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THE ‘B SPECIALS’, FOUR YOUNGSTERS, AND THREE SURVIVORS.

FOR ANDY : The peaceful night that round me flows, Breaks through your iron prison doors, Free through the world your spirit goes, Forbidden hands are clasping yours. The wind is our confederate, The night has left her doors ajar, … Continue reading

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4 (SO FAR) FOR THE 42ND ON THE 25TH!

ON THIS DATE (31ST OCTOBER) 45 YEARS AGO : ‘UP LIKE A BIRD’! The ‘Alouette II’ helicopter (pictured) which the IRA used on the 31st October 1973 – 45 years ago on this date – to rescue three Irish republicans … Continue reading

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