I am extremely sad to have to tell you that another Second World War fighter pilot died on Saturday. My great friend Bill Musgrave flew Spitfires with 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron in Italy and southern France in 1944/45.
Hugely enthusiastic about all things aviation, Bill was always generous with his time and eager to share his experiences with our generation. His death came most unexpectedly and just a few days after our last chat.
I will miss him.
Steve
By: QldSpitty - 18th May 2007 at 06:17
A while ago..
Wing Commander Bobbie Gibbes passed away about four weeks ago as well.An Aussie larrakin and legend.One of the original pilots who flew Black 6 soon after it,s capture when he was in 3 Squadron,then came home to command 54 Squadron after Bob Foster and ultimately command number one Fighter Wing defending Australia.RIP and Saint Peter better watch the liquor cabinet.
By: Moggy C - 17th May 2007 at 13:40
“Blue skies” to them both
Moggy
By: Steve Bond - 17th May 2007 at 13:37
I regret I must report another loss. Les Weeks was a member of the crew of Hendon’s Lancaster “S for Sugar”. I recently had a great evening with him recording his experiences – he went on to join a Pathfinder Squadron, and like all these chaps, was very modest about his contribution to the war effort.
Sadly, Les died quite suddenly, a couple of weeks ago.
By: Mark12 - 16th April 2007 at 14:04
RIP old friend.
Mark
By: XL391 - 16th April 2007 at 13:52
Good Night, God Bless Sir… 🙁
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