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18-01-14, 10:39
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Some pics of RAAF Derricks in SWPA, including what looks like a K series Inter.
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18-01-14, 10:48
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and a nice Ford MCP Derrick:
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19-01-14, 18:07
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And a very appropriate Sqn code on the pranged Mozzie .... 'GONA' !
Nice finds, Tony. Mike C
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20-01-14, 08:27
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Quote:
LABUAN, NORTH BORNEO. 1945-08-24. DRAMATIC HIGHLIGHT OF A DULL WEEK WAS PROVIDED BY A RAAF MOSQUITO PILOT, 421093 FLYING OFFICER W. L. ORR OF EPPING, NSW, AND NO. 1 SQUADRON RAAF WHO MADE A SPECTACULAR LANDING ON ONE WHEEL. HE BURST A TYRE ON TAKE-OFF AND FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR "BUZZED" THE AIRFIELD TRYING TO DECIDE THE BEST WAY TO LAND. THE SCENE ASSUMED AN ATMOSPHERE OF CIRCUS DURING A THRILLING FEATURE ACT AS A HUGE CROWD - RAAF GROUND CREWS, FIGHTER PILOTS AND DIGGERS - WAITED BREATHLESSLY FOR THE CRUCIAL MOMENT. OG3289.jpg Landing on one wheel in front of a huge crowd with GONA emblazoned on the fuselage - now that's what I call tempting fate! I'm reminded of Keith & Ross Smith's "God 'Elp All Of Us": 1466745.jpg
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