Wing Commander Guy Gibson; VC; DSO & Bar; DFC & Bar was rightly recognised as a true hero of the second world war and the awards above amply demonstrate his heroism.
However, the Royal Air Force themselves have seen fit to remove the headstone erected at RAF Scampton in memory of his pet Labrador that died on the same night he and his Squadron were carrying out the memorable "Dambusters" raid in the Ruhr valley, and replace it with one that does not refer to the name "Nigger"
For once I actually applaud the RAF for its sensitivity.
However, the Royal Air Force themselves have seen fit to remove the headstone erected at RAF Scampton in memory of his pet Labrador that died on the same night he and his Squadron were carrying out the memorable "Dambusters" raid in the Ruhr valley, and replace it with one that does not refer to the name "Nigger"
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