http://m.spenboroughguardian.co.uk/news/local/memorial-to-halifax-bomber-crash-hero-1-5747005
Nice to see that the bravery of the pilot is finally being recognised just a shame that Tom is no longer around to see it unveiled
By: phil103 - 19th June 2013 at 19:17
Thanks for the extra info. Very brave man, came all the way from Australia to fight. 60 some pathfinder missions from Italy and several crash landings all before age of 23. He wrote an excellent book detailing his time in the airforce
By: jettisoning - 18th June 2013 at 18:57
tom scotland
1652 HCU Marston Moor
Halifax II JB788
Chorley notes ‘for his coolness in the face of a very difficult situation he subsequently received a Commanding Officer’s Commendation’
(Bomber Command Losses Vol 8 HCUs and Miscellaneous Units)
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June 18, 2013 at 2:42 pm