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  1. 29th November 10, 08:33 PM #1
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    Belated Veteran's Day Parade Pic as Promised



    Part of the color guard leading our local parade. POW-MIA flag. RAF tartan kilt, replica RAF battlejacket with my father's insignia. Macdonald clan badge on the cover.

    Gentleman in the foreground is a coworker and past commander of our local VFW.
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
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  2. 30th November 10, 12:55 AM #2
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    Looked like a great day for a parade!
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  3. 30th November 10, 01:00 AM #3
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    Cheers Ron, Thanks.
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    Great photo Ron!
    Thanks for sharing it (better late than never ).
    T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES
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  5. 30th November 10, 03:28 AM #5
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    Looking good Ron in your Royal Air Force tartan.
    Please visit my Flickr albums of kilted guided tours of Scottish Borders Castles, also classic aeroplanes, steam trains, and vintage buses!
  6. 30th November 10, 04:33 AM #6
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    You look very distinguished there, Ron.

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    Ron, I didn't recognize you by your kilt (you have a few tartans) or your bonnet (I don't usually see you wear one in your pics), but the shoes definitely give you away!
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