"There are no words with which I can do justice to the aircrew who fought under my command. There is no parallel in warfare to such courage and determination in the face of danger over so prolonged a period. . . it was, moreover, a clear and highly conscious courage, by which the risk was taken with calm forethought. . . it was, furthermore, the courage of the small hours, of men virtually alone, for at his battle-station the airman is virtually alone. It was the courage of men with long-drawn apprehensions of daily 'going over the top'. Such devotion must never be forgotten!" - Sir Arthur Harris, Marshall of the Royal Air Force - Lest we forget!
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