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When the news was received that Sergeant J. H. Rank, pilot of an RAF Bomber
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When the news was received that Sergeant J. H. Rank, pilot of an RAF Bomber
When the news was received that Sergeant J. H. Rank, pilot of an RAF
Bomber, had seen awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, he was invited round to the officers mess to sign his name on the ceiling. It is a custom at this RAF Bomber station that when awards are made, the recipients climb to the ceiling to add their names to the already distinguished list and before coming down again, they must drink a pint of beer.
Picture shows: Sergeant Rank writing his name on the ceiling of the Officers mess.
June 1943
Official
Reach PLC
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21894544
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Awards Customs Honours Royal Air Force
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In this photo print, we are transported back to June 1943, during the height of World War II. The image captures a momentous occasion at an RAF Bomber station when Sergeant J. H. Rank, a brave pilot, received the prestigious Distinguished Flying Medal. As per tradition at the station, recipients of awards were invited to sign their names on the ceiling of the officers' mess. Sergeant Rank is seen in this snapshot meticulously writing his name on the hallowed ceiling. Surrounded by fellow officers and comrades who have already left their mark above him, he proudly adds his signature to this distinguished list. This act symbolizes not only his personal achievement but also serves as a testament to the courage and dedication displayed by all those who serve in the Royal Air Force. The photograph also reveals another intriguing aspect of this unique tradition - before descending from these lofty heights, each recipient must partake in a time-honored ritual: drinking a pint of beer. It is through these celebrations that bonds are forged and camaraderie is strengthened among these valiant men. This picture print from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates both joyous celebration and solemn remembrance during one of history's most challenging times. It serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery exhibited by individuals like Sergeant J. H. Rank throughout World War II – heroes whose names will forever be etched into our collective memory.
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