WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2021
1 PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE UNIT
Richard arranged a small memorial gathering today, on the anniversary of the demise of the last Lockheed Lightning plane A55-1, which crashed here at Coomalie and burst into flames when the nose wheel collapsed upon landing. The pilot, Flt/Lt C. J. Rush managed to escape with burns to both arms. We gathered early in the morning, beside the image of a Lockheed some distance down the runway.
After serving us all a cuppa Richard gave a short summary of the events that unfolded back in 1944.
Collin Freeman with model of Lockheed Lightning 
Carli inspecting the model on the painted silhouette 
Model of Lockheed Lightning 
Richard pouring the tea 
Rosie and Carli having a chat 
Hang on there are biscuits over there 
Common Ric, share…. 
Where’s mine, Richard 
Richard the Dog Whisperer – Conan’s turn 
Carli’s turn 
How about seconds… 
Chinner gives up 
Rosie & Conan still hoping for seconds
ON THE ROAD 