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Hey Richie how about this?


Lt. Pat Glover of the WW2 British Airborne forces had a pet Chicken called Myrtle. Nothing unusual about that you might think, but, as this short film illustrates, Myrtle was no ordinary bird. Having completed Glover's training jumps (in a bag on his shoulder) Myrtle gained her prized Jump wings and was christened 'Myrtle the Parachicken' by her fellow Paratroopers.

Come Operation 'Market Garden' Glover and Mrytle went into action but for Myrtle it was to be a jump too many. She ended up dead in the thick of the fighting, "Game to the last " as Glover's batman said at the time.

Read more about Myrtle in Cornelius Ryan's excellent 'A bridge too far' book or watch the excellent film of the same name (which I happily credit for a few seconds of aerial footage and can't recommend enough for a more rounded view of the subject) to see her on the big screen. She's only there for a moment, as the camera tracks past excellent Brit actor Alun Armstrong on his way to the DZ aboard his Dakota.

Here's to you Myrtle!
 
Helm said:
Hey Richie how about this?


Lt. Pat Glover of the WW2 British Airborne forces had a pet Chicken called Myrtle. Nothing unusual about that you might think, but, as this short film illustrates, Myrtle was no ordinary bird. Having completed Glover's training jumps (in a bag on his shoulder) Myrtle gained her prized Jump wings and was christened 'Myrtle the Parachicken' by her fellow Paratroopers.

Come Operation 'Market Garden' Glover and Mrytle went into action but for Myrtle it was to be a jump too many. She ended up dead in the thick of the fighting, "Game to the last " as Glover's batman said at the time.

Read more about Myrtle in Cornelius Ryan's excellent 'A bridge too far' book or watch the excellent film of the same name (which I happily credit for a few seconds of aerial footage and can't recommend enough for a more rounded view of the subject) to see her on the big screen. She's only there for a moment, as the camera tracks past excellent Brit actor Alun Armstrong on his way to the DZ aboard his Dakota.

Here's to you Myrtle!
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Hi Steve,
Yes it would be lovely to see............but must have stuffing and vegetables:ROFLMAO:, all other animal requests please feel free to pm Gaudin.
cheers
Richie
 
Dear all!
Thank you for overwhelming response with excellent suggestions. My inbox is currently full and I am in the process of opening 3 additional accounts and interviewing individuals for a position of personal assistant to allow timely responses to all wonderful ideas.

Meanwhile we had to resort to an installation of a whiteboard in Richie's kitchen where all suggestions can be added interim - so feel free to pop in (and he will make you a cuppa).

Many thanks
G
 
Well here he is and an outstanding job again by the very talented Dimitry - a.k.a. Gaudin. Love him, he has such attitude and looks so hard and menacing.(y)
cheers
Richie
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