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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 9, 2021 22:17:23 GMT 12
mcmaster...I really appreciate the comments. It was certainly not the easiest job I have done - not that it is a job - but I was truly aware of the need to get it right. Just wish I could have done it better...Next 100th will be easier !
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 12, 2021 14:48:40 GMT 12
Col, A very nice package awaited me on the front doorstep this morning. A copy of Armageddon and Okra together with a copy of Aircraft of the RAAF all wrapped up securely with the compliments of Air Commodore John Meier from RAAF H & H. Doubtless this wonderful gift has a great deal to do with your 'discussions' with RAAF H & H following our exchange in the pages of this thread. Very many thanks for that. I have just started on Armageddon.........
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Post by colford on Apr 12, 2021 20:41:21 GMT 12
Ando, Making sure those who deserve reward and recognition get it. On a side note, as mentioned previously in this thread, for the Centenary of the RAAF the RAAF reformed No.100 Squadron RAAF as their History and Heritage Squadron. An auspicious Squadron number for an auspicius event. By chance, purely, the synchronicity which I have found dotted throughout my life, a recent event brought to light a little bit of No.100 Squadron RAAF's history. A dear, elderly, ex-RAF WW2 friend of mine, recently had his wife of many years pass away. He shared with me a tribute to his late wife that revealed that her late father had been the Adjutant of No.100 Squadron RAAF during WW2, in particular during their time in Milne Bay and Tadji. What's more, the family held a photo album from his time with the RAAF and No.100 Squadron RAAF. Arrangements are now in hand to get that photo album passed from the safekeeping of the family into the safekeeping of the RAAF. S/L A E Root RAAF, Adjutant No.100 Squadron RAAF 1942-3. Example of just one of the photos from the album attached.  S:L A E Root RAAF 100 Sqdn by Colin Ford, on Flickr |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 12, 2021 22:34:05 GMT 12
It would be great if you could post the rest of the photos here before the album disappears into an archive, never to be seen again.
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 12, 2021 23:29:07 GMT 12
Dave..............totally agree
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Post by colford on Apr 13, 2021 20:29:44 GMT 12
Gentlemen, I have spoken with the donor of the album to get his okay, and have attached below a curated selecton of some of the photos from the album. These give an idea of the range of subjects and material covered. The album includes copies of photos ranging in size from about 1 1/2" x 2" to larger 6"x4", but most are small prints about 3" square. They cover a range of day to day scenes of daily Squadron life in and around Milne Bay. The Flickr title tags give an idea of the subjects.  News Article by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Muddy Road by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Gili Gili Arms by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Squadron Office Milne Bay by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Squadron Admin Milne Bay by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Outside AIF HQ Milne Bay Jan 43 by Colin Ford, on Flickr  RAAF Pinnance Milne Bay by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Squadron Aircrew Milne Bay by Colin Ford, on Flickr  100Sqdn Beaufort by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Beaufort A2A by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Milne Bay Mess by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Japanese Barge by Colin Ford, on Flickr  Supply Lines by Colin Ford, on Flickr Once these are in the hands of the end recipients, I am sure that with some high resolution scanning and some modern image manipulation they will be able to clean these photos up quite a lot and also draw out much more detail from the originals. A fortuitous find. |
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Post by ErrolC on Apr 13, 2021 21:12:04 GMT 12
Gentlemen, I have spoken with the donor of the album to get his okay, and have attached below a curated selecton of some of the photos from the album. Those are great Col, thanks to the donor and yourself. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 13, 2021 21:34:51 GMT 12
Superb Colin, awesome stuff!
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Post by JollyGreenSlugg on Apr 13, 2021 21:54:19 GMT 12
Outstanding photos, thank you for sharing!
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 14, 2021 13:32:22 GMT 12
Wonderful......to think just how many albums like this are still in existence but hidden away or worse still, all of the ones that have been thrown out when their owners pass away and the younger generation does not know or appreciate their historical worth.
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Post by mcmaster on Apr 15, 2021 16:57:23 GMT 12
Picture of the current RAAF fleet and some ground support vehicles taken at RAAF Amberley in March. Whats missing? Don't see any drones. MC-55A Peregrine probably not yet delivered?  ADF official |
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 15, 2021 19:39:32 GMT 12
COL, Overwhelmed. Returned home to another huge package on the doormat. Complete three part history of RAAF 1921 to 1996. So many thanks and can you please pass it on to your 'contact/s'
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Post by colford on Apr 15, 2021 22:01:56 GMT 12
Ando, will do, should be seeing them next week to hand over the photo album.
I am planning on getting over to TAM for the showcase on Saturday, so might catch up if you are there doing your usual gig.
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Post by Mustang51 on Apr 15, 2021 23:29:48 GMT 12
I'll be there then off straight afterwards to Mudgee Wheels, Wings and Wine.....think in that order....well there is wine in there somewhere !
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Post by Calum on Apr 19, 2021 15:03:07 GMT 12
Picture of the current RAAF fleet and some ground support vehicles taken at RAAF Amberley in March. Whats missing? Don't see any drones. MC-55A Peregrine probably not yet delivered? ADF official Looks like all the current inventory. MC-55A is running late, Triton and MQ-9B Sky Guardian not yet delivered |
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Post by mcmaster on Apr 23, 2021 13:19:34 GMT 12
Happy days. Picked up a copy of Aircraft of the RAAF at Big W ($35) which on first impressions looks a quality piece of work. Certainly weighty and smells good too. Also got in the mail one of the limited edition 100y medallions. I got the Mirage III one which celebrates a story of the "Miracle" holding its own in DACT with a Tomcat during a 1976 exercise Kangaroo II. airforceshop.com.au/air-force-100-limited-edition-medallions/ |
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Post by colford on May 2, 2021 17:38:34 GMT 12
As of yesterday 1 May 2021, RAAF has put up on YouTube as a part of their Centenary activity, a series of short profiles of all the current RAAF 'active' air bases. Each profile gives a quick overview of the history of the air base, then an overview of its current status, units hosted and aircraft types. Worth a look if you are interested as they include a lot of historic footage.
(If you watch all the videos in this series, you will find the backing music track a bit of either a put off or ear worm after repeated listening.)
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