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DECADESSSSSS!!!!! DECADES!! it has been decades ever since i updated any pic... well well not too late to start again huh. XD
as i dont have a nice capture im going to start with a drawing of mine. this is a sketch i made for an art exhibition. was sold for $100 to the state minister. =) so thought of showing it to all my flickr buddies....
ps; this was the first chance i got to draw for an exhibition as i didnt study art in secondary school.
hope you like it!! more to go....=D
VC Money, smiling people picking crops, then happily carrying weapons on the back... A cave full of it was found near HaTien. It was medium size.
President Harry Truman's presidential aircraft, a VC-118A (DC-6) nicknamed "Independence." Photo credit: unknown.
To Remember CA Jarvis VC
Carnoustie DD7 7BR. Jarvis attended school in Carnoustie and started work here.
See:
www.lancastermuseum.ca/bazalgette.html
The KING has been graciously pleased to confer the VICTORIA CROSS on the undermentioned officer in recognition of most conspicuous bravery :-
Acting Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette D.F.C. (118131), R.A.F.V.R., 635 Squadron (Deceased) :-
On 4th August, 1944, Squadron Leader Bazalgette was 'Master Bomber' of a Pathfinder Squadron detailed to mark an important target at Trossy-St. Maximin for the main bomber force.
When nearing the target his Lancaster came under heavy anti-aircraft fire. Both starboard engines were put out of action and serious fires broke out in the fuselage, and the starboard main-plane. The bomb aimer was badly wounded.
As the deputy master bomber had already been shot down, the success of the attack depended on Squadron Leader Bazalgette, and this he knew. Despite the appalling conditions in his burning aircraft, he pressed on gallantly to the target, marking and bombing it accurately. That the attack was successful was due to his magnificent effort.
After the bombs had been dropped the Lancaster dived, practically out of control. By expert airmanship and great exertion Squadron Leader Bazalgette regained control. But the port inner engine then failed and the whole of the starboard mainplane became a mass of flames.
Squadron Leader Bazalgette fought bravely to bring his aircraft and crew to safety. The mid-upper gunner was overcome by fumes. Squadron Leader Bazalgette then ordered those of his crew who were able to leave by parachute to do so. He remained at the controls and attempted the almost hopeless task of landing the crippled and blazing aircraft in a last effort to save the wounded bomb aimer and helpless gunner. With superb skill, and taking great care to avoid a small French village nearby, he brought the aircraft down safely. Unfortunately, it then exploded and this gallant officer and his two comrades perished.
His heroic sacrifice marked the climax of a long career of operations against the enemy. He always chose the more dangerous and exacting roles. His courage and devotion to duty were beyond praise.
The London Gazette No. 37228 of Friday 17th August 1945