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Ahh...the old Dresden argument. Don't forget that Churchill authorised these raids then promptly distanced himself, letting Arthur Harris take the heat. This memorial is well overdue. nearly 56, 000 lost their lives in the most dangerous activity after working on U Boats. I'll be going, with our whole extended family, later in the year to pay our respects and to honour my uncle Dennis who completed two full tours of duty (Wellingtons and Stirlings with 149 Sqn and later Stirling IVs with 299 Sqn) earned a DFC and kept all but one of his crew alive. His bravery inspired me to my 26 years of RAF service. Could handle 40 tons of bomber at 20 years old yet he had so much excitement, he never even learned to drive a car.

Oh no, poor Helen. I hope it heals quickly.

Thanks for your replies so far - keep em coming please. What I failed to add was for you to let me know your forum names too! Reply to the email or PM please. This way I can check our details are correct on the master member list that the Mem Sec maintains. Thanks...