Pictured: George Peter Osborne in the 1970s. Hundreds of well-wishers flocked to the funeral of an RAF 'hero' today following an appeal that warned that only two mourners were planning to attend. George Peter Osborne, a Bomber Command Signaller during World War Two, passed away last month at the age of 96 with few close family or friends. On Tuesday the funeral director for the service made a moving appeal - which was shared thousands of times online - for the veteran to be paid the respect he deserved after his service for his country. And today 350 people - many of them former and serving members of the military - responded to his call, packing out a crematorium in Southampton, Hants, to give Mr Osborne a fitting send-off despite never having met him. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS. Please byline: Family/Solent News ? Family/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800