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World leaders should focus on climate change, RAF veteran urges for V-J Day

On the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, a 103-year-old former RAF squadron leader has sent a message to world leaders.

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Second World War air force veteran Jack Hemmings in front of a Spitfire in an aircraft hangar

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