Readers Comments

Dear Roger and Sandra

What a fascinating book you have written! Congratulations. I didn't just read it but kept referring to the large scale maps of the Gironde and the Internet about Operation Frankton as well as your own website just to get a better picture of your story and the people in it.

Thank you both for your experiences.

Brian Bone (War Crimes Investigation Unit, BAOR, 1945)

 

Dear Mr and Mrs Downton
 
..... Your achievement of canoeing the entire Gironde River in France is very impressive and your endeavours to keep the story alive by presenting talks is most commendable ..... 
 
Yours sincerely
 
HRH The Prince of Wales 

 

Dear Roger and Sandra
 
I am enjoying your handsome book (lovely paper and comfortable-to-read typescript) and having had the pleasure of meeting you both really enhances the reading of your thrilling adventure, interweaving as it does, the glorious story of a dedicated band of men in war-time.  On behalf of Portsmouth U3A, very many thanks for your visit to us.
 
With kind regards
 
Jean Poar, Speakers Secretary, Portsmouth U3A

 

Dear Roger and Sandra,

Just finished reading the book last night.  It was superb!  I too am ex-army and took up kayaking a few years ago.  Your adventure is an absolute inspiration.  Do you still have Sardine?  Love the name by the way, almost like one of the originals. I will be recommending your book to all my friends and fellow kayakers!
Best Wishes

Angus Beattie

 

Dear Roger and Sandra,

Thank you so kindly for sending me the copy of your book.  I have now just finished reading of your exploits and would like to congratulate you both for having the courage to go through with it and to share the experience with the rest of us through your book. Well done.
 
Kindest regards
 
P. Nussle
MOD, Kent

 

Dear Roger and Sandra Downton,

I have just finished reading your wonderful book 'In War Heroes Wake' and found it so interesting.  I did not want it to end, a truly epic story that needs to be told and retold of the part played by unsung heroes.
 
Your own adventure was truly remarkable and on such a tidal river and you are to be congratulated on renewing our gratitude to such a small band of brave men.
 
Thank you again for your book and keeping alive our heroes' true life adventures.
 
Sincerely
 
M. A. Gibbs

Poole

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