Farewell George Smith

George Smith passed away peacefully early last Thursday morning, 17th December, morning after a short illness. He was comfortable, under professional hospital care, and in the presence of family members. 

The following notice was placed in Melbourne papers by the association - 

SMITH. George Vivian. Founder of The Odd Bods U. K. Association in 1946, WW2 ex- Flying Officer RAAF and holder of the French Legion of Honour. A friend, colleague, guide, mentor and support to many. Former President, and our Secretary for over 20 years. 

Respected by all 

Thank You, George 

We Will Remember You 

- The Friends of The Odd Bods Association.

Patron and President Meet In Hobart

Friends of the Odd Bods Association Patron, AVM Peter Scully AO, met with our President , Sqn Ldr Bruce P Waxman OAM RAAF ( Rtd), recently in Hobart at the RAAF Memorial Centre.

Peter Scully is Chairman of the museum at the centre which is dedicated to the service of Tasmanians in the RAAF. The display includes memorabilia and photographs from No. 1 ITS Somers and No. 7 EFTS Western Junction where several Odd Bods started their flying training.

Bruce said – “It is an excellent collection of RAAF history and includes a memorial chapel with the walls listing the names of all Tasmanians who served in the RAAF in WWI and WWII.”

Walter Eacott Revisits Beaufighter

Last November 10^th was a significant date for Walter Eacott as he clambered through a Beaufighter at Moorabbin Air Museum. It turned out that it was 72 years to the day since he was last shot down in such an aircraft and ended up in the Aegean Sea, after which he was interred in Stalag Luft IVb.

Walter commented that it was much easier to move through the confined spaces of a Beaufighter when he was 20 years old. More photographs and some discussion on Walters visit can be found at the PPRuNe website (click here).