the Clarkypoos bit.
Miss Street-Porter, I have a job for you in Cambodia. Charity and Ray-Bans.
The Aston Martin Vantage. I want one.
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Saturday, 13 September 2008
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Friday, 12 September 2008
Dear Mr. Obama....a truly great Campaign Ad
MUST SEE AD FOR JOHN MCCAIN!!!
H/T Nebraska Bob and M Kohl
News....
Israel asks U.S. for arms, air corridor to attack Iran. H/T Shelly
Secret to a long life: Lucozade, gardening and a steak supper. Damn! I was going with the red wine and tobacco diet.
Sarah Palin: Why we might go to war with Russia. Watch out Putin, this gal is loaded for bear.
North Korea builds secret launch site for ballistic missiles. Who is financing this?
Iran renews nuclear weapons development. They never stopped.
Iran is a threat, but the West can't afford to have Israel bomb it - yet. Nor can we sit around doing nothing.
After 28 years, Robert Mugabe agrees to share power. Read the small print.
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Thursday, 11 September 2008
We Remember......
In Remembrance of all those who lost their lives on that fateful day there will be no posts 'til tomorrow.
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