Mick, thanks for posting this. A part of NZ history l knew little or nothing about. But, l have to say it got me to thinking. Just before I left NZ back in 73, a cousin of mine, who was very close to my family, married a former RNZAF pilot, Les Jeffs, who was also in squadron 14. Looking at the picture l am not sure which one is him, being almost 30yrs later, people looks change. He never talked about his flying days, but remained active at the flight museum in Auckland. Les was terrific guy, gone but never to forgotten.
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73 years ago today...
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Fantastic story and pics Mick. Tragic.
Yes, thanx for sharing...
Yes, thanx for sharing...
Michaelo
650Mick
I appreciate the comments, as we say here in our remembrance services "Lest we forget"
Here is a picture of my father who ended up a Flying officer in the airforce after the war. Picture is in one of the first jet aircraft used by the RNZAF....lets see who can guess which type of aircraft it is....
Here is a picture of my father who ended up a Flying officer in the airforce after the war. Picture is in one of the first jet aircraft used by the RNZAF....lets see who can guess which type of aircraft it is....
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Man, that's an old pic. Lotta steam gauges.
BOAC De Havilland Comet flight deck
BOAC De Havilland Comet flight deck
Yup - I would have said DH Comet.
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Michaelo
650Mick
We like steam gauges 