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22.01.2022 75 years ago <3

10.01.2022 This was the first time that we'd listened in to any Japanese signal, and it was right on our doorstep. If I hadn’t picked it up, nobody would have known about it.

08.01.2022 This VP Day marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War. To commemorate this important anniversary, the NSW Government has interviewed WWII veterans a...bout their experiences, at home and abroad. Everyone is encouraged to share memories and stories of their loved ones who served. Use the hashtags #VeteranStory75years and #OneInAMillion and tag the Anzac Memorial on Facebook and Instagram. Read more interviews in our growing collection at https://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw.gov.au/75th-anniversar

08.01.2022 From the archive boxes - RAAF advertising for aircrew in the March 1944 edition of "Aircraft" magazine

02.01.2022 19 September 1943: New CO 30 SQN, WGCDR Clarrie Glasscock, DFC killed in combat in New Guinea Did you know that on this day in 1943, the new CO 30 SQN, WGCDR Cl...arrie Glasscock DFC, was killed in combat along with his navigator? Clarence Parsons Glasscock was born in Goulburn. New South Wales, in February 1912. Educated at Sydney Grammar, he enlisted in the Air Force in December 1932 before gaining a commission in April 1933. From April 1936 to April 1940, he was posted to 22 Squadron where he flew initially Hawker Demons before transitioning to Wirraway aircraft at the start of the war. Between April 1940 and April 1941, he was posted to 12 Squadron based at Darwin flying Wirraway aircraft. During 1942 he completed various staff postings before being posted to No 5 Operational Training Unit at Wagga from April to June 1943 where he converted to the Bristol Beaufighter. On 20 June 1943, WGCDR Clarrie Glasscock arrived at Port Moresby assuming command of No 30 Squadron to fly the Beaufighter in the New Guinea campaign on strike missions. Eight days later, he moved the squadron to Milne Bay where it was based for a month before again moving it to Goodenough Island. During this period, the unit was largely tasked with attacking Japanese airfields and supply vessels that were moving moved along the coast between Madang and Nassau Bay and conducting escorts for Allied shipping in the area. On 19 September 1943, Glasscock, teamed up with a young navigator, FLGOFF John James Cain, on an early morning 8 ship strafing mission around Cape Hoskins. Encountering 3 barges near the Cape Hoskins Airfield, the formation engaged the barges receiving light AAA defensive fire. Glasscock communicated to other crews that he had been hit in his port petrol tank. A short while later he reported that his port engine was shaking violently and that he and his navigator were going to attempt to bail out. Moments later his aircraft was observed to go through low cloud and shortly after smoke was observed through trees where the aircraft had evidently crashed. No parachutes were observed. They were listed as missing in action. They were two of 19 30 SQN aircrew to have lost their lives in the New Britain area during World War 2. Despite having led the squadron for only three months, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his courage and leadership in molding a successful squadron of young crews in only a short time and personally leading the squadron in combat in many successful convoy protection operations connected with the allied occupation of the Trobiand and Woodlark Islands. The remains of the two airmen were recovered in 1945 and later buried at Lae War Cemetery. Lest we forget. Images of WGCDR Clarrie Glasscock as CO 30 SQN courtesy of Australian War Memorial Digital Online Collection (public domain, copyright expired).

01.01.2022 It brings us great sadness to announce the passing of Geoffrey Roy Rose on Sunday 27th September aged 98 years 8 months. He will be missed by all of us. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. RIP digger.