F/O Ian Ross RAAF 617 Sqn

[PAFG]

A fascinating thread, brought to life with excellent photos. Thanks for posting them Snowy.

Richard

[Snowy]

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

[Merlin]

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

[Snowy]

Good on you Merlin.

[Merlin]

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

[Snowy]

Many thanks Merlin. If it is easier for you I can wait until I am in the UK to see them.