From the 1973 Thames Television documentary ‘World at War’ Episode 12 ‘Whirlwind’
William Reid VC, RAF Bomber Command. His brief account of winning the Victoria Cross
From the 1973 Thames Television documentary ‘World at War’ Episode 12 ‘Whirlwind’
Alan Malcher 
An awe inspiring story.
I remember seeing this on TV when I was in my teens.
However in fairness I had to really pay close attention to what Mr. Reid was saying because of
his exceptionally thick Scot’s accent!
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Thank you for all your posts, sir. Every single one is humbling. Especially this latest one of William Reid VC. I have seen this on “World At War” many times yet it still leaves me so in awe of William Reid’s humility and so proud of that generation, and sad of how so few today even bother to remember.
I was honoured to have known an Auxiliary Unit Patrol Leader and later Group Leader who was exactly that same humble and gentle character as Bill Reid. Wonderful men !
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Thank you Michael, much appreciated
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Hi Alan,Just wanted to say thanks for your many interesting posts, some fascinating and truly heroic stories. Best regardsJoe Poraj-Wilczynski+232 99 517840
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Thank you, Joe. Much appreciated
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With all due respect to Mr. Reid of course.
A genuine hero in all ways.
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hi, for your information, my research continues a presentation will be held at Blackpool in next few weeks. regards Stephen.
Sent from Stephen Simpson. ________________________________
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