Gwen. was written on the envelope. That's all. It arrived without notice, no postmark, no return address, just stamped in bold red ink . . . TOP SECRET Aha! My DVD copy of "Return of the Catalina" had arrived! Top secret indeed. The exploits of those few brave men who in 1943 flew the "Black Cats of … Continue reading Return of the Catalina – a Legendary Adventure
Non-Fiction Stories
The CAC Wirraway and its cousins – a photo story
Way back in the middle of June, fellow blogger GP Cox of Pacific Paratrooper posted the story of Pilot Officer John Archer, 4 Squadron RAAF, who managed to shoot down a Japanese fighter - believed at the time to be a Mitsubishi ‘Zero’ - from a Wirraway, an Australian built military trainer come general purpose aircraft. Read … Continue reading The CAC Wirraway and its cousins – a photo story
LEST WE FORGET – THE ANZAC DAY CENTENARY
The Rising Sun Badge - Third Pattern, May 1904, carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars by the First and Second AIF. Although there were a number of variations, one of which was the Commonwealth Horse, this badge pattern formed the template for all … Continue reading LEST WE FORGET – THE ANZAC DAY CENTENARY
The Reluctant Retiree 