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but i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fly him in a spitfire.eum ever built to remember this nation—saving airbase. elspeth henderson's memory is also alive. she took shelter under a table during one german attack. the bomb hit the room, and bounced before exploding. the blast shattered the glass, the windows and the table, before setting the building on fire. the room was described as being a complete shambles. but your mum was alive? she was alive, yes. elspeth was later awarded the military medal. then, there is geoffrey greensmith. where did the bombs fall here on biggin hill? he lived on the base as a seven—year—old and saw a wounded german airman land by parachute. he called me over and he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me, yes. but biggin hill wasn'tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for a romance and love. lillian simpson and keith ogilvie became sweethearts, but when he was shot down and taken prisoner, love only became possible through l
but i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fly him in a spitfire.eum ever built to remember this nation—saving airbase. elspeth henderson's memory is also alive. she took shelter under a table during one german attack. the bomb hit the room, and bounced before exploding. the blast shattered the glass, the windows and the table, before setting the building on fire. the room was described as being a complete shambles. but your mum was alive? she was alive, yes. elspeth was...
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i flew 400 spitfires and occasionally i would take one up and go and play with the clouds, which wastful and lovely. the crew of apollo 12, the second manned landing on the face of the moon. five, four, three, two, one... zero. all engines running. commit. lift off. i can see the surface. i think probably i'm the luckiest guy you've ever met because i lived my whole life just doing things that i thought would be the most fun to do. in the ready room, near launching pad 19, they get into their spacesuits, the final mission briefing behind them. the commander, john young. roger all. i'm sure looking forward to getting people off this planet because i think it will be very helpful to get the future done right for the kids of tomorrow, our children and grandchildren. that would be a lot of fun. music: nights in white satin by the moody blues. # i will take the stars out of the sky for you # stop the rain from falling if you ask me to # i'd do anything for you, your wish is my command # i could move a mountain when your hand is in my hand #. # you've got wonderful arms # you've got charm.
i flew 400 spitfires and occasionally i would take one up and go and play with the clouds, which wastful and lovely. the crew of apollo 12, the second manned landing on the face of the moon. five, four, three, two, one... zero. all engines running. commit. lift off. i can see the surface. i think probably i'm the luckiest guy you've ever met because i lived my whole life just doing things that i thought would be the most fun to do. in the ready room, near launching pad 19, they get into their...
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Jan 31, 2019
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i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was theew museum now tells these stories for the first time. like elspeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. 0r geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still does. but biggin hill wasn'tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith 0gilvy stayed sweethearts by writing, even when he became a german prisoner of war. we don't talking in the language of victor and villain, we are sharing people's real human experiences and, hopefully, inspiring our visitors by showcasing the very best of human spirit. biggin hill stood for defiance — an airfield and its people who saved britain. duncan kennedy, bbc news.
i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was theew museum now tells these stories for the first time. like elspeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. 0r geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two...
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i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out—fire him in a spitfire, and that was theow tells these stories for the first time. like elspeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. or geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still does. but biggin hill wasn'tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith ogilvy stayed sweethearts by writing, even when he became a german prisoner of war. we don't talking in the language of victor and villain, we are sharing people's real human experiences and, hopefully, inspiring our visitors by showcasing the very best of human spirit. biggin hill stood for defiance — an airfield and its people who saved britain. duncan kennedy, bbc news. millions of
i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out—fire him in a spitfire, and that was theow tells these stories for the first time. like elspeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. or geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two children. one was...
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i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was thespeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. or geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still does. but biggin hill wasn'tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith ogilvy stayed sweethearts by writing, even when he became a german prisoner of war. we don't talking in the language of victor and villain, we are sharing people's real human experiences and, hopefully, inspiring our visitors by showcasing the very best of human spirit. biggin hill stood for defiance — an airfield and its people who saved britain. duncan kennedy, bbc news. let's look at some headlines from around the world. the forme
i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was thespeth henderson, who hid under a table during one attack. the bomb bounced off the table itself before exploding. the blast shattered the glass and the windows and the plotting table before setting the building on fire. or geoffrey greensmith, who met a wounded german pilot after he was shot down. he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still...
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i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was then. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still does. but biggin hill wasn‘tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith 0gilvy stayed sweethearts by writing, even when he became a german prisoner of war. we don‘t talking in the language of victor and villain, we are sharing people‘s real human experiences and, hopefully, inspiring our visitors by showcasing the very best of human spirit. biggin hill stood for defiance — an airfield and its people who saved britain. duncan kennedy, bbc news. apple boss, tim cook, has hinted it could lower iphone prices in some places in an attempt to boost falling sales. revenue from the iphone, responsible for most of the firm‘s profits, fell 15 percent in its latest financial quarter. they were already britain‘s most successful winter pa ralympians now menna fitzpatrick and her guide jen kehoe have become the first british skiers to win both para
i always felt that if i could see my antagonist, i could out fire him in a spitfire, and that was then. one was the same age as me. that upset me. yeah, it still does. but biggin hill wasn‘tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters, it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith 0gilvy stayed sweethearts by writing, even when he became a german prisoner of war. we don‘t talking in the language of victor and villain, we are sharing people‘s...
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he flew spitfires during world war ii which was a british plane, but americans needed a plane that would stand up to the messerschmitt. so, growing up as you can well appreciate in a military family, you really get a sense for what it's like to be part this have remarkable team and to serve a cause that he is higher than you. but candidly, what brought me into the seal teams was the movie, "the green beret", and-- >> okay. >> and when i watched this movie when i was a young kid and then my sister happened to be dating a green beret. >> oh there, we go. >> he came by the house one night when i was getting ready, a naval rotc scholarship to the university of texas. he said what are you doing in the navy? i don't know. you ought to be a navy seal. back in 1973 they weren't well-known like today. and he convinced me to go in. he was pa vietnam vet with a lot of decorations and told me to be a navy seal. i thought that was a path to take. >> and admiral, i didn't know you were a military brat. >> i was, father 27 years in the service. >> thank you for your legally and leadership. jason, i'm h
he flew spitfires during world war ii which was a british plane, but americans needed a plane that would stand up to the messerschmitt. so, growing up as you can well appreciate in a military family, you really get a sense for what it's like to be part this have remarkable team and to serve a cause that he is higher than you. but candidly, what brought me into the seal teams was the movie, "the green beret", and-- >> okay. >> and when i watched this movie when i was a...
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i always felt if i could see my antagonist i could outfly him in a spitfire.is also alive. she took shelter under a table during one german attack. the bomb hit the room, it bounced off a table before exploding. the blast shattered glass and the windows and the plotting table, before setting the building on fire. the room was described as being a complete shambles. but your mum was alive? she was alive, yes. elspeth was later awarded the military medal. then there is geoffrey greensmith. where did the bombs fall? he lived on the base as a seven—year—old and saw a wounded german airman land by parachute. he called me over and he had photographs of his two children. one was the same age as me. that upset me, it still does. but biggin hill wasn'tjust a place about aircraft and bombs. through these letters it also became the location for romance and love. lillian simpson and keith ogilvie became sweethearts but when he was shot down and taken prisoner love only became possible through letters. dear lillian, your turn to be surprised now. i really can't delay any l
i always felt if i could see my antagonist i could outfly him in a spitfire.is also alive. she took shelter under a table during one german attack. the bomb hit the room, it bounced off a table before exploding. the blast shattered glass and the windows and the plotting table, before setting the building on fire. the room was described as being a complete shambles. but your mum was alive? she was alive, yes. elspeth was later awarded the military medal. then there is geoffrey greensmith. where...