RIP Richard Todd

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RIP Richard Todd Dec 5, 2009 2:09:32 GMT 12

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Richard Todd OBE 1919-2009. Famous for his role as Guy Gibson in 'The Dambusters' movie actor Richard Todd died at home in his sleep peacefully on Thursday. He also featured in 'The Longest Day' and served as a paratrooper during the D-day Invasion.

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6725831/Richard-Todd-star-of-The-Dam-Busters-dies.html

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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 62,314	RIP Richard Todd Dec 5, 2009 7:59:37 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2009 7:59:37 GMT 12 Very sad, he was a really great actor. He was also a genuine aviation enthusiast I believe and had a bit to do with the Lancaster that later became Just Jane back when it was flying in the UK.
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shorty Air Commodore Posts: 4,251	RIP Richard Todd Dec 5, 2009 8:08:34 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shorty on Dec 5, 2009 8:08:34 GMT 12 A bit about his exploits at Pegasus Bridge www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/333151/D-Day-hero-Richard-Todd-goes-back-to-Normandy-for-anniversary-of-landings.html
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flyjoe180 Air Commodore Posts: 9,210	RIP Richard Todd Dec 5, 2009 8:08:49 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 5, 2009 8:08:49 GMT 12 Todd also narrated numerous documentaries concerning the RAF as well as airshows, including Farnborough.
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