Air Cdre Pete Brothers, 1917-2008

[C]

It's been announced this afternoon, that Air Commodore Pete Brothers, possibly one of the most recognisable faces of the Battle of Britain, passed away on the 18th December.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/3884594/Air-Commodore-Pete-Brothers.html

[ozzy72]

Sad news, but 91 is an incredible innings in a life lived to the full.

[beaky]

They don't make 'em like that anymore... very sad to see these old warriors pass on.  :'(

But yes, he was lucky to have lived so long, considering the odds. And he made the most of it.  :)