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Made-for-TV drama documentary based on the life of British fighter pilot Geoffrey Wellum (Sam Heughan). As a teenager, Geoffrey became a member of the

Geoffrey Wellum, who was just 18 when he joined the RAF in August 1939, died at his home in Cornwall on Wednesday evening. 6. Geoffrey Wellum DFC, the youngest Spitfire pilot to fight in the Geoffrey Wellum married Grace Christian in September 1943. The marriage was later dissolved. Their son and daughter survive him and a second daughter predeceased him. Geoffrey Wellum, born August 4 1921, died July 18 2018 SY 2018-08-16 Jeffrey Wellum is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Jeffrey Wellum and others you may know.

Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum was just 18 when he joined the RAF in August 1939, making him the youngest Spitfire pilot to fly in the Battle of Britain. On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, let’s take a closer look. It was with great pleasure that we met this gentle man in his local pub in Mullion and shake his hand, a kiss for my wife and daughter. As a nation we must never forget the sacrifice men like Geoffrey made for, some the ultimate sacrifice. A sad loss. From one of the many to one of the few. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

As a woman, I though this would probably be a 'boys own' telling. Not so, Geoffrey Wellum told it as it was and how dreadful war is. Romance played its part, but

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Geoffrey Wellum is one of only four WW2 spitfire pilots still living. He tells his story As a woman, I though this would probably be a 'boys own' telling. Not so

His business had failed, his marriage was coming to an end and he had recently lost his house. 2018-07-22 2015-09-15 2002-01-01 Pilot Officer 'Boy' Geoffrey Wellum, with 92 Squadron, thought that waiting for the phone call to 'scramble' into action was purgatory, with one eye constantly flickering to the telephone. Born in Walthamstow, on the eastern edge of London, Geoffrey was the only child of Percy, who managed an off-licence, and his wife, Edith. It’s remarkable to see what Geoffrey Wellum and his contemporaries did in their teens. I wish he would have spent a bit more time on his events after leaving 92 Squadron.

In the early 1970s Geoffrey Wellum was at a very low ebb. His business had failed, his marriage was coming to an end and he had recently lost his house. In Memoriam, Geoffrey Wellum « The Second Part of my attack on Marijuana Legalisation | Main | I hate his cheesy hits, but I’ve just joined the Cliff Richard fan club after his court victory » Geoffrey Wellum DFC, enjoying a joke with the Prince of Wales during a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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Born in Walthamstow, on the eastern edge of London, Geoffrey was the only child of Percy, who managed an off-licence, and his wife, Edith. It’s remarkable to see what Geoffrey Wellum and his contemporaries did in their teens. I wish he would have spent a bit more time on his events after leaving 92 Squadron. James Holland interviews Geoffrey Wellum DFC. 25th March 2014 / in History Hub, Writing / by James Holland. Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC (aged 93) is a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot and author.

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Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum was just 18 when he joined the RAF in August 1939, making him the youngest Spitfire pilot to fly in the Battle of Britain. On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, let’s take a closer look.

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