26th of foot 5,833 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 33 minutes ago, compo said: Did Nicholas Fairbairn not do a similar move . Continuing the thrust of Scott7's comparison; if the Royal Artillery are nine mile snipers, then Nicolas Fairbairn was a chutney sniper. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,168 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 46 minutes ago, compo said: Did Nicholas Fairbairn not do a similar move . The colourful Mr Fairbairn did a lot of criminal defence, got himself elected to Parliament and was appointed Solicitor-General for Scotland. I don’t know if he did any actual prosecuting himself. Not really in his nature. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,137 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 26 minutes ago, Scott7 said: The colourful Mr Fairbairn did a lot of criminal defence, got himself elected to Parliament and was appointed Solicitor-General for Scotland. I don’t know if he did any actual prosecuting himself. Not really in his nature. Oh yes he did prosecution work I seen him in Glasgow high court it was a joy to watch he was like an accomplished Shakespearian actor work was put on hold I attended for the full trial . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,137 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, 26th of foot said: Continuing the thrust of Scott7's comparison; if the Royal Artillery are nine mile snipers, then Nicolas Fairbairn was a chutney sniper. My father was Royal artillery for many years before the war and after. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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