Tributes to 93-year-old Cleethorpes Dambuster
TOMORROW we pay tribute to a 93-year-old Cleethorpes man who flew with the Dambusters and in the Battle of Britain.
Warrant Officer Rowland Smith - known to all as Ron - was just 19 when he joined the Air Force as a rear gunner, or Tail End Charlie, which was one of the most dangerous roles in the Force.
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Warrant officer Rowland Smith
Paying tribute to him in tomorrow's paper, his nephew Peter Pounds recounts some of his stories from the Second World War, while Pathe footage from the time will be posted here at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk.
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4 Comments
by kittycloe
Saturday, March 16 2013, 9:28AM
“Rest well your duty is done, Thank you
Proud son of a BOMBER BOY”
by kittycloe
Saturday, March 16 2013, 9:28AM
“Rest well your duty is done, Thank you
Proud son of a BOMBER BOY”
by kittycloe
Saturday, March 16 2013, 9:27AM
“Rest well your duty is done, Thank you
Proud son of a BOMBER BOY”
by SaraWilks
Saturday, March 16 2013, 2:00AM
“Without brave men and woman like Ron we wouldn't have the freedom we enjoy today. Condolences to Ron's family.”