LET US tell you about Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM. During the war, he was on board a Blenheim Bomber when the pilot was killed. Ian took over the controls and flew the plan for two hours before landing it safely, saving many lives. The miracle was that Ian never flown a plane! He received a Distinguished Flying Medal for his bravery and went on to fly and fight bravely for the rest of the war. That is, after the RAF ordered him to take flying lessons!
Ian joined many of his colleagues at the Battle of Britain 70th commemorations and the VJ celebrations as well.
Mayor of Thurrock, Ann Cheale represented the borough at the celebrations held at the Purfleet Heritage Museum.
We spoke to Squadron Leader Blair as well as many other heroes that day.
Congratulations go to Museum Curator Alan Gosling and his staff for once again putting on a magnificent ceremony.
