The man behind the campaign to honour a World War Two fighter pilot is hoping a ruling against the idea will be overturned.

John Pulfer, of the Battle of Britain Historical Society, said he was disappointed Crowborough Town Council had chosen not to rethink its rules so a road could be named after Wing Commander Bob Doe, the highest scoring battle ace still alive today.

The Argus backed the campaign to honour 85-year-old Wing Cdr Doe and today sends the scores of letters of support to Wealden District Council in a bid to overrule the town council's decision.

Earlier this month Mr Pulfer, 64, of Crowborough, lobbied the planning committee but his pleas were ignored.

Mr Pulfer said: "We thought the council would grab the chance with both hands.

"With the anniversary of the VE and VJ Days and the Battle of Britain, it is such a fitting time to do it. Other veterans have roads named after them and cut ribbons while Spitfires are flying overhead."

At the moment, roads in Crowborough can only be named after people after they have passed away. But in other areas of Sussex, modern-day heroes and famous figures are honoured.

Mr Pulfer's last chance lies with Wealden District Council, which has the final say on who roads are named after.

Wing Cdr Doe said he was not angered by the council's decision but admitted it would have been an honour to have a road named after him.

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