Return of the Catalina – a Legendary Adventure

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 …

The Man Who Saved Smithy, by Rick Searle coming 1st August 2015

Here is a little 'turn up for the books' * (unintended pun 🙂 ) . . . *(definition for my non-English-native speaking followers, according to Cambridge online: a surprising or unexpected event). I know many of my followers are avid followers of all things to do with flying machines and those intrepid pioneers of the air …

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 …