Procopius Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 “I have always loved England. But now I am in love with England. What a people! What a chance! The whole of Europe humiliated except for us. And the chance that by our stubbornness we shall give victory to the world.” — Harold Nicolson, diary entry for 31 July 1940 1. Procopius 2. PaulR 3. Robvulcan 4. Stew Dapple 5. Arniec 6. mackem01 7. Atom.uk 8. JohnT 9. Wez 10. Erwin 11. Bobster 12. kwaterous 13. Rick Brown 14. Mish 15. hgbn 16. Black Knight 17. Enzo Matrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I feel it's a little presumptuous of me, an American, to be sole host of what I think is kind of an important potential GB. Would some kind person be willing to co-host with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I feel it's a little presumptuous of me, an American, to be sole host of what I think is kind of an important potential GB. Would some kind person be willing to co-host with me? I will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 If nobody more knowledgeably on this subject volunteers, I can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Can there be three hosts? A pleasantly international GB, just like the RAF in 1940! (I'll say I'm Canadian.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 A pleasantly international GB, just like the RAF in 1940! (I'll say I'm Canadian.) There were a number of Americans in the RAF during the Battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 There were a number of Americans in the RAF during the Battle. Oh, I know -- every year around September we get a new book with a subtitle like "The Epic True Tale of the Americans Who Saved Britain And Taught the Royal Air Force How to Fight" or some such nonsense over here -- but I was making a joke about how many Americans enlisted in the RCAF claiming to be Canadian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well thats me in Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I was making a joke about how many Americans enlisted in the RCAF claiming to be Canadian. Wasn't it illegal under US law for an American to enlist in the armed forces of another country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 “If it is thought best for France in her agony that her Army should capitulate, let there be no hesitation on our account, because whatever you may do we shall fight on forever and ever and ever.” — Winston Churchill to Paul Reynaud, 13 June 1940 1. Procopius (co-host) 2. PaulR 3. Robvulcan 4. Stew Dapple 5. Arniec 6. mackem01 7. Atom.uk 8. JohnT 9. Wez 10. Erwin 11. Bobster 12. kwaterous 13. Rick Brown 14. Mish 15. hgbn (co-host) 16. Black Knight 17. Enzo Matrix (co-host) 18. wellzy Wasn't it illegal under US law for an American to enlist in the armed forces of another country? Yep, the Neutrality Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Can there be three hosts? A pleasantly international GB, just like the RAF in 1940! (I'll say I'm Canadian.) Not a problem to have three host, especialy if this GB was to prove to be popular Edited January 30, 2014 by Mish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not a problem to have three host, especialy if this GB was to prove to be popular Oh, I have a feeling that it will... Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I hope so, I'm honestly a little surprised interest is so low as of yet. I suppose it's my personality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I hope so, I'm honestly a little surprised interest is so low as of yet. I suppose it's my personality. Yeah that will be it mate. I suspect it has more to do with the fact that it will be in 2015 and most folks haven't even got used to writing 2014 for the date yet - I predict you will find yourself pretty busy as it draws nearer Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Perhaps a little sig line advertising will help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ooh that's nice Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Count me in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 "After being shot down, I was in Ashford Hospital, Kent. Another inmate was Squadron Leader John Badger DFC of 43 Squadron. He had landed on an upturned branch after bailing out. His pelvis was split apart and there was nothing that could be done, but, during the whole time until he died, he laughed and joked with the nurses and visitors as though his life expectancy was for ever." -- George Welford, 607 (County of Durham) Squadron 1. Procopius (co-host) 2. PaulR 3. Robvulcan 4. Stew Dapple 5. Arniec 6. mackem01 7. Atom.uk 8. JohnT 9. Wez 10. Erwin 11. Bobster 12. kwaterous 13. Rick Brown 14. Mish 15. hgbn (co-host) 16. Black Knight 17. Enzo Matrix (co-host) 18. wellzy 19. JackG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What time line will we be working to Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What time line will we be working to I propose 10th July to 31st October 1940. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 ooh ooh yep me too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 You can count me in in this one...couple of Hurricanes, no doubt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I propose 10th July to 31st October 1940. I've just realised that's pretty much the length of a GB these days. Could we put in a special request for the GB to run from Sat 11 July 2015 to Sunday 31 October 2015? Edited January 31, 2014 by Enzo Matrix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 "I remember coming on for a night shift and seeing a great glow in the south-east, like the biggest sunset you ever saw, and we said to the guard, 'What's that?' and he said, 'Oh, that's London burning.' That was the first time, really, that I felt it in the pit of my stomach." -- Jean Mills, WAAF plotter at Duxford 1. Procopius (co-host) 2. PaulR 3. Robvulcan 4. Stew Dapple 5. Arniec 6. mackem01 7. Atom.uk 8. JohnT 9. Wez 10. Erwin 11. Bobster 12. kwaterous 13. Rick Brown 14. Mish 15. hgbn (co-host) 16. Black Knight 17. Enzo Matrix (co-host) 18. wellzy 19. JackG 20. dazdot 21. AndyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I propose 10th July to 31st October 1940. Those are the accepted dated of the BoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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