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Author: TacANTacAN Date: Feb 8, 2008 16:10
During WWII my uncle flew with 30 Squadron - Bristol Beaufighters, at one
time with "Blackjack Walker".
He was awarded the DFC but I have been unable to find any specific
information.
I did at one time find a very generic citation that said the award was for
"action against the enemy" & nothing more.
My understand was that he landed his aircraft on a beach to pickup 2 downed
airmen, while under enemy fire, and return them safely to base.
I had been told that it required exception skill to get the Beaufighter down
onto a shortish & narrow beach, pickup the 2 airmen & get the aircraft off
the beach again - all while under fire.
I cannot find any information about this event and wonder if someone out
there can assist with the whole story??
405762 Flight Lieutenant Mostyn Lloyd Morgan flew with Fred Cassidy for most
of his tour with 30 Squadron.
My apologies - I haven't as yet obtained any more information about Fred.
With thanks
Graham
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Author: CoopCoop Date: Feb 8, 2008 19:54
On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:10:07 GMT, "TacAN" wrote:
>During WWII my uncle flew with 30 Squadron - Bristol Beaufighters, at one
>time with "Blackjack Walker".
>
>He was awarded the DFC but I have been unable to find any specific
>information.
>I did at...
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Author: TacANTacAN Date: Feb 8, 2008 23:33
"Coop" chariotnose.netwheel.au> wrote in message
news:8n8qq3hk3t7b8gobp5853prp8pnlor93ea@4ax.com...> On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:10:07 GMT, "TacAN" wrote:
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>>
> Have you tried approaching the War Museum in Canberra with the
> specific information you require. Provide them with some minimal proof
> of your identity and relationship to your uncle, and they will do all
> they can to assist you.
> THey were able to provide a wealth of information on my Great Uncle
> who was killed at Gallipoli, and also some battle reports from actions
> in which my father was engaged (RAN- WWII), and he's still alive. I'd
> be surprised if they were unable to find out anything about your
> uncle.
> Good luck in you search,
> Regards
>
> Coop
Hi Coop
Pleased you had some success in getting together information for your Great
Uncle & dad.
Most of the information through AWM and National Archives is fairly general
in nature.
Even after obtaining...
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Date: Feb 9, 2008 00:06
TacAN wrote:
>> "Coop" chariotnose.netwheel.au> wrote in message
>> news:8n8qq3hk3t7b8gobp5853prp8pnlor93ea@4ax.com...>>> On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:10:07 GMT, "TacAN" wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>> Have you tried approaching the War Museum in Canberra with the
>>> specific information you require. Provide them with some minimal
>>> proof of your identity and relationship to your uncle, and they
>>> will do all they can to assist you.
>>> THey were able to provide a wealth of information on my Great Uncle
>>> who was killed at Gallipoli, and also some battle reports from
>>> actions in which my father was engaged (RAN- WWII), and he's still
>>> alive. I'd be surprised if they were unable to find out anything
>>> about your uncle.
>>> Good luck in you search,
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Coop
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Author: TacANTacAN Date: Feb 9, 2008 01:05
> TacAN wrote:
>>> "Coop" chariotnose.netwheel.au> wrote in message> I guess you've already tried the 30 Sqn association. If not,
> they're at
>
> The Secretary 30 Squadron Association
>
> Morandoo Street,
>
> Elanora Heights, NSW 2101
>
>
> Blackjack Walker was still vertical as of a few years ago, (and maybe
> still
> so) looked as fit as a bull and almost as pretty.
>
>
> He should be able to point you in the right direction. ...
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Author: NedNed Date: Feb 9, 2008 09:11
TacAN wrote:
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> Hi Dave
> Thanks for the address for 30 Squadron - obvious now that you've pointed it
> out. :-)
> It hadn't crossed my mind up 'till now (I'm having a really slooow day
> today)
>
> I thought Blackjack Walker had passed away - albiet only in recent years.
> But can't confirm that thought.
Me too on both counts.
> Somewhere I've heard that Mr Walker also wrote a book covering some of his
> war time experiences.
Maybe, but I think Blackjack was more of a doer than a writer. I'll never forget
seeing him give a cypress plantation a short back and sides - with a Mosquito.
> If some kind soul could tell me the title ...........!
>
I'd be up for a copy myself.
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Author: Graeme HoganGraeme Hogan Date: Feb 9, 2008 12:47
> During WWII my uncle flew with 30 Squadron - Bristol Beaufighters, at one
> time with "Blackjack Walker".
>
> He was awarded the DFC but I have been unable to find any specific
> information.
> I did at one time find a very generic citation that said the award was for
> "action against the enemy" & nothing more.
>
> My understand was that he landed his aircraft on a beach to pickup 2
> downed airmen, while under enemy fire, and return them safely to base.
> I had been told that it required exception skill to get the Beaufighter
> down onto a shortish & narrow beach, pickup the 2 airmen & get the
> aircraft off the beach again - all while under fire.
> I cannot find any information about this event and wonder if someone out
> there can assist with the whole story??
>
> 405762 Flight Lieutenant Mostyn Lloyd Morgan flew with Fred Cassidy for
> most of his tour with 30 Squadron. ...
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Author: David SpringthorpeDavid Springthorpe Date: Feb 9, 2008 16:20
On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:33:41 GMT, "TacAN" wrote:
>Hi Coop
Sorry, can't reply to your original posting as it has just been automatically
deleted under my 1 day kept rule.
My uncle flew these aircraft also, dunno what squadron/s 'tho and he's passed on
so can't really help. I'll listen to his short 'life history' recording again
soon - there's a good story about shaking off a group of Japanese fighters.
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Author: NedNed Date: Feb 9, 2008 21:47
David Springthorpe wrote:
> On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:33:41 GMT, "TacAN" wrote:
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>> Hi Coop
>
> Sorry, can't reply to your original posting as it has just been automatically
> deleted under my 1 day kept rule.
>
> My uncle flew these aircraft also, dunno what squadron/s 'tho and he's passed on
> so can't really help. I'll listen to his short 'life history' recording again
> soon - there's a good story about shaking off a group of Japanese fighters.
I seem to recall a similar story. What was his surname?
Ned
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Author: David SpringthorpeDavid Springthorpe Date: Feb 9, 2008 22:25
On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:47:13 +1000, Ned aioe.org> wrote:
>I seem to recall a similar story. What was his surname?
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