Updated 25 October 2021
And if by chance I am killed, then you must just take a little more concern in your own lives and those of Barton & Alan & their offsprings. Mourning is of no use & there could be no better thing to die for. […]
Very Best Love from John.
This is an excerpt of an article written by Hilary Custance Green. At first I wanted to post it on my blog about RAF 23 Squadron.
But then I changed my mind.
This very unlikely hero deserves more than just a post on a blog paying homage to 23 Squadron in WWII which already has more than 500 articles.
Much more.
A Very Unlikely Hero
Flying Officer John Custance Baker DFC & Bar,
3 May 1921
10 May 1945
And if by chance I am killed, then you must just take a little more concern in your own lives and those of Barton & Alan & their offsprings. Mourning is of no use & there could be no better thing to die for. […]
Very Best Love from John.
A Very Unlikely Hero 
A reblogué ceci sur No. 23 Squadron and commented:
A very unlikely hero…
Such wonderful words and a lovely tribute.
Only the beginning…
Glad to hear that.
And he was indeed killed, at age 24? Very sad…
Thank you so much, Pierre, for helping us to remember him and his fellow airmen.
A poignant beginning
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A very nice tribute.
A touching piece – romance and destiny.