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
Sunday February 22 was my twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Where I live, that’s not such a big deal. We have people living here who have been married for longer than I have been on this planet, and that’s getting to be longer than I am altogether comfortable with. Nevertheless, twenty-nine years is a personal best for … Continue reading Crazy for PBY Catalina Flying Boats
Thursday 24th May 2012 “In that hour before sunrise, on the waters of the bay, you may hear the roar of motors, and the swirl of flying spray. Loaded to the Plimsoll to carry out her role, ’tis a Catalina taking off to begin her lone patrol.” Partial Excerpt from “A Saga of the Catalinas”, … Continue reading Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum – Home of the Catalina
The Reluctant Retiree 