"Dave Kearton" ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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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.
Somewhere I've heard that Mr Walker also wrote a book covering some of his
war time experiences.
If some kind soul could tell me the title ...........!

I've found it incredible to trace the war time experiences of some of my
family.
Have so-far I've covered (some of) my dad - I may have mentioned to you some
time ago that he was THE most important guy on Jackson Field & held the well
being of everyone on the base in his hands. He was a cook (fitter n
turner??). ;-))

My grandad served with the 41st Infantry in France during WWI.
Mostyn Morgan with 30 Squadron. I had the pleasure of taking my uncle for a
joy ride around town in a Cherokee 180 in the late 1960's - apart from
takeoff and landing he flew that little plane from the right hand seat the
whole time. Quite a change of pace to the Bristol Beaufighter. But it was a
great day for us both. :-)
Very little information I have regarding their personal experiences - which
seems to be the case for so many of our RSL men and women, not too many feel
the need to revist those terrible days (even for family). Something that I
have learned to respect, even though it would be "nice" to hear more about
their life.
I've mostly only ever had those short brief glimpses when they did say
something about those days

Have also been tracing WWI #454 Alan Linton 31 Battalion AIF. He is no
relation, but somehow I've managed to piece together his (short) Army
history as well as finding out a great deal about the rest of his family.
It really has been a fascinating trip.
Its kept me off the streets for years now. ;-)

Thanks again Dave.
Graham