Subdeacon Joe Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Revealed: Daring RAF pilot who risked his life to fly down Champs-Elysees at tree-top height to drape the Arc de Triomphe with a giant tricolour at the height of Nazi occupation to keep French hope alive Wing Commander Ken Gatward managed the 'impossible feat' of flying his Bristol Beaufighter down the Champs-Elysees at 30ft before dropping the French Tricolour over the Arc de Triomphe. The daring act was a symbol of hope to the occupied French as the Arc honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. The British pilot then headed towards the Gestapo headquarters which he littered with 20mm shells - helping to boost morale in Paris when it was most needed. Jolly well done, eh whot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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