I spent a most incredible 9 days in Japan, meeting some old and new friends through The Log Book Project. NHK’s Ching Li Tor was on hand for two of those event filled days and [Read more]
Esmond Farfan, distinguished Trinidad WWII veteran pilot and author of “Five Years in WWII” passed away, aged 99, on 10 March. He was in fact brought to my attention years earlier but his physical condition [Read more]
On 27 July 2020, former Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force, Mr. Dalip Singh Majithia turned 100. That milestone in the best of conditions is a significant achievement. Doing so in the thick of [Read more]
Awareness is an interesting concept in terms of the speed setting attached to it. We can suddenly become aware that there is no toilet paper, or wine, and then circumstances become really interesting (Cana). Other [Read more]
Anzac Day – Australia & New Zealand’s national day of remembrance, recognizing the contribution and suffering those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. In a typically amazing logbook coincidence, there [Read more]
There will be an endless stream of tributes for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the days ahead. His BBC obituary depicts a self reliant man of substance, including “22,219 solo engagements since 1952”. However [Read more]
With heavy hearts we announce the (6 March, 2021) passing of former Filipino Scout and Bataan Death March survivor, Mr. David Tejada. His close-knit family are understandably heartbroken. Death has been a constant companion along [Read more]
Exactly 77 years ago Cyril Devaux climbed aboard a Fairchild Cornell aircraft at RCAF station No. 5 EFTS High River in Alberta, Canada. His journey to this point began 7 months earlier when he departed [Read more]
Sometimes the inclination to think the best story is miles away has led us to miss the incredible information “hiding” in plain sight within easy reach. Sometimes the journey begins much closer to home, such [Read more]
Over 10,000 service men and women from the colonial Caribbean signed up to defend the UK against the might of Germany. The Caribbean at war may have been a tiny number compared to say Canada [Read more]
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