SPITFIRE SHOT DOWN OVER THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
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Interviewee name: William Walker
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Flt Lt William Walker was called to full time service in September 1939 and joined 616 Squadron at Lakenfield Aerodrome. Here he tells the amazing story of being shot down in his Spitfire by a Messerschmidt over the English Channel - and surviving!
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SPITFIRE SHOT DOWN OVER THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Flt Lt William Walker was called to full time service in September 1939 and joined 616 Squadron at Lakenfield Aerodrome. Here he tells the amazing story of being shot down in his Spitfire by a Messe
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4 Comments so far
from David Bush 2010-04-04 18:42:31
What a guy, notice how he plays down his own personal suffering and fears. These are the people who our children should know and aspire to become not the selfish plastic celebrities we have paraded before us in the daily media. Men like this made our once great nation and should be honoured.
from Mike Leveridge 2010-04-01 12:53:34
Great footage. Reminds us all of the risks taken by young men for this country. Not that anyone should need reminding. Brilliant.
from Dave Horner 2010-04-01 11:29:22
What a fantastic story, and what a souviner.
from Stuart Prebble 2009-03-28 05:55:16
I could sit and listen to this man for ever. What a delightful bloke. And well worth waiting to the end for the surprise - and to see what a handsome fella he was. Great story.
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