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Wartime airman remembers burns surgeon on 80th anniversary of support society

Wartime airman remembers burns surgeon on 80th anniversary of support society Thomas Hornall © Provided by Evening Standard Jim Marshall One of the few remaining members of a club for seriously burned Second World War airmen has remembered the pioneering surgeon who rebuilt his life – 80 years after the formation of the trailblazing society. The Guinea Pig Club was established on July 20 1941 to support young airmen with devastating injuries, taking its name from the experimental treatment they received. Injured men contributed to the development of plastic surgery after going under the knife in the early days of the pioneering procedures, and they also challenged the existing perception that disabilities were life-limiting and went on to mentor other burns victims.

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Woman to cycle 56 miles with daughter on tandem for charity

Calgary police officer cycles in support of military families

  CALGARY -- A long-time Calgary police officer and former member of the Royal Air Force has put his body to the test in an effort to raise funds for military families and veterans in need. Ian McCaughtrie set off Saturday morning and completed a 90-kilometre bike ride back and forth from the Bomber Museum in Nanton to Chain Lakes Provincial Park. The ride is meant to honour the 78th anniversary of what’s known as the Dambuster Raid or Operation Chastise when Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron used a purpose-built “bouncing bomb” to carry out an attack on German Dams.

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Boy, seven, becomes one of the youngest pilots in Britain

Jacob Newson, seven, from Leeds, has completed his first ever flying lesson He is now one of the youngest pilots in UK after flying a Piper PA-28 Cherokee Jacob decided to do the lesson after losing his mother Andrea, 49, to cancer His father Andrew, 53, faced his own fear of flying so his son could do the lesson The father and son are also climbing Yorkshire's highest peaks to raise money

Tiger Moth squadron flies 'missing man' formation over York on day of Duke's funeral

Retired jet pilot's memoirs a sell-out success

After his story was featured in the D&S Times, helped by some gentle persuasion from a friend and having increased time at home during lockdown, Squadron Leader Peter Odling was finally persuaded to write his memoirs. Entitled Higher and Higher – A Vulcan Pilot’s Story, Peter Odling’s account of his life in the RAF will probably never be matched. Starting as a 14-year-old air cadet, he flew as a jet trainee at Middleton St George, and was later a flying instructor at Leeming, with much of his career spent as the captain of a nuclear-armed Vulcan bomber. During his time in the RAF and in retirement he amassed more than 4,500 flying hours, the equivalent to spending six months constantly in the air. He flew 14 different types of aircraft, ranging from a Meteor Jet which he flew solo at 18 to Vulcan V bombers; even breaking the sound barrier in a Hawker Hunter.

In memoriam: Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week

Death notices:  Anna Reid Aged 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 15th of February at her home in Beaconsfield. Much loved mother of Alan and daughter in law Alison, dear sister and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Jane Isobel Marion Oury Died peacefully on 5th February 2021 aged 81 years. Funeral service to be held in the Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham on Monday, 1st March. Family flowers only please but donations, if wished, to Speen Helping Hospices or Medical Detection Dogs c/o Wright Funeral Services, 106 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 0BE.

Access flying high after being signed up by the RAF Benevolent Fund

Creative and digital experience agency Access has been recruited by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund to help the charity meet the growing need of people requiring support within the RAF Family. The appointment follows a four-way competitive pitch process.