War veteran says give peace a chance

I am a World War II veteran, ex-RAF bomber and Fighter Command.

Immediately after the war we were taken on a tour of the devastated cities in Europe, especially Germany, to show how effective the bombing campaign had been.

I was horrified at the extent of the destruction, the overpowering stench of decay and death, and the inhumanity of the death camps. I have lived with the memories of these sights and smells ever since. Recently I joined the peace march in Dublin. I am neither anti-Bush nor anti-Blair, but anti-war. I am deeply concerned that many innocent people will die in the threatened Iraqi conflict.