Well, not actually a relative

Originally posted by Keith Webb
But I did film him a couple of years ago... and it's my sad duty to let you know WGCDR Bobby Gibbes, DSO, DFC and Bar, died today.

Bobby was indeed an Ace, and served as CO of 3 Squadron RAAF in the Western Desert. He was one of our main WW2 heroes, full of courage and skill. He once put his aircraft down to save a fellow pilot, shot down near a German airfield.

An amazing man. I was very fortunate to be able to meet him.

Hi Keith,

I'm very sorry to hear this news He sounds an incredible man and it must be really good to have personal memories of him, as well as knowing that your having filmed him "keeps him alive" for everyone. What better way to honour someone than to immortalize them in writing, images, interviews and film, when they can't stay with us forever? and to you Keith, for having done this!

Karmen