Some Other WWII Aircraft

One of our members commented recently that some of our famous WWII aircraft just don't get enough exposure so here are a few shots to help redress the balance.

Short Stirling

Handley Page Halifax MK111

Mitchell B-25

Vickers Wellington

Any others you would like us to show?

Bomber Command Commemorative Service 2018

Jack Bell, Robyn Bell, Jan Dimmick, and Gerald & Faye McPherson were among attendees at this year’s commemorative service at the Shrine.

The Aircraft shown in the top graphic is a Short Stirling 1 of No149 (East India) Squadron RAF at Mildenhall, Suffolk, England circa 1942. A posthumous Victoria Cross was awarded to Flight Sergeant R.H.Middleton, RAAF for his part on a raid by 149 Squadron Stirlings on the night of 28^th-29^th November 1942.

New Movie - Lancaster Skies

Michael Rossiter has sent us this link to a trailer for an upcoming movie that will likely interest all members.

Ryder Cheshire Newsletter

Friends of The Odd Bods Association Inc are proud supporters of The Ryder Cheshire Foundation and the great work it does in India Australia and Timor-Leste to reduce suffering for the disadvantaged. The May edition of their Red Feather Newsletter can be found by clicking on the graphic above.

Aviation Themed Condiments

Mustang Dijon Mustard, Lancaster Seeded Mustard, Hurricane Horseradish, and Spitfire Hot English Mustard are all real-life award-winning condiments made right here in Australia.

They came to our attention when President, Bruce Waxman, brought some samples for us to try at the recent AGM. They weren’t on the agenda but they did receive compliments from attendees after the meeting.

The manufacturer, The Regimental Condiment Company, is a family business located in Daylesford, Victoria, and they have a broad range of military themed chutneys and relishes, jams and jellies, and sauces. We love the line about their mustards and horseradish – “This range pays tribute to the fearless aviators and their famous aircraft.”

If you are interested in any of their products you can order online at www.regimental.com.au

Memphis Belle Placed On Public Display

The famed B-17F “Memphis Belle” has been put on public display at the WWII Gallery of the National museum of the US Air Force in Dayton Ohio.

The “Memphis Belle” and its crew became iconic symbols of the heavy bomber crews and support personnel who helped defeat Nazi Germany. The Memphis Belle was the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the United States after completing 25 combat missions over Europe during World War II. The USAAF chose the aircraft for a highly-publicized war bond tour from June-August 1943, and its crew was celebrated as national heroes. The aircraft and crew were also the subject of two widely-seen Hollywood movies (one in 1944 and another in 1990).

Thanks to Terry Maher for this story.

Activities of The Friends

At our AGM held on 20/5/2018 the following Statement of Activities was presented by Secretary Peter Randell for the year 2017.

Last Dambuster Flies In Lancaster.

Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the last British Dambuster, recently flew on board the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) Lancaster for a historic flight to mark the raid’s 75th anniversary.

Here is the link to the video - https://www.facebook.com/thelincolnite/videos/1783001945072590/

Thanks to Michael Rossiter for the link.