An amazing story that shows the Japanese were not the only enemy to be encountered over the vast tracts of the Pacific theatre.
Way to go Morseman!
No, I agree AR, unless the jets were spaced strategically, they'd blow each other off the deck! I did hear a story from a mate who had a tour of a...
Thanks for putting this up, mate, I will have a detailed look later in the week. Looking forward to it.
Excellent group of links, thanks Kyt. They provide a well-rounded picture.
Phenomenal numbers. Sure there's probably some not very nice people being buried with some honour. Not all Germans were Nazis despite what the...
Hmm, interesting. I would be prepared to argue the other way and say that not all German soldiers were butchers etc. However, it's not my country...
Interesting, thanks Brian. Haven't heard of that book, Brian. Given my interest in North Africa, it looks like I'll have to hunt it down. You're...
Thanks for the update, Lee, hope it's not too stressful for you. Do what you have to do and we'll all understand! Thanks, as always, for the work...
Way to go, John. Have been enjoying your posts. Keep them coming, mate.
James, Kyt's right about the Beauforts. Can't let that torpedo training go to waste! If you've got your heart set on a posting to the Med and...
...11,000 RAAF aircrew rolled in their graves...if they had one... The RAAF was just a few squadrons wasn't it?! Where's the rollseyes icon?
I visited the Shrine today as well - good day to do so.
LG Just follow your nose, mate. Do a search for someone you know has a DSO e.g. Hughie Idwal Edwards.
on June 6, 1944... Another anniversary guys.
No idea, haven't come across one of those. You might have to do some googling or check the London Gazette. At the very least, several examples of...
I'm in Melbourne, mate, so she's a fair commute. Currently working out photo coverage of the Shrine down here.
Photo exhibition showcases experiences of war - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - nice photo at link. A new exhibition featuring...
Good effort, James, although if you keep posting at this rate you'll never get your book written! :becky:
Weird, I'm sure I saw it The War in the Air.
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