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Thanks Rodger,

I thought so too and feel an unexpected sense of loss.

I never met him but saw him in person several times at various events.

Not surprising given that there were apparently over 22,000 of them.

Definitely one of the old school, something that is often not understood,

but whether understood or not, it is worthy of respect.

 

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I agree with that sentiment.   He always had a glint in his eye - and old school is right.  One of the last of a generation that earned every ounce of well deserved trust and respect.    Rest well...

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And he wasn't going to lie down when told his jokes and cheeky comments had offended some snowflake somewhere. Need more people in public life with his attitude to counter the increasing power of the wowsers. 

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I vaguely recollect a story, of when the Queen and Prince Philip visited Iran during 1961 that Prince Philip was taken to visit a high school. He expressed surprise when he heard some students were learning Hebrew. He was told by the Headmaster that they always conduct classes in the language of their potential enemies.

Prince Philip promptly responded "I hope you are not teaching them English". :)

 

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1 hour ago, VH-KDK said:

A great man who did so much for his country and The Commonwealth.

Not only for those countries, but also for those he fought against in the war, and then supported their return into the democratic community.

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A very fine and distinguished Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force.

I saw him close up on parade in Adelaide, when he toured Australia, in his own right, for the 50th RAAF Anniversary during March 1971.

I wonder who will become the Marshal now?

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