I have just recieved a phone call from Mrs Pathfinder, to let me know that Pathfinder is in hospital as a result of a road traffic accident, whilst on his way to work this morning

He was involved in a collision with a lorry, thanks to a drunk driver. From what Path's wife has told me, the drunk driver coming out of a side road slammed into Pathfinder's left side, and knocked both him and his motorbike into the oncoming path of the lorry!

God must have truly been watching over Pathfinder as all he suffered was a broken leg (Left one again!!) which will require surgery. The doctor's think he got when he jumped off his mo'bike, before it hit the truck! The fact that he was doing fifty at the time made ne difference to Path, he decided that bailing out was the best option, and I have to agree with him. It gives me the willies to think what could have been if he had stayed with the bike and both had collided with the truck.

His beloved motorbike is written off, which will piss hime off no end. He spent ages restoring it back to its original condition (Kawasaki Z1300) The drunk driver is in Police custody, and apparently is in very deep s**t !!..... I wish they would hand him over to me for a while, I'd really put him in the hurt locker BIG TIME!!

My friends, please join me in offering the almighty some prayers for watching over our dear friend, and that he may have a speedy recovery in what has already been a difficult year for him and his family.

I will keep you all updated as and when I recieve news. My wife and I are going over to the hospital tonight to see how the big guy is doing. Alice (my wife) has already gone over to their house to help out path's wife with some of the housework, so she can get back up to the hospital.

I will, with the rest of the forums permission, pass on everyones good wishes and prayers.

With kind thanks to you all,
John Philips
(Rogue Trooper)

S!

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"Do first the necessary, then the possible, and suddenly you reach the impossible" Franz of Assisi

Please convey my sincere best wishes to Pathfinder on a speedy recovery. We know from recent events he has a strong family to support him through his surgery and consequent rehab which is comforting. I myself have said a little prayer to help him on his way back to tip-top condition.

Drunk Drivers are such sad people -its always the innocent that get hurt! Personally I hope they "throw the book" at him/her and at least get banned from driving for a very long time.

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Sometimes you wonder if it had been better if you had been killed instantly rather
than suffer the agonizing pain caused by severe burns to the whole of ones body.
Statement thought to be said by P/O Ken Carver 229 Squadron RAF 1940

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May you find your way back to uz zoon!!

Ze Verdamtes Britisher bomberz are dropping zheir loadz on target!!!

Ve need you back to come und lead zhem !!!

Get vell zoon!

Vhen in doubt- bail out- Kanada izt only bad in winter- Ja?

Usually motorbike + Lorry = death...Your a lucky man mate. You must have the reflexes of a Squirel or an well seasoned EAW aviator...

You will have to use a twist stick for now mate(no rudders).

Get well,heal quick and look after yourself.

S!

Donster

Rogue Trooper, Thanks for the info and please keep us updated!

Speedy recovery and best wishes for Path and his wife.

Jycceboy

I will be praying for a speedy recovery and giving thanks that he survived this ordeal. I'm sure I speak for the rest of No105 squadron when I say get well soon and hurry back Pathfinder.

I hope the guy who did that gets all he deserves!

I wish you a speedy recovery

On a lighter note:

GOOD PLF! Trooper!

AIRBORNE!

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Oberst K. von Hess
I/JG52 Gruppen Kommandeur

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"Strategy is the art of making use of time and space. I am less concerned about the latter than the former. Space we can recover, lost time never."
Napoleon Bonaparte

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God was truly your copilot my man.

Good luck, God Bless.
Vic

Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery to flight status.

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A good fighter pilot must have one outstanding trait-aggressiveness
Major John T. Godfrey, USAAF

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The first thing I see is this horrible news about our friend Pathfinder.

Let me say that I am very glad to see that we are not having a memorial for him as well and that I hope he recovers very soon so that he can find and kick the proverbial a$$ of that drunk driver.

Good luck friend and salute!!

Sincerest regards,

I used up several of my nine lives on my old motorbike, finally gave it up. No matter how careful you are there's always some dumbass$$ you have no control over. All of you who ride, be careful and remember you are invisible to other drivers!

I see prison gates for the drunk driver.

Here's to a speedy recovery!

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Squadron Leader Archie Smythe
105 "Dinger" Squadron vRAF

All the best
Lex Morton

PS I have a feeling there may be a Mossie cockpit soon to cheer you up.

My prayers for your speedy recovery.
I'm so glad you had that EAW "bail out"
reaction. Take care friend and hope to
hear from you soon.

He's alive and not too terribly hurt though, that's great. It could have been much much worse.