Bad news.

Saga Lout · 8th December 2022, 06:56

The legend Johnny Johnson has left us, the last of the UK Dambusters.

FLYING BANANA · 8th December 2022, 06:57

It is with heavy heart that we have learnt that Johnny Johnson passed away peacefully in his sleep tonight with his family. It was for him and his colleagues we started Save Scampton in 2018, as he said "Close RAF Scampton Never, never, never" Blue skies Sir we fight on for you.

planenut · 8th December 2022, 07:42

That's sad news, a gent! His crew had to go round ten times to get their run right in the dams raid. What with that and his work in teaching after his R.A.F. service he has inspired so many. Passing after his 101st birthday he certainly has been an achiever. R.I.P. Johnny.

stevestrat · 8th December 2022, 08:23

The term hero has little value today, bandied around too often but he was a true hero, a were all those who took part in the dams raids.

When I was in the Air Cadets (many years ago!) summer camp one year was at Scampton.

KWIL · 8th December 2022, 08:33

RIP Johnny.

You have joined the 55,573 of your fellow Bomber Command crew members who did not make it back.

VVC-Geeza · 8th December 2022, 08:36

He was always so engaging to listen to,so modest yet a steely determination in his words.
As Steve said,he embodied the true meaning of the word hero.And most importantly he lived a long life to tell the tale.

rab60bit · 8th December 2022, 16:41

A very sad 'milestone' indeed. They definitely were made of different stuff in the 40's, going up mission after mission in the certain knowledge that the odds of returning were substantially less than evens took a good deal of character and yes, bravery.
A life well lived, RIP

VVC-Geeza · 8th December 2022, 18:09

Just watched a report about him on the local TV news.He became a school teacher in Newark Notts after the war and last revisited the school in 2017 where he received a rousing reception from the children.

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,571 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	The term hero has little value today, bandied around too often but he was a true hero, a were all those who took part in the dams raids. When I was in the Air Cadets (many years ago!) summer camp one year was at Scampton. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,810 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	He was always so engaging to listen to,so modest yet a steely determination in his words. As Steve said,he embodied the true meaning of the word hero.And most importantly he lived a long life to tell the tale. __________________

8th December 2022, 18:09	#8
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,810 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Just watched a report about him on the local TV news.He became a school teacher in Newark Notts after the war and last revisited the school in 2017 where he received a rousing reception from the children. __________________

8th December 2022, 07:42	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 7,006 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That's sad news, a gent! His crew had to go round ten times to get their run right in the dams raid. What with that and his work in teaching after his R.A.F. service he has inspired so many. Passing after his 101st birthday he certainly has been an achiever. R.I.P. Johnny.

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,964 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	RIP Johnny. You have joined the 55,573 of your fellow Bomber Command crew members who did not make it back.

8th December 2022, 16:41	#7
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	A very sad 'milestone' indeed. They definitely were made of different stuff in the 40's, going up mission after mission in the certain knowledge that the odds of returning were substantially less than evens took a good deal of character and yes, bravery. A life well lived, RIP