RAF Pilot Reunited With The Spitfire | Forces TV

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One of the last surviving pilots from Czechoslovakia that served in the RAF during the Second World War has taken to the skies once again. General Emil Bocek paid a visit to Biggin Hill recently and was given the chance to fly in a Spitfire for the first time in more than 70 years.

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"One last dance, old friend."

burnouturza

unbelieavable how youthful he looks! and how happy he apparently is to get this ride in spitfire

true hero

letecmig

The highest marks of respect for Czech pilots, our brothers in arms, from Poland :)

trickester

General Boček, the last of the Czech RAF pilots, has died today at the age of 100 years. Rest in peace 🖤

Blogfar

True freedom fighters... I've got unlimited respect for these people...

redmilkfloat

His voice still sounds pretty damn good and his wits are about him: he can fly. I want to age like him

berengerchristy

93 years old, smiling, waving, speed walking, and making a short speech about his flight in clear perfect english, what an absolute chad

jewishspacelaseroperator

"Over the battlefield, brave men, long way from home. You are the chosen ones, sent to the sky to die.."

ConcealedCourier

I recently read an interview with general Bocek in Czech newspaper.
Asked about what are his feelings about the Spitfire, he explained:
"Spitfire is like an extremely beautiful woman crossing the street: there is an aura around her. She knows she is special, and everybody around knows it as well"

kinda sweet explanation from pre-politically correct era.

letecmig

Thanks to this man and his comrades for their service in a time or Britain's great peril. We will never forget what you did for us....

kathryntruscott

Thank you to all British people who comprise our pilot an impressive monument. Here in the Czech Republic, unfortunately, does not bind veterans. And my grandfather loved you and spitfire.

mscz

Bet he was a little disappointed they didn't let him takeoff and land. That general is probably better at flying the spitfire than any modern pilot.

fattyMcGee

A wonderful piece. I miss my Grandfather as sadly he died earlier this year (General M.A.'Tony' Liskutin) He used to tell me everything each time I came to visit. I loved listening to his accounts and his ideas. God bless all of them! we owe much to their . sacrifice. 'Non Multi Sed Multa' Not many but Much!

Beautifultruthofficial

What a humble man. Much respect to you sir.

mooshuguy

Vet: “can I take control now?”
Pilot: “yes go ahead”
*removes gun safety hard left towards Germany*
Pilot: “why are we going east?”
Vet: “sir, finishing this fight”

josephddd