I have recently finished reading this book – “Ploughshares and Propellers” – compiled by Bruce Anderson . It is a book describing the recollections of the exploits and stories of eighty-four young air men and women from the old Shires of Kerang, East Loddon, Gordon and Wakool who served with Australia’s Air Force from 1914-1918, 1939-1945 and through to the 1990s. Their own personal accounts make very interesting reading.
By: TwinOtter23 - 22nd July 2012 at 23:09
Nothing received here! :confused:
…. just landed!! 🙂
By: Andy Wright - 22nd July 2012 at 23:05
That’s great to hear about Edgar, John, and wonderful to see the book being presented to the museum.
PM sent, TwinOtter23.
By: grant_mcdonald - 21st July 2012 at 05:20
Wholeheartedly agree, it’s a wonderful book.
Being from the local area (Bruce was one of my high school teachers) I have indeed walked past some of these people many times without knowing. Thanks to Bruce that is no longer the case.
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Well done that man” 🙂
By: TwinOtter23 - 20th July 2012 at 11:25
The book presentation featured in Newark Air Museum’s May 2012 Dispersal newsletter (including by the look of it, some of JS’s photos) – if anyone would like a PDF of the newsletter then drop me a PM with an email address; a few printed copies of the newsletter can also be sent if I receive a postal address.
By: John Shipman - 20th July 2012 at 10:57
Hello Andy – it sure is a good book. Mine is signed by many of the individual contributors which makes it just a tad more interesting and personal. I think one can get it via one or two web sites too. Edgar Pickles (Chapter 71) was over here recently and met the Queen etc at the Bomber Command Memorial opening ceremony. A copy of the book was presented earlier this year to Newark Air Museum. See picture attached (hopefully).
By: Andy Wright - 18th July 2012 at 23:53
Big sod of a book isn’t it, John?! It’s on my shelf but I have yet to read it. My strongest memory from a couple of flick-throughs was some of the exploits of these people. You could have walked past them in the street and never known.
Considering its size the book was surprisingly affordable. I have Bruce’s contact details at home so if anyone is interested give me a hoy.
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