RAF veteran gets sneak peek at aircraft for VE Day 80 flypast

As final preparations take place for a major flypast to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe, RAF crews at Brize Norton welcomed a special guest to the flightline – 99-year-old Dennis Bishop, who served as a ground radio operator in Normandy during the Second World War. Dennis shared his VE Day memories with aircrew and engineers preparing to take part in the 23-aircraft flypast over Buckingham Palace on Monday, 5 May. The veteran recalled going to a church, singing and praying when he found out that the war in Europe was over. More: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/r... #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #airforce #military #uk #ww2 #veteran #history Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazC Check out our website: https://www.forcesnews.com Facebook:   / forcestv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcesnews/... X:   / forcesnews