Met him after I managed to wangle my way on to the set of Saving Private Ryan when I worked at the museum, (I convinced them it was an important local event that needed documenting), and he seemed like an entirely decent fellow.
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Captain Howdy,
Thu 12 Mar 2020, 11:39,
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He used to get his photos developed at Hatfield Tesco
HappyToast Groat froth,
Thu 12 Mar 2020, 12:07,
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a bit early for the 'he was down to earth and very funny' surely?
He also came across as a geezer who never succumbs. I fully expect him to be immortal.
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Captain Howdy,
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