FRED and Ron Boyes have seemingly struck a blow in the debate of nuture over nature.
The fact the now-reunited brothers were unaware of each other for almost 80 years while living just 127 miles apart is heartwarming.
But the coincidences in their lives – their RAF careers, their football positions and even both giving their daughters the same name – spookily proves blood is definitely thicker than water.
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