Anniversary of Operation Dynamo

TarJak · 05-25-09, 09:28 PM

The Operation to rescue the British Expeditionary Force from France started on this day in 1940. To all who served

bookworm_020 · 05-26-09, 12:15 AM

A big

to them all!

JALU3 · 05-28-09, 03:08 AM

Are there any surviving sailors and merchant mariners who assisted in the rescue? If so, is there a get together or oral history project that is attempting to preserve their recounts of the event?

Jimbuna · 05-28-09, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JALU3

Are there any surviving sailors and merchant mariners who assisted in the rescue? If so, is there a get together or oral history project that is attempting to preserve their recounts of the event?

My father (still living) took them over and brought them back.

JALU3 · 05-28-09, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

My father (still living) took them over and brought them back.

So he was involved? I am sure he wasn't the only one though, otherwise his back must have hurt, and must've been a strong swimmer. I kid.
But seriously, has he recorded his experiences with an oral history project? As many of his generation continue to die, those are additional historical points of view that will be lost to the sands of time, least they aren't preserved in writing or recording.

Jimbuna · 05-28-09, 09:22 AM

Nope, nothing like that, but I did send Sailor Steve a copy of his ID and shipping credentials once.

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05-28-09, 09:22 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nope, nothing like that, but I did send Sailor Steve a copy of his ID and shipping credentials once. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!