I was saddened today to hear that the final D-Day pathfinder pilot, David Hamilton (bottom right, kneeling) has passed away aged 102. David piloted an aircraft carrying a pathfinder team of the 507th PIR to DZ-T on D-Day. A lovely guy with a great memory. RIP David.

Thankfully the field, known locally as the Warfield, where the American camp and subsequent POW camp was located has not yet been turned into a housing estate as proposed, and I could see no evidence that it is planned.

Today I was over in Scraptoft in Leicester, so took the opportunity to take my eldest daughter to the memorial I built in 2013 in memory of the 325th GIR, camped in Scraptoft from February 1944, and the 504th PIR, camped a few miles away in Evington from April 1944.

I am thinking of writing a novel based on a (true) story from WWII. Am I mad?

Congratulations @agrbez.bsky.social and Hans!

Breathtaking Spectacle Vol.1 is superb and I cannot wait to get my hands on Vol.2 parts 1 and 2 soon.

I understand Vol.1 is also being reprinted, which is ace.

I received word this morning that the first copies of Vol 2 have fallen through the letter box at the publishers in Holland. Well, actually, with this one it would be more appropriate to say brought in through the loading door. For clarity, again, this Volume has been printed as two books, each /1

Heads up! Gliders incoming... 24 March 2025 is the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity. The major Allied Airborne Operation was mounted to secure a bridgehead over the Rhine. I will be speaking about varsity at 3 locations in March 25. @armyflying @BofBBunker @EssexRecordOffice

Not listened to this yet, but I adore the Hustler, what an awesome looking aircraft. Will have this on the schedule for next week and urge you all to check it out.

I dare say there are a lot of aviation enthusiasts among my new followers so I would urge all to follow @damcasterspod.com which has some incredible and diverse aviation themed content from the passionate #avgeek Matt Bone

Ah its starting to feel more like home with one of Stephens DDay from above threads.

Well, Vol 2 is finally going to be released. Lots of hard work has gone into this book, and it was delayed several times, but here we go. Much like the re-release of Vol 1, due to page count it will be printed as two books, with a total of 1,088 pages and 1,500 mostly unpublished wartime pics.

On this #RemembranceDay as with all others, my thoughts turn to my great, great uncle, Victor Ricketts, who was killed in 1942 flying a Mosquito with 1 PRU. Thoughts also with his co-pilot, George Lukmanov.

The IX Troop Carrier Command carried far more than the Airborne in #WW2. Fuel, food and ammo were regular cargo in the back of the IXth C-47s.

Join us as @agrbez.bsky.social tells us just how vital a role the IX TCC played in the logistics of the Normandy campaign.

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There is far more to the IX Troop Carrier Command than just D-Day and Market Garden.

Join us as @agrbez.bsky.social takes us through the incredible operations of the IX TCC in 1944 that you might not have heard about and one you likely have!

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Hello! Let's see what this is all about then. Is it going to be like old twitter before the berk got his hands on it?