Hello from Philadelphia

Discussion in 'User Introductions' started by Jba45ww2, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. Jba45ww2

    Jba45ww2 Well-Known Member

    Hello, my name is John and I am 58 years old. My father served in the Navy in WW2 and was severely wounded and unfortunately passed away at a very early age. I started having an interest in WW2 at a very early age to try to have a connection/understating of my father

    I have been collecting memorabilia now for about 40 years with a strong interest in BOB. My heroes growing up were those brave pilots who flew the Spitfires and Hurricanes and continues to this day. Trying to read every book on Douglas Bader and Johnnie Johnson. I also collect limited edition aviation art which again is strongly represented with BOB and RAF. Robert Taylor is my favorite artist and shows by how many prints are hanging on my walls

    I have recently retired but in my former work life spent a lot of time in the UK. I was based out of London and my daughter was living in Southampton. My weekends were spent trying to find old airfields and trying to find every museum possible.

    I am extremely excited to tour through your forum. I am especially interested in your POW Forum since I have grouping of a British officer that was taken prisoner by the Japanese in the beginning of the war. Looking forward to hearing from others.
     
  2. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Welcome aboard John, enjoy the forum, I'm sure there will be plenty to interest you on here.
     
  3. 51highland

    51highland Very Senior Member

    Welcome and enjoy.!!!
     
  4. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Welcome to the forum.
    Sounds like you'll fit in just fine on here.
     
  5. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    Welcome to the forum
     

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