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South Cerney RAF veteran turns 102

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Eric Downs was born in Bermondsey and grew up in Lewisham during the Blitz. He joined the Royal Air Force at 18-years-old and was sent to the US for pilot training. Mr Downs was supposed to join the Bomber Command to fly a new aircraft called the Mosquito but because a production delay he became a flying instructor instead.

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South Cerney RAF veteran turns 102

A SOUTH Cerney RAF veteran celebrated a huge milestone over the weekend.

·Stroud, United Kingdom
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Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard broke the news in Stroud, United Kingdom on Monday, September 25, 2023.
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