new batch of auction treasures!!!!
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Don`t miss out on these gems.
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From somewhere near Bristol ?????
PL |
What is the wing with the Guinea pig on it?
Terry |
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The Guinea Pig Club "Second World War (and post-war) period unofficial British award. The Guinea Pig Club was set up in July 1941. Its membership was made up of RAF patients of Dr Archibald McIndoe at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex who had undergone facial plastic surgery there together with the hospital staff who had treated them. The image of the guinea pig was adopted in acknowledgement of the experimental nature of much of the surgery conducted on the subjects severe burns' injuries" . |
Thanks Mike! Yes, I remember that now from my RFC/RAF collecting days.
Terry |
I certainly think that I would not be missing out in any way whatsoever.
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Can we now say: "I'll believe that when [Guinea] pigs fly.......":D
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Oh, I just love the duff beret badges stuck on a piece of paper classified "Secret"!!
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Do they hand out awards for "creative writing"?:rolleyes:
Maybe the "secret" is why anyone would want this.... |
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