by pilots in the RAAF" during the period in which he served, it was "certainly one of the most colourful personal stories to be found within the service". References Citations Bibliography 1922 births 1988 deaths Australian aviators Australian military personnel of the Vietnam War Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Military personnel from Melbourne Recipients of the Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) Recipients of the Cross of Valour (Poland) Australian recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Royal Australian Air Force officers Royal Australian Air Force personnel of World War II Australian aviation record holders People from Glen Huntly, Victoria People educated at Melbourne High School