The Qantas Boeing 747 Farewell…Four Years On.
747 Farewell. Image by Seth Jaworski. The Qantas Boeing 747 Farewell…Four Years On. A lot can happen in four years. A global pandemic can arise and subside and an aviation career can enter a 400-day holding pattern when the surgeon’s scalpel beckons. Still, the passage …
UFOs – “Have you ever seen anything up there?”
Click for the Video. UFOs – “Have you ever seen anything up there?” I had an enquiry through my website this week and it was one of the most common questions that I receive – “Have you ever seen anything up there?”. This question probably …
Accepting Reality.
Accepting Reality…….and yes, that’s me. 😃 As the cold weather has well and truly arrived in my region, I have retreated into the indoor comfort of the gym. I have never been a huge fan of gyms, preferring the open road, although the warmer …
D-Day. A Royal Air Force Pilot’s Recollections.
D-Day. A Royal Air Force Pilot’s Recollections. One of the great privileges that has accompanied my foray into writing has been the opportunity to meet the most fascinating people. One such person was the subject of my first book, “Down to Earth”, was one such …
Returning to Ground Zero – The 9/11 Memorial.
Returning to Ground Zero – The 9/11 Memorial. In 2001, life was very different. Kirrily and I had only been married for four years, our children were yet to be born and I was flying Boeing 737s for Ansett Australia. To this backstory we stood …
Back Seat Driving.
Back Seat Driving. It’s been a challenging few years. Along the way, the pandemic intervened in spoiling our best laid plans for a significant holiday for our 25th wedding anniversary. Recently, my wife and I were very fortunate to be able to make up for …
A Very Different War – Thank You
A Very Different War. Rightly or wrongly, the Korean War has often been called the “Forgotten War”. This perception was paramount when I agreed to write, “A Very Different War – RAAF Operations in the Korean War”. It was also a great honour to be …
So You Want to Write a Book?
So You Want to Write a Book? This last week I have been to the local coffee shop on three occasions to meet folks that are keen on writing and publishing. These are far from isolated incidents as one of the most common phrases I …
New Book Released! “A Very Different War”
A Very Different War -RAAF Operations in the Korean War. The long road of writing, editing and publication culminates in the day that a book finally hits the shelves of the bookstores. For my new book, “A Very Different War – RAAF Operations in …
First Impressions.
First Impressions. The journey from the airport to the hotel can be tiresome. After a 17-hour flight, the desire to change out of the uniform and slide into slumber can be great. Even so, I have always been fascinated by the scenery that lines …
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