Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

Discussions on all aspects of the The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth during the Inter-War era and Second World War. Hosted by Andy H
GregSingh
Member
Posts: 3877
Joined: 21 Jun 2012, 02:11
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#16

Post by GregSingh » 27 Apr 2014, 09:50

Not sure if anyone mentioned 454 RAAF Squadron in Italy 1943-45. Also 451 and 458 squadrons in southern France in August 1944.
Another one - 459 operated around Greek islands 1942-45.

User avatar
wenty
Member
Posts: 1601
Joined: 02 Dec 2002, 00:41
Location: Australia
Contact:

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#17

Post by wenty » 29 Apr 2014, 06:24

Hi Gambardier,

You've got me thinking now. Unfortunately Grandad died at the age of just 62 in 1965, well before I was born so I couldn't ask him about it - all the stories and mementos have been passed down. I'll check it out with the rest of the family and inform you once I double check.

Cheers,
Adam.


User avatar
wenty
Member
Posts: 1601
Joined: 02 Dec 2002, 00:41
Location: Australia
Contact:

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#18

Post by wenty » 08 Jun 2014, 07:36

It was great to see the Australian veterans being honoured during the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day - indeed they had seen action in the air force. Excellent ceremony and well done to all involved.

Cheers,
Adam.

harry6116
Member
Posts: 145
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 11:47

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#19

Post by harry6116 » 08 Jun 2014, 08:35

i haven't seen it yet but i know it was good

User avatar
wenty
Member
Posts: 1601
Joined: 02 Dec 2002, 00:41
Location: Australia
Contact:

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#20

Post by wenty » 10 Jun 2014, 03:15

Keep an eye out, Harry. Worth watching again. Along with Jim Martin, the American paratrooper who recreated his jump 70 years later, at the age of 93. Great effort!

Cheers,
Adam.

harry6116
Member
Posts: 145
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 11:47

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#21

Post by harry6116 » 10 Jun 2014, 03:45

i will look out for it.

User avatar
wenty
Member
Posts: 1601
Joined: 02 Dec 2002, 00:41
Location: Australia
Contact:

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#22

Post by wenty » 12 Jun 2014, 10:30


harry6116
Member
Posts: 145
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 11:47

Re: Australian forces in Europe after Greece and Crete

#23

Post by harry6116 » 12 Jun 2014, 10:32

love it thanks a lot

Post Reply

Return to “The United Kingdom & its Empire and Commonwealth 1919-45”