How old are you? (really)

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Winston Churchill to the House of Commons on Aug 20, 1940 during the Battle of Britain.

 

Rich

 

Ah thanks - although in my opinion he was wrong as most people were actively involved in that war (not just the mere few he states) hence wondered if it was from another war era.

[159th_Viper]

Ah thanks - although in my opinion he was wrong as most people were actively involved in that war (not just the mere few he states) hence wondered if it was from another war era.

 

In his speech, Winston Churchill was specifically referring to the Allied aircrews of the RAF when he used the phrase "the Few", whose actions, needless to say, were descisive in deciding the outcome of the Battle of Britain.

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In his speech, Winston Churchill was specifically referring to the Allied aircrews of the RAF when he used the phrase "the Few", whose actions, needless to say, were descisive in deciding the outcome of the Battle of Britain.

 

Ah now I know which book it was andyes it does make sense.

 

Book was 'For Your Freedom And Ours' about Polish RAF crews.

[Olgerd]

29 so far.

[TorwaK]

29 :P

[Andrew_McP]

Im exactly... One sp0nge old.

 

And the great thing for us oldies is that the older you get, the younger we get!

 

Andrew McP

[Rock214]

55 in May in New Zealand

[Majesco]

24 this June

[Depede]

36 - in Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

Still lurking in the forums, but this little "distraction" keeps me from flying much :)

 

http://www.troest.nu/albums/new_nanna/slides/IMG_3474.html - 14 months old and finding everything on my desk very interesting (including the very heavy Cougar)

[Nasder]

I'm turning 24 this April \o/

[blaster454]

Who's a dinosaur? :)

 

There must be somebody here older than I am...anybody? I guess 4.85 Sp0nges is not a bad age :thumbup:

 

And the reflexes do get slower and the aches get stronger and the beer tastes better and...

[Raptor22]

19 :music_whistling:

[hitman]

Im a dinosaur. Thats why Ill never turn 30.

[plug pray]

17. 18 this may.

[luch4]

26. 27 in october.

[Flаnker]

18. 19 In November .

[169th_Bat]

Seeing as you're so old you might be able to remind me who said that quotation in your signature? vaguely recall it from a book I read recently.

 

Thanks

 

Winston Churchill August 1940. Battle of Britain.

[169th_Bat]

Ah thanks - although in my opinion he was wrong as most people were actively involved in that war (not just the mere few he states) hence wondered if it was from another war era.

 

 

WRONG!!!!!!!

 

Ok let me try to give you a very brief History. The "Few" he talks about are the Few RAF fighter Pilots that fought very bravely and heroically against the mass hoards of also very brave and heroic German Luftwaffe Pilots who had, I think a 3:1 advantage over the RAF, hence the "Few". And most people were not involved during this time of the war (1940). Well not in the main anyway. It was just a Germany v Britain situation. ("Britain stood alone" another famous quote). As America had not yet joined. (December 7th 1941) Not forgetting also a small quantity of pilots joining in the fun from various countries around the world to help Britain in her hour of need.

 

Fortunately for the world, the Germans changed tactics from bombing the RAF airfields to bombing London. After studying this part of the war in great depth I firmly believe that this was the biggest turning point in the Second World War and the beginning of Hitlers downfall because his failure in the Battle of Britain created the beginnings of a war on two fronts. Not a very good tactical appreciation of the situation really. Thus, if Germany had achieved its goal of occupying Britain then Hitler would have defeated everyone. The reason why I say this is because if you look at the map of the globe where would we have had the jumping off point for Operation Overlord if Britain had been occupied. How could we have waged a war against Germany and its infrastructure up until this time? And finally how would we have supplied the troops in the North African campaign? Would have been impossible. As is stated in Churchills immortal words "was so much owed, by so many" (everyone on the planet) "to so few" (The RAF pilots) Just my opinion. Sorry I went on a bit eh? I hope this has shed some light.

[Falcon SB]

39 :joystick:

[Вячеслав]

25 , 26 in september .

[cikory]

23, 24 in august

(08.08.1983)

[Ice]

Obviously trying to mess up the average age:)

 

No no you misunderstand. Bat was born in '98 :smartass:

[Андрей_Андреевич]

22

Same old like Tu-154M :) & MiG-23MLD 23-18 ;)

[169th_Bat]

No no you misunderstand. Bat was born in '98 :smartass:

 

Oh sorry did I say I was 98. No no born 98. Thanks Ice. LOL:megalol:

[ФрогФут]

No no you misunderstand. Bat was born in '98 :smartass:

Hmmm, 9 years old?(Or 109?:D )