A fascinating thread, brought to life with excellent photos. Thanks for posting them Snowy.
Richard
F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
Re: F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
Hi Merlin,
You are most welcome. I will bring more with me in June. I am amazed to learn that your father sent the message for the Warwick. I know everything that could be done was done, given the circumstances. I will welcome your insights and also would like to learn more about your father. It is no surprise how much these young men aged in such a short time, given what they went through.
I look forward to meeting you Merlin.
You are welcome also Richard.
Cheers
Snowy
You are most welcome. I will bring more with me in June. I am amazed to learn that your father sent the message for the Warwick. I know everything that could be done was done, given the circumstances. I will welcome your insights and also would like to learn more about your father. It is no surprise how much these young men aged in such a short time, given what they went through.
I look forward to meeting you Merlin.
You are welcome also Richard.
Cheers
Snowy
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Re: F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
Hi Snowy
I will let you have copies of the letters I received from Freddie and also the page from my father's log-book albeit very brief. The experiences these young men went through, most certainly aged them.
Regards
Merlin
I will let you have copies of the letters I received from Freddie and also the page from my father's log-book albeit very brief. The experiences these young men went through, most certainly aged them.
Regards
Merlin
Re: F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
Good on you Merlin.
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Re: F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
No problem Snowy I will look these out,scan them and send them as a pm.
My father's log reads as follows:
Date Hour Aircraft Type and No. Pilot Duty Remarks Flying Times
12/1/45 0835 Lancaster DV405 F/O Watts Wop "Ops" Bergen; Circled "Ditched" A/C; landed Milltown Day 8:20
Merlin
My father's log reads as follows:
Date Hour Aircraft Type and No. Pilot Duty Remarks Flying Times
12/1/45 0835 Lancaster DV405 F/O Watts Wop "Ops" Bergen; Circled "Ditched" A/C; landed Milltown Day 8:20
Merlin
Re: F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn
Many thanks Merlin. If it is easier for you I can wait until I am in the UK to see them.