Victoria Cross Recipient | Leonard Cheshire V.C | World War Two | In Valour | 1985
Some extracts from a fascinating programme about Leonard Cheshire V.C (Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC)
In these extracts we hear about his career as a World War 2 bomber pilot, and how he witnessed the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
As well as the founding of his charitable trust - Leonard Cheshire Disability.
First shown: 13/08/1985
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An extraordinarily modest soul. What a hero.
Went to see him speak around 1985. He totally mesmerised me in a way no one remotely has either before is since…..!!
Humility,compation and legend .end.❤
He made a point of knowing everybody's name. Guy Gibson was not liked by other ranks - but Cheshire was loved and respected.
Anyone wanting a true description of the word "Hero" could look no further than this man. In war and peace Cheshire is truly one of the greatest that ever lived. Respect! 👍
Such humble men, casually recounting their superhuman deeds like it was nothing and most importantly, not looking for adulation. It saddens me tremendously that most of these old heroes are now gone 😥
An inspirational man if ever there was one
Great stuff. What a man.
I work for Leonard Cheshire, What an incredible man and life he lead and his wife, a lot of history made still going to this day. Such his name if you’re interested about his work.
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He died in 1992.
What a truly brave and heroic man (although he wouldn't say so) I wish I had had the opportunity to speak with the Baron... God bless you and all those like you!! Thank you for posting this video clip!
Amazing man. Survived many tours in Bomber Command. I chatted to a veteran who was there at Driffield with him in 102 Sqdrn and he revealed one of his survival tips . . . When near the target fly away from the bomber stream and come in at another angle, that way the fighters and flak batteries don't know where you are. Unorthodox, but he lived. Many didn't. And to this day his name lives on, in the Leonard Cheshire care homes.
the more I find out about Mr Cheshire, the more I want to learn about his achievements and his and his wife's charitable work. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Thank you for uploading, would love to see the whole program.
A truly great man.
LC has a mouth that always looks like he is going to smile. What a hero. Through war and after
One of the absolute greatest!
Great series
He was a relative to my Grandad, Gordon Cheshire. We are very proud ❤
The greatest British airman imo.
My mother did alot charity work for Cheshire homes and whilst she organised and fundraised i was baby sat by Leonard . Incredibly sensative generous and humble man .
Angels. Above. Hear/here YE. Peace & Goodwill now. X
Those who were afraid were the braver men.
What breed was Simon?
Absolutely extraordinary man.