Comments for Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Inc http://darwindefenders.org An association for WWII veterans, their families and friends Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:02:38 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on 12 Squadron’s flag returns to Darwin by rod mountford http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/comment-page-1/#comment-332 rod mountford Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:02:38 +0000 http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/#comment-332 Just found out the Wirraway frame I am helping to restore at the Australian Aviation Museum at Bankstown Sydney is A20-454 a 12 Sqn machine which served in Darwin from early March 42 thru to mid 43. Cheers Rod Mountford Just found out the Wirraway frame I am helping to restore at the Australian Aviation Museum at Bankstown Sydney is A20-454 a 12 Sqn machine which served in Darwin from early March 42 thru to mid 43. Cheers Rod Mountford

]]> Comment on New book available – revised, updated with new contents by John McKinlay http://darwindefenders.org/new-book-available-revised-updated-with-new-contents/comment-page-1/#comment-331 John McKinlay Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:28:08 +0000 http://darwindefenders.org/?p=53#comment-331 Served 31/2 yrs at fighter sector Account written on web site ubder pesonal files If any interest please feel free to copy. Served 31/2 yrs at fighter sector Account written on web site ubder pesonal files If any interest please feel free to copy.

]]> Comment on 12 Squadron’s flag returns to Darwin by Connie Gregory http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Connie Gregory Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:48:45 +0000 http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/#comment-319 Magaret, Glad to see that you are involved in keeping the Darwin Defenders "alive". A couple of years ago I got the Melbourne branch of theDarwin Defenders to talk to our Probus Club. Great stuff! But, as you say, there needs to be a permanent home for this marvellous piece of history. Anyway, when we eventually get back to Darwin. hopefully next year, we would like to catch up. Sad news has probalby reached you that Jim Thomson passed away - we just knew he would not survive a year without his Diana. Love. Connie and Paul Magaret, Glad to see that you are involved in keeping the Darwin Defenders “alive”. A couple of years ago I got the Melbourne branch of theDarwin Defenders to talk to our Probus Club. Great stuff! But, as you say, there needs to be a permanent home for this marvellous piece of history. Anyway, when we eventually get back to Darwin. hopefully next year, we would like to catch up. Sad news has probalby reached you that Jim Thomson passed away – we just knew he would not survive a year without his Diana. Love. Connie and Paul

]]> Comment on 12 Squadron’s flag returns to Darwin by Margaret Clinch http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Margaret Clinch Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:14:02 +0000 http://darwindefenders.org/12-squadrons-flag-returns-to-darwin/#comment-267 8.6.2009 I am the Convener of a local community orgaization which has for years supported the development by the NT Government of a new World War II Museum at East Point, Darwin. This is now with the co-operation of the present RAAA museum, but will be a new building and rehabiliate the various existing sites. Being a member alos of the government's steering committee, I would like to be in touch with one of your members to talk discuss how Darwin Defenders might be involved. I have lived in Darwin since 1972, and have a strong interest in history, and a commitment to a more appropriate recognition of the role of North Australia and its defenders in the war. My address is Miss M A Clinch, PO Box 1998, Darwin, NT 0801. Margaret Clinch 8.6.2009

I am the Convener of a local community orgaization which has for years supported the development by the NT Government of a new World War II Museum at East Point, Darwin. This is now with the co-operation of the present RAAA museum, but will be a new building and rehabiliate the various existing sites.

Being a member alos of the government’s steering committee, I would like to be in touch with one of your members to talk discuss how Darwin Defenders might be involved.

I have lived in Darwin since 1972, and have a strong interest in history, and a commitment to a more appropriate recognition of the role of North Australia and its defenders in the war.

My address is Miss M A Clinch, PO Box 1998, Darwin, NT 0801.

Margaret Clinch

]]> Comment on “TO THE LAST MAN AND THE LAST ROUND…. There will be no withdrawal….” by Mark Ryan http://darwindefenders.org/to-the-last-man/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Mark Ryan Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:00:12 +0000 http://darwindefenders.org/?p=38#comment-213 Dear Sir, I have recently discovered that my father was attached to HQ NT Force from 28/5/44 to 1/11/44. He was VX59221 Sgt Kevin John Ryan from 2/2 Hvy AA Regt, however I believe he may have been temporarily posted as an instructor. Can you provide me with any more information? Thank you, Dear Sir,

I have recently discovered that my father was attached to HQ NT Force from 28/5/44 to 1/11/44. He was VX59221 Sgt Kevin John Ryan from 2/2 Hvy AA Regt, however I believe he may have been temporarily posted as an instructor.

Can you provide me with any more information?

Thank you,

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