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Header image: George Dunn DFC LdH at the RAF Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London.

The BBMF was deeply saddened to learn of the death of George Dunn DFC LdH on 28th April at the remarkable age of 103. George was a great friend of the BBMF, a regular visitor to Coningsby and a frequent attendee at the Flight’s social functions. He attended the BBMF End of Season Guest Nights right up to October 2025. He was also regularly visited at or near his home by members of the BBMF. We felt we should acknowledge his passing and the amazing life he led in this Club newsletter.

Header image: The newly refurbished BBMF briefing room. (Photo: Clive Rowley)

The briefing room in the BBMF headquarters at RAF Coningsby has recently been completely refurbished by ‘self-help’ DIY with the funding provided by the RAF Memorial Flight Official Club. The briefing room is used to brief all the pilots and crews flying BBMF sorties, for ground training sessions and other general Flight briefings. It is, therefore, an important part of the BBMF operations.

Header image: George Morley Fidler

For over eight decades RAF fighter pilot Squadron Leader George Morley Fidler has lain buried in the fields of France, strapped to his seat in the cockpit of his wrecked Hurricane, lost but not forgotten. He was shot down by a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 109 86 years ago this month, on 19th May 1940, during the Battle of France.