The oldest surviving Submarine Commander passes away today.

[ÉIREGOBRÁCH1922]

Former British Commander William Donald Aelian "Bill" King the oldest surviving Submarine Commander from WWII, passed away today at his home at Oranmore Castle in County Galway, Ireland at the rip old age of 102!

May He Rest In Peace!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_King_(Royal_Navy_officer)

http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=10053855 - Video time: 03:32:02

 

[Cyberchp]

Rest in Peace!

 

[RackMaster]

RIP.

 

[CDG]

RIP Commander.

 

[Gypsy]

RIP, Sir!

 

[Centermass]

An amazing man who lived an extraordinary life. All the blocks on his bucket list were checked off long ago.

Fair winds and following seas.

Rest easy Commander.

~S~

 

[tova]

RIP, Godspeed, PBS....

 

[Red Flag 1]

Rest In God's Peace, Sir.

RF 1

 

[Kraut783]

A special breed of men, and served during a very tough times for subs. God speed....