Uncle’s plane shot down by notorious Red Baron
£25 STAR LETTER
I was interested to read your Honest Truth page about Robert A Sellwood’s grandfather and the part he played in The First World War. I have just researched my family’s history and discovered that my husband’s uncle, John BC Madge, was a pilot of the 6th Squadron RFC during the First World War. His plane, an RE8, was shot down over Belgium in September, 1917 by the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen. John was shot in the back but survived. However, his navigator Walter Kember died. John spent the rest of the war in a German hospital as a prisoner of war. At the end of the conflict he returned to Britain, resumed his studies and became a doctor, graduating from Edinburgh University. Margaret Rhind, Lockerbie PS Have loved and read The Sunday Post since I was a child and I’m now 83. Keep up the good work. Oor Wullie and The Broons make my Sunday!
Feast of sport
I don’t watch a lot of football on TV but I was impressed by the way Russia organised the World Cup. The best team, France, won the competition (they also have the best national anthem). Croatia played their hearts out and did exceptionally well to get to the final considering they are a country with a population of only four million. It begs the question: why can’t Scotland make it to the World Cup, when we have so many good, experienced managers? Perhaps it’s time for a serious rethink of how Scottish football is organised to produce a team that can actually qualify. Dennis Grattan, Bucksburn
Good news
Your guest columnist Jackie Bird says the news she broadcasts is considered depressing by some young people. As an old person I also find it gloomy. The best nurses, teachers and parents are those that encourage and inspire. The best journalists equally have a duty to stimulate, as The Sunday Post does, but also to stick to the facts. Unfortunately, Ms Bird’s news is often slanted against the NHS and the educational system, and often dwells in detail on cases of family failure, which affects young people. Iain WD Forde, Scotlandwell
Point of Order
Donald Macleod’s column about the Orange Order was disgusting. My father and grandfather were in the Orange Order and I have always proudly supported the parades, a great day out for friends and family to celebrate their heritage. We also have elements in Northern Ireland who hurl abuse at these parades but sectarianism is wrong from any source. Culture threatens no one. Mrs J Taylor, Belfast
Ruff justice
Good for the SSPCA inspectors who rescued more than 100 dogs trapped in hot cars. I would urge the public to take heed of the advice. June Fleming, Musselburgh
Taking sides
Perhaps all those engaged in the business of Brexit should remember what James Cagney said to a young actor embroiled in a contract dispute: “Remember kid, they need us more than we need them!” Colin Bower, Nottingham