Billy and Mary Grant were presented with a letter of appreciation and medallions from both the Czech Defence Attaché in London and the Czech Veterans Association. Billy and Mary, now in their mid-80s and standing down from their voluntary role, were also presented with an engraved plate from Tain British Legion. John and members of the Czech Veterans Association helped co-ordinate the purchase and installation of a memorial to the Czech airmen in 2007. During the service, wreaths were laid on behalf of the Tain British Legion, the Defence Attaché Office of the Czech Republic and the Czech Veterans Association. The CVO wreath was laid by Mr Jack Dunlop an ex-RAF, visiting member of Aberdeen British Legion.

Source: The Times November 18, 2023 12:47 UTC