BUY YOUR POPPY! - Aircraft of World War II

ndicki · 11-10-2006, 01:28 AM

Do not forget to buy your Poppy if you are in one of the countries where these are used during the Remembrance period! It is a small gesture, but one which means a great deal, both symbolically, and in real terms.

It is too easy to forget that our Armed Forces continue to serve whether in peacetime or wartime, and that this does not just concern the World Wars.

Bf109_g · 11-10-2006, 02:37 AM

plan_D · 11-10-2006, 05:12 AM

I handed one of our great veterans two pounds for two poppies (one for my g/f too)

Gnomey · 11-10-2006, 06:50 AM

I got mine last week (donated a pound as well).

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 11-10-2006, 08:50 AM

My VFW post gives them away on post. Ofcourse we accept donations as well when we are doing it. It all goes toa good cause.

cheddar cheese · 11-10-2006, 01:25 PM

Already got mine! Trying to convince my girlfriend to buy one but she doesnt want to...tight

Nah she isnt really, she gives to lots of charities, just not this tome for some reason.

Erich · 11-10-2006, 01:30 PM

if you have had the privelage of knowing any veterans then write/call them

here in the states I'll be sending out many emails on the early morning saying THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY !, plus thanking my dad and father-in law and my brother in law whose body is still riddled with shrapnel from Nam

ndicki · 11-10-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheddar cheese

Already got mine! Trying to convince my girlfriend to buy one but she doesnt want to...tight

Nah she isnt really, she gives to lots of charities, just not this tome for some reason.

My wife wears hers with pride - and she's German!

the lancaster kicks ass · 11-10-2006, 03:46 PM

i wear mine with pride too, and always watch the rememberance events on TV...........

cheddar cheese · 11-10-2006, 03:47 PM

Last year I was part of the rememberance - Will probably watch it on TV this year though.

ndicki · 11-11-2006, 04:07 AM

in a few minutes, I have to get my kit together and drive off to Paris Notre Dame Cathedral for the annual British Remembrance Ceremony - Ambassadors, Military Attachés, etc, etc, and me.

I'm flag-bearer for the Paris Branch of the Aircrews Association, in memory of my late Father, an ex-Bomber pilot, and more to the point, those others who did not come back. Then tomorrow, I have to organize "accessories" for the Anglican Church in Fontainebleau; we have an ammo box full of sand in front of the altar, and those who wish to come up and plant poppy crosses in the sand. Standing behind the box, is a reversed Lee Enfield NoI MkIII, as you imagine on a grave, with its bayonet planted in the ground. Rarely ever done in reality, but the symbolism is high.

the lancaster kicks ass · 11-12-2006, 03:11 PM

Britain's oldest man, a battle of Jutland survivor at 110 was in France for the ceremonies today.........

Emac44 · 11-12-2006, 04:49 PM

Age shall not weary them or the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morn.
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget

Emac44 · 11-12-2006, 05:01 PM

The legend continues in this country lanc of the brave ANZAC's who stormed the shores of Gallipoli and to go from there to The Middle East and fields of France and Flanders. Our last World War One veteran pased away 2 years ago he will be sadly missed and the ranks of our World War 2 veterans is thinning each ANZAC Day. But the spirit of ANZAC still survives today. With veterans who served in Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam Gulf Wars Afghanistan and peacekeepers who served in Somalia Bouganville East Timor Rwanda and many other places taking the place to march for their ANZAC forefathers. Yes i do buy the POPPY just to give my respect to those who served including my own Father and several other members of my family who have served in the Australian Military. The money here goes to Legacy and Legacy is a charity organisztion set up for war widows and family who have lost a relative in war or in peace keeping duties overseas. The Last Post was played at 1100 hours on the 11th November 2006 yet again for all who have served

11-10-2006, 02:37 AM	#2
Bf109_g Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 634	__________________

11-10-2006, 05:12 AM	#3
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	I handed one of our great veterans two pounds for two poppies (one for my g/f too) __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

11-10-2006, 06:50 AM	#4
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 16,500	I got mine last week (donated a pound as well). __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

11-10-2006, 08:50 AM	#5
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,063	My VFW post gives them away on post. Ofcourse we accept donations as well when we are doing it. It all goes toa good cause. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

11-10-2006, 01:30 PM	#7
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 11,107	if you have had the privelage of knowing any veterans then write/call them here in the states I'll be sending out many emails on the early morning saying THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY !, plus thanking my dad and father-in law and my brother in law whose body is still riddled with shrapnel from Nam __________________ Rip it up !

11-10-2006, 01:25 PM	#6
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Already got mine! Trying to convince my girlfriend to buy one but she doesnt want to...tight Nah she isnt really, she gives to lots of charities, just not this tome for some reason.

11-10-2006, 03:46 PM	#9
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	i wear mine with pride too, and always watch the rememberance events on TV........... __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

11-10-2006, 03:47 PM	#10
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Last year I was part of the rememberance - Will probably watch it on TV this year though.

11-11-2006, 04:07 AM	#11
ndicki Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 777	in a few minutes, I have to get my kit together and drive off to Paris Notre Dame Cathedral for the annual British Remembrance Ceremony - Ambassadors, Military Attachés, etc, etc, and me. I'm flag-bearer for the Paris Branch of the Aircrews Association, in memory of my late Father, an ex-Bomber pilot, and more to the point, those others who did not come back. Then tomorrow, I have to organize "accessories" for the Anglican Church in Fontainebleau; we have an ammo box full of sand in front of the altar, and those who wish to come up and plant poppy crosses in the sand. Standing behind the box, is a reversed Lee Enfield NoI MkIII, as you imagine on a grave, with its bayonet planted in the ground. Rarely ever done in reality, but the symbolism is high. __________________ BATTLE OF FRANCE PROJECT for Combat Flight Simulator 3

11-12-2006, 03:11 PM	#12
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,945	Britain's oldest man, a battle of Jutland survivor at 110 was in France for the ceremonies today......... __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

11-12-2006, 04:49 PM	#13
Emac44 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane Queensland Posts: 1,581	Age shall not weary them or the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morn. We will remember them. Lest We Forget

11-12-2006, 05:01 PM	#14
Emac44 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane Queensland Posts: 1,581	The legend continues in this country lanc of the brave ANZAC's who stormed the shores of Gallipoli and to go from there to The Middle East and fields of France and Flanders. Our last World War One veteran pased away 2 years ago he will be sadly missed and the ranks of our World War 2 veterans is thinning each ANZAC Day. But the spirit of ANZAC still survives today. With veterans who served in Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam Gulf Wars Afghanistan and peacekeepers who served in Somalia Bouganville East Timor Rwanda and many other places taking the place to march for their ANZAC forefathers. Yes i do buy the POPPY just to give my respect to those who served including my own Father and several other members of my family who have served in the Australian Military. The money here goes to Legacy and Legacy is a charity organisztion set up for war widows and family who have lost a relative in war or in peace keeping duties overseas. The Last Post was played at 1100 hours on the 11th November 2006 yet again for all who have served

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