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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 2, 2023 22:04:02 GMT 12
Here is a new request for information from Tony Hoskins.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 2, 2023 22:07:28 GMT 12
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 2, 2023 22:33:42 GMT 12
Here is a new request for information from Tony Hoskins. Jack Lloyd's middle name was Nelson. He gained his Pilot's 'A' Licence (No 1339) on 3 May 38 while flying with the Wellington Aero Club. Errol |
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Post by Antonio on Nov 3, 2023 7:52:51 GMT 12
Flt Lt Jack Irvine 684 Sqn.
From Mosquito, A Complete History by C. Martib Sharp & Michael J.F. Bowyer:
1945: 9th March; NS675:Z. Ops: Photorecce of Puket Sound. Flight time 8.48.
1945: 15th July; NS688:Q flown by Sqn Ldr C G Andrews. Ops: Photorecce of Mt Everest. The first ever flypast of the mountain.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 3, 2023 8:14:07 GMT 12
Further on Jack Irvine. www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C121468For Your Tomorrow, Vol 3, p601 And I found this lovely colourised photo on Facebook:  World record reconnaissance aircrew Flight Lieutenant Jack Irvine and Walter Bannister in the cockpit of their No. 684 Squadron Mosquito. India. 1945. On 10 March 1945, NS675, 'Z', flown by Flt Lt J. Irvine and Flt Sgt W Bannister flew through frontal cloud to Phuket to obtain beach cover. There was broken cloud over the target but, by diverting to each separate area as it became clear, almost complete cover was obtained although this entailed three full circuits of the island. The total flying time for 2,848 miles was 8hr 48min, a new distance and endurance record. Citation DFC: Jack Irvine is a pilot of outstanding enthusiasm and determination. He has completed several ultra-long range sorties during adverse weather. On one occasion he was detailed to cover an emergency target over 1000 miles from the nearest base and spent 75 minutes over the target to complete all his tasks. Jack Irvine flew the first flight over Mt Everest to gain movie film and photos of peak 1945, this flight was arranged by the RAF film unit to enable planning of a possible post-war route to the summit. They spent an hour and 20 minutes over and around it. Their films and still photographs were sent to Britain and were carefully studied by the team led by Sir John Hunt with which Sir Edmund did his climb. At the time Irvine thought it would be impossible to climb to the peak. "I’d no idea then there was a young man called Edmund Hillary in the audience and certainly not that within a few years he’d be proving me wrong." Said Irvine. Jack Irvine passed away on the 4th December 2007 at age 89 in Albany, North Shore City, New Zealand. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 3, 2023 9:31:08 GMT 12
Thanks very much Errol and Antonio.
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Post by Antonio on Nov 3, 2023 11:35:30 GMT 12
The link -"See more here for details" is broken |
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Post by Antonio on Nov 3, 2023 11:36:58 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Nov 3, 2023 13:59:18 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Nov 5, 2023 12:29:12 GMT 12
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Post by tbf2504 on Nov 5, 2023 14:33:59 GMT 12
The first allied aircraft to land at Singapore post the Japanese surrender, was one from 684 Squadron RAF and was flown by New Zealander Squadron Leader Cliff Andrews DFC with navigator W/O H.S. Painter. A recon flight from Cocos Island on 31 August 1945 the aircraft suffered an engine failure near Singapore and the pilot decided to land at Changi? airfield. They were met by several Japanese officers who bowed and invited them to the officers mess. British RAF ex-POWs repaired the engine and they flew back to Cocos
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2023 6:18:18 GMT 12
Tony has asked me to ask about these two and see if any details can be found:
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Post by Mustang51 on Nov 7, 2023 6:28:00 GMT 12
That colourised pic is brilliant
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 7, 2023 10:23:16 GMT 12
Tony has asked me to ask about these two and see if any details can be found: From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : MURRAY, Squadron Leader William Moffat, DFC. NZ404926 & 131712; Born Mosgiel, 10 Jan 1914; RNZAF 1 Dec 1940 to 5 Apr 1946, Res. to 10 Jan 1969; Pilot. Citation Distinguished Flying Cross (17 Aug 1945): [684(PR)Sqn RAF (Mosquito)] Squadron Leader Murray has taken part in a large number of bomber reconnaissance and photographic sorties. His aircraft has been attacked by enemy aircraft on 8 occasions and, in the ensuing engagements, he has probably destroyed 1 enemy aircraft. At all times this flight commander has proved to be an outstanding leader of great courage and determination. Served with 4 and 3 Sqns RNZAF (both Hudson) in the S & SWPAs Dec 1941-Mar 1943, then with 684 Sqn RAF in Burma Nov 1944-1945. Died Dunedin, 11 Jun 1991. NZ414669 George Keith Paterson was born in New Zealand on 7 Jul 20. Survived the war. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 7, 2023 10:24:10 GMT 12
Thanks Errol.
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Post by Antonio on Jun 9, 2024 11:41:46 GMT 12
Another one:
CROFTON DFC Alian John Wayman Nav/W.Op 540 Sqn, 75 Sqn RNZAF 656082/170602 RAF, 72940 RNZAF
By Such Deeds, p.143
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