Of course, it is natural and inevitable that we are fast losing the WWII generation.

Even so, it is sad to report the passing of Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom, DSO, DFC**, on January 24th at the age of 82.

Ivor Broom flew Blenheims with 114 Sqn and in Malta with 107 Sqn, returning to the UK and changing over to Mosquitoes with 571 Sqn.

At 571, Ivor teamed up with navigator Tommy Broom ( no relation ) to form the legendary 'flying Brooms '. As part of 8 Group's LNSF, they took part in many specialized raids and Pathfinder operations, being posted as a Flight Commander to 128 Sqn and then as CO to 163 Squadron - still on Mosquitoes.

Despite having exceeded his quota of operational flights, Ivor Broom flew operationally right through to the war's end.

A charming and popular man, Broom was a practising Christian, a non-drinker and non-smoker. His post-war career in aviation could fill a book of its' own.

On a personal note, Sir Ivor ( as he became ) was a great friend and supporter of the Mosquito Museum - always available to sign books and prints and to patiently answer any number of questions.....

He will be very sadly missed.

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That is sad news sorry for the loss.

May he Rest in Peace.

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Very sorry to hear this....I read about it yesterday.

Not much we can say. Although we can and should expect this, it sucks big time. Recently got a bunch of letters out of the door, and these messages just drive home that I should write more.

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Agreed, thumbs up Ivor ! Expect some returned letters in time due to the ever increasing numbers of WW 2 vets passing away. Write them when you can but hurry and don't delay. This is imperitive. Windows of time passing before us

Today I received the book FAMILIAR VOICES by Frank Harbord about his experiences as an air observer (flying in Blenheims) in the war. He flew with, amongst others, 105 and 82 Sqn.

Forword was written by Sir Ivor Broom!

Martin, This is not Night Air War, but a really nice little book!

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Another sad loss of a true Hero,

Paul

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