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Obituary of the last remaining Battle of Britain spitfire pilot, who died two days ago.
Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:48 pm
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Erm, I think there are still a few of the Few still with us.

The article refers to FL Lt Walker as being the oldest surviving Battle of Britain veteran, not the last one ever.

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HeatherKay wrote:
The article refers to FL Lt Walker as being the oldest surviving Battle of Britain veteran, not the last one ever.

Isn't that the same thing? :?
Or do you mean there are some younger ones left?

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l3v1ck wrote:
Or do you mean there are some younger ones left?


Precisely.

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You'd have to assume absolutely the youngest spitfire pilot to fly in 1940 would be at least well, 85 by now? Nearer 90 probably...
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I believe the youngest to fly was 19 in 1940. He'd be 91 now.

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