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Fisherman

Can anyone name this retired very sucessful fisherman!!?
The clues are he was born in Rackwick did service in the R.A.F and moved to Brims and fished and farmed until retirment.
A very cheerful chap!
Picture added on 09 November 2008
Comments:
This is Billy Mowatt
Added by Moira Kent (Craigie) on 11 November 2008
billy mowat
Added by Vince on 11 November 2008
John I cunno resist makin this statement - you have captured the Lion King of Hoy. I would love to ken what story had just been telt for there is great amusement on Billy's face..............
Added by Morag on 11 November 2008
Yes indeed that's my Uncle Billy Mowat who was married to my Aunt Chrissie (nee Smith), my Mum's (Lilian) sister. Wonderful photo.
Added by Ian Sinden on 22 January 2016
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