70 years ago

[Helm]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29292319

Lest we forget good on you lads
Steve

 

[Nap]

Nice one Steve ...Total Respect and admiration


Nap

 

[Don]

Had a taxi driver in our small town whos car I used on a monthly basis (airport mostly) so we could chat.
He was with the Guards Armoured Division and they were fighting to get through to Arnhem to help the Paras. All those years later he still could not forgive himself for not being able to get there in time. The fact that he tried was no consulation to Val.
Years after the war he was over at a memorial service and a young Dutch girl gave him her sports medal, just won that day, for his bravery. Val thought it the best medak he ever got.

Don

 

[valiant]

My grandfather was in REME attached to 30 Corps trying to link up with the Airborne Divs, trying to clear the road to Arnhem of wrecked tanks and vehicles so that they could get through. He too, always spoke of the frustration and sheer desperation he felt about not getting there and letting them down. I cant begin to imagine how it felt.

Steve

 

[Helm]

Jumping on the original DZ I believe

 

[1969]

Nice one Steve
Brave men every one of them.
Steve

 

[Helm]

Jumping light this time though Steve
Steve

 

[Helm]

British understatement at it's finest in the vid here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29292319

 

[Helm]

Link to the site http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...la:en-US:official&channel=sb&biw=1920&bih=942
Very touching bit of sculpting seemed fitting to post on the last official day of the Arnhem Battle. Thanks go to Carl who spotted it and sent the info to me
Steve

 

[1969]

Great piece of work and very fitting for today mate

Steve

 

[housecarl]

Thanks for posting Steve.

 

[Ferris]

Impressive work. No painting needed to have impact.

Adrian