They think it's all over: football 1966 World Cup commentator's RAF medals up at auction

“They think it’s all over… it is now!” were the perfectly timed words uttered by TV commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme as England won the 1966 World Cup. Much less well known is that Wolstenholme (1920-2002) had a highly distinguished RAF service record in the Second World War.

It is this side of his life that will be recalled thanks to the November 22 Medals, Bonds, Banknotes…

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