Guy Martin and D Day

[John Arton]

Anyone watch Guy Martin's D Day parachute drop on Chanel 4 last night. He is a ex motorcycle professional rider and a speed freak. He has already rebuilt his own spitfire and has wanted to be part of the 75th D Day landings celebration by taking part in the parachute drop. He was in the process of assisting in the restoration of a DC3 from which he hoped to take part in the celebrations with. He undertook training with the army on their para's course in order to be able to take part in the drop. There was a number of interesting interviews with para's etc who were there on the day.
There were some interesting reveals such as the Horsa clickers were actually reattached to their towing plane after they had landed and discharged their equipment . This was done by someone holding the tow rope up in the air whilst the towing plane, with a hook hanging below it flew low over the glider on the ground with the hook catching to tow rope and towing the glider back to the U.K.
Very interesting 2 hour program.
Rgds
J.A.

[Bill Cameron]

I really enjoyed this program, Guy Martin, is a wonderful guy in my opinion

[John F Collier]

Agree Bill, he’s a brilliant presenter with a great personality.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Missed this, much of the last few days spent visiting at hospital plus
my own appointment cancelled last minute and more, would appreciate
any more info / links etc.

Regards, Keith.

[John Arton]

Keith
Should be on catch-up on All4.
Rgds
J.A.

[John F Collier]

A little bit more Kieth, the same Guy Martin program is on tonight on channel 47 at 21:00, cheers




















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[Keith at Tregenna]

Cannot thank you all enough.

All set here to watch it tonight.

Keith.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Mission accomplished, again thanks all.

K.