A great man. Clear skies, Sir Edmund.
It's a B-17 Flying Fortress with modified engines; an XB38. Rather than Wright radials, the engines are Allisons, hence the different cowls. It...
Hi Sniper, I'm always appreciative of feedback and more than happy to answer any questions that may stem from Kenneth's story. It's another way to...
Hi Andy, It's a great work, Robert Taylor is a master. I was lucky enough to track a copy of the print down and it now hangs in my home. It's...
Hi All, I'm glad that you enjoyed the snippet. I'll post another in a month, or so. Thanks for the compliment Sniper. The real challenge was to...
Hi again all, I'm posting a short excerpt from my book "Down to Earth". As previously discussed, the book details the diverse career of SQNLDR...
Hi All, Another point of interest about the 'air war' is that the Royal Australian Air Force's first operation in Korea occurred on 2nd July 1950...
It's a very interesting tale. I wonder if they'll ever find the HMAS Sydney(II). I remember that I used to fly with a Captain whose father, as a...
G'day Bob. Welcome. Cheers Owen
Great post Andy! Testament to the fact that truth can be as riveting as fiction. Cheers Owen
Hi All, I'm another that had their interest raised as a youngster. Again, it stemmed from the bits and pieces and the photographs around the house...
Hi All, Thanks for the 'heads up'. There are a lot of great titles here. It sort of makes you think Christmas may not quite be over yet.......
Hi All, 'Air and Space' magazine is running a poll for which cover you'd like to see in February 2008. Air & Space Magazine What's your...
Merry Christmas to all! (Whether you're sweating or shivering:)) Best Wishes for 2008. Owen
Hi All, I thought I should add this one as well. Cheers Owen AWM Collection Record: JK0204 - SERGEANT PHILLIP ZUPP OF NO. 77 SQUADRON...
Hi All, Sorry for the delay in posting, but here are some images from Duxford 2004. I'll add more from different airshows, etc from time to...
Great post Spidge. I treasure Dad's goggles, but I should probably be more appreciative that he made it back with his head in one piece. Cheers...
Hi Kyt, Yes, Turbinlite was used operationally, though Kenneth recalled it as a dismal failure. This tends to be supported by the abandonment of...
Hi All, For further reading, or viewing, on the Korean War from an Australian perspective you can try, "Remembering Korea" by George Odgers. He...
Meteor Books Hi Kyt, I just noted your question regarding Meteor books. Two good ones are; "Gloster Meteor" by Edward Shacklady. and...
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