Recovery of Spitfire Vb AR403

Just a little update on this aircraft and pilot.

Today (Thursday 25th of July) the remains of Malcolm Eric Edward Robertson were taken to Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow for reinterment.

Which part of Craigton was used for the reinternment? Craigton is much improved since being taken into council care a few years ago – before it was a jungle. Your final comment, ‘we will remember…’ resonates. In the ‘older’ far north west corner, close to Cardonald station, is the grave of BofB pilot Robert Fraser. Even under the new stewardship, it is a constant battle to prevent his grave from being engulfed by the undergrowth, being off the main walkways. It is much better than it was, but ‘could do better’ applies. Well done in your efforts with Malcolm Robertson. I hope his last resting place fares better as the years slip by.

A very satisfactory result. Well done!

Just a little update on this aircraft and pilot.

Today (Thursday 25th of July) the remains of Malcolm Eric Edward Robertson were taken to Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow for reinterment.

There were around 20 people in attendence with family representatives, RNZAF, Police, CWGC, 3 legion standard bearers and at least 5 of our own group.

Malcolm was well represented and got a good second send off.

I feel quite proud if that is the right word of our group.And it has been a privilege to meet and talk to some of the people we have met in the last couple of years.

Thank you to all of the people that have been involved over the last few years and to those of you here who have helped too.

Farewell Malcolm we will remember you.

Have just bought the magazine and enjoyed the article. Interesting that a MkV had a metal instrument panel. Feel free to post more photos of the cleaned remains!