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25.01.2022 The detail is quite remarkable. Well done to Kent Karlsen, an extremely talented man!

19.01.2022 From the archive boxes - RAAF advertising for aircrew in the March 1944 edition of "Aircraft" magazine

18.01.2022 Easter Sunday 1944: 30 Squadron celebrates Easter in the Trobriand Islands On Easter Sunday in 1944, 30 Squadron ground crew were celebrating Easter by attendi...ng a simple Easter Sunday Service. A RAAF Chaplain used an oil drum as the altar draped with cloth. Meanwhile, he used his accordion to lead the group in singing a hymn and then gave them holy communion. Formed in 1942 at RAAF Richmond, 30 Squadron earned distinction in the Southwest Pacific Area until the end of World War 2 operating the Beaufighter in ground attack and maritime strike operations including the Battle of Bismarck Sea in 1943. On this Easter, as our nation confronts the challenges of a global pandemic, RAAF Association SA wishes you and your family a happy Easter and thinks of those who are serving overseas and domestically on duty confronting challenges of all sorts over this Easter. In particular, we acknowledge the 1800 ADF personnel and the many medical staff around Australia involved in supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you and your family are safe and well at this time. Photos courtesy of Australian War Memorial Digital Online Collection (Copyright expired; public domain).

17.01.2022 A lovely day as always to commemorate 77years since the great battle and also Bruce's 100th birthday!!

17.01.2022 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.

17.01.2022 A great day for a great man. Lest We Forget.

12.01.2022 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).

11.01.2022 I am very sad to report that our dear friend FRED ANDERSON MID passed away last night. He is our last Navigator and would have turned 100 in August. He will be sadly missed by all of us.

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09.01.2022 30SQN, the RAAF and the country are at a loss today with news of the passing of another of our WW2 heroes, Alex Jenkins. An extraordinary man, who touched the heart of many. Thoughts are with his family during this time.

06.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. .... . . Lest we forget. See more

02.01.2022 Great service, for a great man today. Lest We Forget. http://tobin.5stream.com/webcast/53546

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.

01.01.2022 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