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RIP to a real one. John Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot has sadly passed away. And his war service history is crackers beyond belief. From Dublin, it's enough to make you believe in both the luck and brilliance of the Irish.

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The last surviving Battle of Britain Pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC, passes away
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the age of 105. Paddy Hemingway, one of a number known as ‘...
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March 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM