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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 5, 2017 14:00:25 GMT 12
Sandy Strachan joined 75 sq in March 1945 as an AG . He flew four ops with the Amohanga crew then one ( 22.4.45) with the Butler crew. Sandy was the last BC veteran in South Canterbury.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 5, 2017 17:08:38 GMT 12
LAW, John Geoffrey (Jack). RAF 1942-1947, S/N 1623189, FltLt 123,81,631 Squadrons. Passed away suddenly at Franklin Village Rest Home, Pukekohe, on Saturday 2 September, 2017, aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Joan; greatly loved father of Dorothy and Stephen, Barbara, Harry and Jushu, Tim and Sue; loved grandfather of Susanna, Simon, Emma, Aidan, Liam, Treasa, Vivienne, Shayna, Thorndyke, Troydyn and his many great grandchildren. A service for Jack will be held at Waters Funeral Home, 81 Franklin Rd Pukekohe, on Friday 8 September at 12 noon, followed by a private cremation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 6, 2017 21:07:32 GMT 12
MILLER, Bruce. (Formerly of Papakura). Service numbers: Army 458490 RNZAF NZ43146 WWII Passed away peacefully at Norfolk Court Home and Hospital, Dargaville, surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Loma. Loved and loving father and father in law of Margaret and Barry, and Beverly and Geoffrey. Special Da of Suzanne, Michelle and Paul, Cherie and Nick, Kirsty, and Michael and Melissa. Great Da of Kiana, Abbey, Ryan, Jayden, Alyssa, Peyton and Ruby. Loved brother of Ian (deceased), Tom (deceased) and Shelia (Fielding). A service will be held at The Dargaville RSA, 26 Hokianga Street Dargaville on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 1pm. All communications to the "Miller Family" c/- Hart Funeral Services C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145 .
CLAYDON, Kenneth Wilfred:
(Reg no 582648, Ex RAF & RNZAF, Squadron Leader Rtd). On September 3, 2017, peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village, New Plymouth, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Megan. Loving father of Andrew and devoted grandad of John.
A gentleman at rest.
If desired a donation to the Alzheimer's Society may be left at the service. A service for Kenneth will be held at St Chad's Anglican Church, Omata Road, New Plymouth, on Friday, September 8, 2017, at 1.00pm followed by private cremation.
CARROLL, Vera Jean. WAAF, S/No. W2529, Transport Division RNZAF, WW2 Stalwart Secretary of the HB Ex-WAAF Association. Peacefully on August 30, 2017 at Princess Alexandra retirement Home, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late James Nelson Carroll. Loved mother of Helen Hellyer, John, Shirley, and Barbara Eddy. Much loved Grandma of Karen, Craig, Fiona, Clare, Alicia, Kim, and great-grandma of Haylee, Troy, Janelle, Mathew, Rebbekah, Tia, Jessie, Jayden, Arden, Callum, Blake, Paige and great-great grandma to be in January '18. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Princess Alexandra who cared for and supported both Vera, Jim and their family. Vera loved you all. A family service for Vera has been held. Messages to the Carroll Family can be sent to PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
RAMSHAW, Brian Thomas: 14.1.1942 - 4.9.2017 Senior Aircraftman Engineer RAF G1935962, Member of the Royal Federation of NZ Justice Association. Loved father and father-in-law of Marie & Paul, Vereena, Michelle & Robert, David, Lea & Mike, Seraya & Mark and Natasha & Luke. Loved Pops to all his grand and great-grandchildren. You are invited to celebrate Brian's life on Friday 8th September, at the War Memorial Hall, Stratford, at 11.00am. Colourful attire requested. Interment at Hawera cemetery following the celebration. All correspondence c/- V Sutton, 144 Portia St, Stratford.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 7, 2017 12:00:48 GMT 12
CARROLL, Vera Jean. WAAF, S/No. W2529, Transport Division RNZAF, WW2 Stalwart Secretary of the HB Ex-WAAF Association. Peacefully on August 30, 2017 at Princess Alexandra retirement Home, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late James Nelson Carroll. Loved mother of Helen Hellyer, John, Shirley, and Barbara Eddy. Much loved Grandma of Karen, Craig, Fiona, Clare, Alicia, Kim, and great-grandma of Haylee, Troy, Janelle, Mathew, Rebbekah, Tia, Jessie, Jayden, Arden, Callum, Blake, Paige and great-great grandma to be in January '18. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Princess Alexandra who cared for and supported both Vera, Jim and their family. Vera loved you all. A family service for Vera has been held. Messages to the Carroll Family can be sent to PO Box 1055, Napier 4140. Enlisted as W2529 Miss Vera Jean Hollett at Whenuapai on 24 Jan 42. Errol |
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 9, 2017 11:04:11 GMT 12
BURROWS N ( Bunny) NZ 415572 on 8/9/17 . Bunny was VP in the NZBCA and a foundation member. He trained as a navigator and saw service with 15 , 622 and 487 squadrons He remained in the RNZAF postwar serving in Malaya and Fiji. He was also involved in the delivery flights of Mosquitoes and Bristol Freighters and flew on the early Avenger top dressing trials .
Bunny was a real character and a gentleman with a magic attraction to ladies of all ages. We will miss him greatly .
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 9, 2017 12:54:10 GMT 12
BURROWS N ( Bunny) NZ 415572 on 8/9/17 . Bunny was VP in the NZBCA and a foundation member. He trained as a navigator and saw service with 15 , 622 and 487 squadrons He remained in the RNZAF postwar serving in Malaya and Fiji. He was also involved in the delivery flights of Mosquitoes and Bristol Freighters and flew on the early Avenger top dressing trials . Bunny was a real character and a gentleman with a magic attraction to ladies of all ages. We will miss him greatly . Enlisted as NZ415572 Harold Norman Burrows at Levin as air gunner on 5 Oct 41. Renumbered as 70089 in January 1949. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 9, 2017 13:44:28 GMT 12
Aww no, rest in peace Bunny. One of the greats.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 9, 2017 14:15:54 GMT 12
And we've lost another great veteran too, Blue Skies Mac! How sad right now that the Sunderland he worked for years on is about to finally go indoors.  BETTJEMAN, Macnab (Mac). (NZ 429134 Flying Officer RNZAF) On 7 September 2017, aged 95 years. Dearest Husband of Noelene for 66 years and loving father to Wayne, Greg, Grant, Craig, and the late Russell. Special father-in-law and friend of Alison, Jenny, Phif and Kate. Dear Grandad of Bodhi, Rowan, Dion, Petra, Bianca, Brittany and Finn and Great Grandad to Maia and Giulia. ?'Will be dearly missed by us all?'. A special thanks to the rest home staff at Bob Owens Retirement Village for their exceptional care and respect for Mac, especially over the last several months. A celebration of Mac?'s life will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga.on Tuesday 12 September at 2pm, followed by burial. Communication to the Bettjeman Family, c/o P O Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142. BISHOP, Cecil John: 404200 RNZAF SGT. Passed away 4th September 2017. Aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Joan. Loved Father and father-in-law of David and Raewyn, Wendy and Colin. Adored Grandad to Nicholas, Andrew and Gemma, Michael and Ni'ia, and Simon and Emma. Brother to the late Bob and Anne, the late Betty and Alan Galpin, the late Keith and Merle, Shirley and Gordon Vogtherr. A private service has been held. Tributes can be sent to The Bishop family, C/- PO Box 8424, Hastings, 4122. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 9, 2017 14:30:23 GMT 12
PAY, John Ernest James. WWII, NZ Air Force, Pacific, Service N° 432693. Peacefully on September 7, 2017 at the Hawke's Bay Hospital (after a tragic accident), with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Audrey Pay (formerly Evans, nee Wood). Loved father of Bethaney and Allan Turner, Miria and Joe Munday, Richard and Roslyn Pay (all of Australia), Robert and Mary-Ann Pay, Christopher and Tita Evans (all of Taradale), and David and Anne Marie Evans (Christchurch). Cherished 'Grandad' to his 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the NZ Heart Foundation can be made at the service and would be appreciated. Messages to the 'Pay Family' C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 11, 2017 13:55:18 GMT 12
Bunny's funeral details :- BURROWS, Harold Norman (Bunny). - 415572 RAF WW2 Sqn Ldr Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday 8 September 2017, aged 97. Loving husband of the late Janice. Loved father and father in-law of Sue and Nick, Andy and Fiona. Loving grandad of Michael, Hayden, Josh, Hannah and Hamish. A service to celebrate Bunny's life will be held in the All Saints Chapel of the Purewa Crematorium, 102 St John's Road, Meadowbank on Thursday 14 September at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.nz would be greatly appreciated. OLSEN, Arthur James (Jim). RNZAF NZ437414. Died peacefully with family at his side at North Shore Hospital on 8th September 2017, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of Joan for 62 years, loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Allan, Paul and Catherine, Angela and Grenville, Jon and Julie, adored Grandad to his eight grandchildren and one great grandson. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Kumeu Village Rest Home for their exceptional care of Jim. Donations can be made in Jim's name to Dementia Auckland, P O Box 5132, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141. A service for Jim will be held at The Main Chapel, Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson at 3pm on Wednesday 13th September 2017. ROGAN, Helen Mary (Mollie) (nee Boyd). Born December 29, 1920. WAAF 2801. Mollie passed away peacefully on 8 September 2017, aged 96. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Jim, mother and mother-in-law of: Jim and Anne; Mary and Alan; George and Caron; Annette and Christopher; Christine and Ian. Much loved grandmother of James and Michael Rogan, Peter, Geoffrey and Harry Nunns, Greg Rogan and Jessica Dromgool, Jack, William and Matthew Reed and Ross McFadzean; and great-grandmother of Leo Rogan and Kyle Dromgool. Loved sister of Peggie and Brian Hassall, Bill and Doreen Boyd. Mollie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Taharoto Rd, Takapuna, on Wednesday 13 September at 11 a.m. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 12, 2017 12:05:47 GMT 12
SARGISON, Doreen Frances, (nee Waites). 75131 RNZAF Passed away at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 9th September 2017 Aged 88 years. Eldest daughter of Stanley John and Margaret May Waites ( both Deceased ). Loved Wife of Donald George. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Sandra and Darrel Munro and Mum Sargi of Denise. Cherished Grandmother of Shane & Rochelle, Nicola & Mark, and Brendon. Also loved Aunt, Great & Great Great Aunt of Donna and Paul, Bruce, Catherine, Jenny & Nick & Killian. A Service for Doreen will be held at The Anglican Church, Manuaute Street, Taumarunui Friday, the 15th of September at 1:00 pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to The Neurological Foundation may be left at the Church.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 13, 2017 11:48:41 GMT 12
I have just been informed by Owen Jones (OJ) that homebuilder, pilot, historian and shipwreck diver Noel Hilliam has passed away. He was leading the team hoping to recover the P-51D Mustang in the Dargaville river.
HILLIAM, Noel Edward. on 10 September 2017 at his home Dargaville. Now at peace. Dearly loved husband Julie. Loved father of Maryanne, Patricia, Tex, Tina, Joel and their partners. Loved grandfather of his 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes a private funeral service will be held. A public celebration of Noel's life will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre, Harding Park, Dargaville on Thursday 14 September 2017 at 1.30pm. All communications to 16 Ranfurly Street, Dargaville. 0310
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 13, 2017 20:50:21 GMT 12
This was posted on the RNZAF Members: Past And Present page on Facebook:
SGT (RET) David Wayne Hemmingson SSUPLR K85063 passed away 06Sept17 in Marton. A farewell for Hemi is being held at the Bulls RSA on Friday 15 Sept at 1430. Messages can be sent to ruthandgirls@clear.net.nz
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 14, 2017 23:42:37 GMT 12
MCIVOR, Murray (Mac). Born December 11, 1934. Passed away on September 10, 2017. McIvor Murray [Mac]. RNZAF. Warrant Officer First Class [retired]. Passed away peacefully while on holiday at his daughter's home in Newcastle, Australia.Residing at Waitakare Gardens, Henderson. Loving husband of Norma [deceased]. Beloved friend of Lisa and Roy Beckham. Father of David, Andrew, and Janet. Father in law to Sandra, Kirk, and Irene. Grandfather to Cathleen, Matthew, and Nat. Zack and Coco. David, Andrew, Luke, and Joseph. Funeral Service at Elouera Chapel. Monday 18th September at 10.30am. Father Fred Kado officiating. White Lady Funerals. Newcastle, Australia.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 16, 2017 11:31:49 GMT 12
BENNETT, Colin Herbert: Returned Serviceman No. 46820. RNZAF, WWII. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Gisborne. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, and loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and the late Talosaga Pilitati (Gisborne), Sandra and Pita Dawson (Invercargill), and Maureen and Bruce Mercer (Nelson), loved Grandad of his 8 grandchildren, and Pop to his 14 great-grandchildren. Colin's funeral and private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gisborne R.S.A. Welfare Fund, would be appreciated and may be posted to P.O. Box 149, Gisborne. Evans Funeral Services Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.
GILBERT, George Roy (Roy): Reg. 566008 RAF Flight Sgt. On September 14, 2017, peacefully at home, in his 103rd year. Loved husband of Edna. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Peter and Diane; Barbara; Ian and grandfather of Eve and Aaron McKenzie; Liam and Rory; and Kathryn. Loved brother of the late Graeme (Mike) and Jack Gilbert. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families. Messages to 82 Stephenson Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John c/- PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240, would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Roy will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Monday, September 18, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Fairhall RSA Cemetery.
NORRIS, Cyril Frederick: 1319715 WO RAF. Of Feilding. On Tuesday 12 September 2017 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of Beryl for 75 years. Father and father-in-law of Patrick and Janet Norris (Sydney), and Elayne and Ian Johnston (Feilding). Loved brother of Marjorie Wells (Canada). Loved Pop of his grandchildren Sarah, Brendan, Kate and Andrew; Mel, Karl and Graham, and his great-grandchildren Timothy and Christopher; Liam and Henry; Holly, Owen and Eva; Stanley and Barney; Kadir; Louis, Jai and Mahlia; Emma-Katte, Benjamin and Max. The family invites you to join them in a celebration of Cyril's life at 10.30am on Tuesday 19 September at Beauchamp Funeral Home, 282 Kimbolton Rd, Feilding. In lieu of flowers please donate to St John Ambulance, PO Box 355, Feilding. Messages to: Norris family, 59 West St, Feilding 4702, or elayne@inspire.net.nz
HOLMES, Shirley Sherriff: (Ex W.A.A.F. Reg. No. 430412). On September 15, 2017, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Samuel Fredric Gordon Holmes ('Sivonholm', Methven), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rosalee and the late Lionel Ewington, Shirley-Ann and John Rickman, Samuel Gordon Holmes (deceased), Mary and Stephen MacLachlan, loved grandma of Mark Ewington; Stuart, Christopher and Amy, Samuel Rickman; Rupert and Susan, and Matilda MacLachlan and Dale; proud great-grandma of Mitchell MacLachlan, loved sister and sister-in-law of Victor and Barbara Novis, Ross and Jennifer Novis; Natalie and Lynton Broughton, Cecilia and Bill McKellar, Don and Dorothy Holmes, Peter and Edna Holmes, Bob and Marjorie Holmes (all deceased), and Annette and the late George King; and a much loved aunt, cousin and friend. Special thanks to the staff of Ilam Lifecare for their wonderful care and support of Shirley. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Holmes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service to celebrate Shirley's Life will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven, on Wednesday, September 20, at 1.30pm.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 16, 2017 13:33:52 GMT 12
GILBERT, George Roy (Roy): Reg. 566008 RAF Flight Sgt. On September 14, 2017, peacefully at home, in his 103rd year. Loved husband of Edna. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Peter and Diane; Barbara; Ian and grandfather of Eve and Aaron McKenzie; Liam and Rory; and Kathryn. Loved brother of the late Graeme (Mike) and Jack Gilbert. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families. Messages to 82 Stephenson Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John c/- PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240, would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Roy will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Monday, September 18, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Fairhall RSA Cemetery. At the time of his death, Gilbert (born 11 Mar 1915) may well have been New Zealand's oldest ex-air force man. He became a Halton 'Brat' on being selected here for an apprenticeship with the RAF in late 1931 and enlisting with the RAF on 26 Jan 32. Discharged in the rank of flight sergeant on 30 Jun 45, he then transferred to the RNZAF as NZ452903 on 1 Jul 45, serving until 12 Apr 1946. The transfer meant that he could return to New Zealand without having to pay his own way home. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 16, 2017 13:40:37 GMT 12
HOLMES, Shirley Sherriff: (Ex W.A.A.F. Reg. No. 430412). On September 15, 2017, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Samuel Fredric Gordon Holmes ('Sivonholm', Methven), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rosalee and the late Lionel Ewington, Shirley-Ann and John Rickman, Samuel Gordon Holmes (deceased), Mary and Stephen MacLachlan, loved grandma of Mark Ewington; Stuart, Christopher and Amy, Samuel Rickman; Rupert and Susan, and Matilda MacLachlan and Dale; proud great-grandma of Mitchell MacLachlan, loved sister and sister-in-law of Victor and Barbara Novis, Ross and Jennifer Novis; Natalie and Lynton Broughton, Cecilia and Bill McKellar, Don and Dorothy Holmes, Peter and Edna Holmes, Bob and Marjorie Holmes (all deceased), and Annette and the late George King; and a much loved aunt, cousin and friend. Special thanks to the staff of Ilam Lifecare for their wonderful care and support of Shirley. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Holmes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service to celebrate Shirley's Life will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven, on Wednesday, September 20, at 1.30pm. Enlisted as W5261 Miss Shirley Sherriff Novis. '430412' actually refers to her enlistment date - 12 Apr 43. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 16, 2017 14:24:35 GMT 12
I just received this from Dave Starr:
Hi Dave
Notice in today’s Herald. Maxwell Gerald Donnelly (Max). Passed away Tuesday 12th September 2017, aged 72 years.
Dearly beloved soulmate and husband of Michelle.
A private funeral was held for Max on Friday 15th September 2017.
When I first met Max he was driving a truck for R & O Transport. He became very interested in flying and worked as a loader driver for the local Co Op in Warkworth, gained his Commercial licence and ag rating.
His first job was with Wanganui Aero Work and then shifted to Kaitaia with James. He then started on helicopters with Wisharts before returning to Kaitaia on helicopters for James.
He did quite a bit for the Rescue helicopter in Auckland for James and then took over that part of the business. His son Lance has flown helicopters for the Rescue service in Auckland.
Unfortunately have not seen either of them for some time.
Thought you might be interested.
Regards
Dave Starr
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Post by delticman on Sept 16, 2017 20:50:57 GMT 12
I just received this from Dave Starr: Hi Dave Notice in today’s Herald. Maxwell Gerald Donnelly (Max). Passed away Tuesday 12th September 2017, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved soulmate and husband of Michelle. A private funeral was held for Max on Friday 15th September 2017. When I first met Max he was driving a truck for R & O Transport. He became very interested in flying and worked as a loader driver for the local Co Op in Warkworth, gained his Commercial licence and ag rating. His first job was with Wanganui Aero Work and then shifted to Kaitaia with James. He then started on helicopters with Wisharts before returning to Kaitaia on helicopters for James. He did quite a bit for the Rescue helicopter in Auckland for James and then took over that part of the business. His son Lance has flown helicopters for the Rescue service in Auckland. Unfortunately have not seen either of them for some time. Thought you might be interested. Regards Dave Starr That is very sad news. The last time I saw Max was at the Ag-reunion at Masterton 2009. He was always good for a story. In earlier times, it was always good to catch up with him in his caravan at Mechanic's Bay. |
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Post by camtech on Sept 16, 2017 22:53:11 GMT 12
I believe Lance was ex air force aircraft trade.
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