Ben Carlin book: THE LAST GREAT AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURER

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For those who are not too sure what 'Half Safe' looks like, here are a few photos of it when it was brought over to Corowa for the Swim-In by Bob Dimer WA. who managed to arrange a loan from Guildford Grammar School in Perth WA. in 1999 for the 20th Corowa Swim-In which started in 1980.
Bob Dimer and I had both been on ‘Back to the Track” to Darwin in 1995 and both owned an FWD HAR-1 truck so we had a bit in common.

Guildford Grammar had certain rules as to who could drive "Half Safe" and fortunately for me, Bob recommended me as an additional driver.

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Half Safe

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Me driving.

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Looking from the rear with me at the controls. I didn't realize just how far back from the windscreen he sat.

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My, then 15 year old, son Michael up on top of "Half Safe". Michael had represented Australia at the Dawn Service at Gallipoli in 1998, handing the wreaths to the dignitaries at the Dawn Service.

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Part of the line up of the 15 GPA amphibious Jeeps at the Corowa Swim-In in 1999.

It was an honour I will never forget. 'Budget' supplied the transport of "Half Safe" from WA to Corowa and return.

Regards Rick.

(OOPS!!, I missed your post at No. 3, Richard, with the photo of "Half Safe" and you.)