Originally Posted by
runway16
Anyone have an interest in No.283 & 284 Sqn's flying Walrus Air Sea Rescue aircraft in the Med. 1943 / 1944?
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Also is anyone aware of any books or printed histories of said Squadrons.
R16.
Hi Yes - have just joined.
Am researching for a second edition biography on my late father Flying Officer Arnold Divers NZ414601 who flew on air sea rescue on 283/284 squadrons among others. I am after info on his squadron mates/navs. Flight Sgts Eric Keeble and Ernie Smith, Morabito, Paterson, Newman to name a few - maybe from the UK but can't find any info about them. Yes there are some books by Norman Franks and there is another I found but its out of print I think. Also the segment by John Harris from the book called The Sea Shall Not Have Them. A movie too that is loosely based on these squadrons. My father is also mentioned and in Graham Pitchforks book. Let me know if you can head me in the right direction as I don't seem to be finding anything else online. Many thanks