Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 15, 2010 21:30:06 GMT 12
It is 65 years ago since the very sad Green Island tragedy where the RNZAF suffered the loss of eight Corsairs and their pilots. This is a famous event, and I cannot help but think it is worth marking not only the anniversary but to also wish Bryan Cox a happy 85th birthday. He spent his 20th birthday trying to find his way back from Rabaul to Green Island in the dark, the rain and with spacial disorientation after losing his cockpit lighting. For the full story read his great book Too Young To Die.
