As 2015 fades away I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who has visited, followed, liked, reblogged, commented and generally supported “Aviation Trails” during the last year. Without you, it would not be the site it is today.
It has certainly grown over the last year and taken on a new dimension. Investment in research material has enabled much longer posts and more personal information to be included, something that I know many people like to see. Not only do ‘we’ as enthusiasts, historical ‘writers’, modellers, relations of veterans etc. preserve our common history, but openly promote and educate others through the writing we do.
I believe it is important to remember what went on, the sacrifice and dedication to freedom, and if I can go a small way to helping that then it has all been worthwhile.
I have been inspired to take up old hobbies, learnt about aspects of military and natural history that I had never heard of, found new places in the world and been a part of a group of people who share the desire to learn, educate and inform others. It has been a wonderful year.
The tally of airfields I have visited is now around 75, double what it was this time last year. I have walked in the footsteps of famous people like Guy Gibson, Glenn Miller and Joe Kennedy, stood where important and famous missions have been planned and executed, trodden the very ground where so many young men and women served their country, many thousands giving the ultimate sacrifice.
It has been a most humbling experience.
So to each and every one of you, a heartfelt thank you, and here’s to a happy, peaceful and rewarding 2016.
Aviation Trails 
Happy New Year!
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Thank you.
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And thank you for all the information you have provided to keep us entertained.
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It’s been my pleasure John. Thank you too.
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Congrats and here’s hoping for even more in 2016. All the best to you in your journey!!
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Thank you very much GP! It’s certainly been an enjoyable and enlightening one. Have a good new year.
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You as well my friend!
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Every point superbly made as always Andy. Happy 2016 my friend, I hope it brings you peace and happiness, Rich.
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Thank you Rich. The very same to you. Have a really great year!
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Happy 2016 also for you!
As many people, I also look forward to the new stories on your webblog 🙂
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Happy new year buddy. Here’s to 2016
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Cheers Tony. Hope it’s a good one for you and yours.
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Thanks mate
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You have said it all. We share the same passion and mission. I hope that the project I have been associated with will succeed in 2017. When I can talk about it I will tell you what it is.
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Sounds interesting! Good luck with it whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll do it proud.
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Congratulations on such a year! Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences and for helping to keep the memory of these airfields, and their airmen, alive. You have a knack for uncovering relevant and little-known stories, and I applaud you. All the best with your trails in 2016!
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Thank you very much Adair, I appreciate your kind and supportive words. May 2016 be a good year for you too.
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You’re welcome! I really enjoy your blog, so keep it up. Thank you!
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