Our 70 lb furried treat-seeker, her name is Mercedes.

You could send the money directly to the citizens or, hear me out, how about hospitals, doctors, and other HCPs send their bills directly to the government?

... enabled his pilot to evade enemy aircraft on 3 occasions. Sgt Walton displayed great fortitude, determination and devotion to duty, setting a worthy example.

For their actions, that night, both airmen were awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. Lest we forget. #431Sqn #warriorsoftheair

His Rear Gunner, Sergeant William John WALTON, deprived of the use of oxygen and the means of heating, refused to vacate his turret. He suffered intensely on the homeward flight but maintained his vigilance and... 4/

On the return flight, the bomber was intercepted by more fighters but, by his skill, and good judgment, F/S Tinmouth brought his aircraft home without sustaining further damage. On this, his first sortie as captain, this airman displayed a high standard of leadership, courage and determination. 3/

... and sustained damage to the fuselage, the oxygen supply system, the wireless apparatus and other equipment; the intercommunication system was also rendered unserviceable. Undeterred, Flight Sergeant Tinmouth went on to the target and pressed home his attack. 2/

What? That's crazy talk! When the grand jury initially declined to indict on the felony charge, I celebrated with a salami sub of my own - with lettuce, tomato, onions AND mustard... I can still smell it!
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No, it was actually a salami sub.

All were injured on a takeoff accident on July 5, 1944, but sadly F/O Dumville later died of his injuries.

Lest we forget. #431Sqn #warriorsoftheair #wewillrememberthem

Front row L to R: F/Sgt W. Gracie RCAF, F/Eng; P/O I. Klein RCAF, Rear gunner, and P/O L. Barker RCAF, Mid upper gunner.

Shown sitting on the wing are three members of ground crew.

Lest we forget #431Sqn #warriorsoftheair #wewillrememberthem

The rest of the crew escaped with minor injuries.
Back Row: Second from the left standing is F/O G. Philbin. The other three, in no certain order are: F/O A. Brook RCAF, Navigator, F/Sgt T. Lee RCAF, Bomb aimer, and P/O L. Stamp RCAF, Wireless OP. 2/

F/O R. Carter was evading when he and two other aircrew were captured by the Gestapo at Tillberg and murdered on the spot.

Photo graciously supplied by Fred Carter, brother of R. Carter.
Lest we forget. #431Sqn #warriorsoftheair #WeWillRememberThem

Front L to R. T. Masdin RCAF POW, Wireless Op; D. Hattey RCAF POW, Mid upper Gunner; and I. Gould RCAF, Rear Gunner.
Missing from photo is Sgt Ray Kennedy RAF POW, Flight Engineer. 2/