By all means. I know Hollywood used a great deal of "licence" with "Braveheart" however the renewed interest in this period of Scottish history is...
Hi Buster, Did Robert the Bruce really die at Cardross or was it a wee bit up the road?
I think you did as well. My thoughts: They are her medals which she is free to do with what she will!
This will be a great recognition and education for many.
Sorry GW, I thought you said you had read it all on the weekend.:bad:
Hi GW, A couple of Dad's friends were from the 6th while many were from the 9th. Dad was in El Kantara hospital for many months after he was...
Well Buster you know where I am from also. But you..................... A minutes silence here: [ATTACH] And a wee dram (or three) here after:...
Great site which I have used in threads many times Annie. I love the photo of the German Generals waiting to get onto the trucks.
Aitape - Wewak Campaign was mounted by the Australian 6th division from December 1944 until August 1945. Many have used the words "Mopping up"...
Welcome Buster and thank you for the run down on your interesting career. I have always been fascinated by submariners since watching The US...
Hi Nikki, Welcome to the forum and we hope you enjoy your time here.
Hi Cobber, Please do not think that I was lessening their feat, I was only giving other forum members a glimpse of what was going on up there later...
A very warm welcome to the forum Bryan. You have a wonderful website. Like Kyt I have a soft spot for the Sunderland. My favourite photo! Robert...
A piece on the Wewak - Aitape Campaign. Last Battles Also here about the Indian POW's. Last Battles In the Shadows! Last Battles Plus a few...
Through the 90's I saw exchange rate for the Kena go from $1.50 Australian to 43 cents.
PNG has always been corrupt from the top to the bottom. Through the 90's I saw the Kena go from $1.50 Australian to 43 cents.
You did mention you were going there however the one of Pilot Officer Hay at Haidar Pasha Cemetery in Istanbul, Turkey I saw as more important. I...
I have found another Australian who was one of "The Few" and listed as RAF - UK. MAYERS, HOWARD CLIVE Wing Commander 77976 250sq RAF...
I assumed that "College" meant he had not been assigned as nothing written on him mentioned a squadron. Thanks for the confirmation.
BURRASTON, JACK CLARENCE. Plt Off. He was killed whilst flying Hawker Hind, K5413 of the RAF College.
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